Don King Presents: Prizefighter
There’s no exclusive agreement with boxers is there? Ok, so we should see some of today’s top boxers in the latest announcement from 2K Sports, Don King Presents: Prizefighter. I know what you’re thinking. What the hell is Don King doing headlining a video game? We’ll have to wait and see.
“The combination of real-life fight scenarios, story-driven gameplay and photo-realistic graphics will set this title apart from the competition,” said Christoph Hartmann, President of 2K. “Our goal has always been to deliver the most engaging and realistic titles, and Don King Presents: Prizefighter will exceed these expectations. Based on the game’s innovative features and high-profile fighters, this title will be a ‘must have’ for any sports gamer.”
“In all my years working in professional boxing, I have never seen anything come as close to recreating the thrill, the intensity, the courage and the spectacle of the sport,” said legendary boxing promoter Don King. “Don King Presents: Prizefighter is more than a game — it is a glimpse at what life is like in and out of the ring for these incredible athletes.”
Developed by Venom Games, the 2K studio that brought Rocky and Rocky Legends to the Xbox and PlayStation 2, Don King Presents: Prizefighter will bring the realism of live action match-ups and the true tactics of the sweet science together for the first time. More than just a night at the fights – players will be responsible for building a career by overcoming adversity, avoiding temptation, and balancing their commitments to train and promote, all while focusing on the goal of ultimately winning and defending the title belt. The story will be told by a revolutionary sports documentary-style narrative never before seen in a video game.
It’s scheduled to ship in Spring 2008 so it’s right around the corner. I’m a big Fight Night fan so I’m looking forward to what 2K Sports and Venom Games can do in the next-generation arena with a boxing title. I liked the first Rocky game but hopefully they step it up a notch for the Xbox 360. (also shipping for the Nintendo Wii)
December 10th, 2007 at 6:40 pm
seems interesting but we’ll see, as I liked fight night myself…Mike Tyson’s punch out is still the best boxing game ever though IMO….lol..
December 10th, 2007 at 6:44 pm
oh gawd …Don King :$ lol
December 10th, 2007 at 6:55 pm
lol Don’s gotta get his paper too.
December 10th, 2007 at 7:01 pm
It is what I would call, awkward…
December 10th, 2007 at 7:16 pm
I guess so Don = odd but whatever- ya know I am down with the games so bring it!
December 10th, 2007 at 7:31 pm
True, more games usually = good..
December 10th, 2007 at 9:15 pm
Fight Night = good.
Don King = bad.
If I buy this game, someone please put me in the timeout corner for one week.
Nu
December 10th, 2007 at 9:57 pm
lol @ NuAngel…okie dokie. i have no doubt it’ll look impressive..hopefully it will play as such.
December 10th, 2007 at 10:02 pm
Will wait & see LOl
December 10th, 2007 at 10:03 pm
Don King Prizefighter? Hmmmm….pass for me.
December 11th, 2007 at 7:48 am
anything with Don King and boxing is usually bad news. I remain skeptical just the same for this game.
December 11th, 2007 at 1:29 pm
IF 2K Sports can do with Boxing what they’ve done with NBA 2K8 and NFL 2K5 it should be a good game regardless if Don King is involved.
Plus, it will be good to see what 2K Sports can do with a Boxing title since EA has been the only franchise out there with a boxing game.
December 11th, 2007 at 1:34 pm
i’m not bothered by old Don on it. as long as it looks and plays like what’s to be expected this generation, then it should be tight.
December 11th, 2007 at 3:11 pm
I just wanted to be the first person on here to say “Only in America”
February 3rd, 2008 at 8:26 pm
I cant wait till this comes out……better be half desent!!!
March 26th, 2008 at 6:48 pm
[...] at the box art for upcoming games so go a round with the official cover for 2K Sports’ Don King Presents: Prizefighter. The screenshots I’ve seen so far are promising so I hope we’ll have a good boxing [...]
May 7th, 2008 at 3:21 pm
[...] to be outdone by the likes of 2K Sports and their Don King Presents: Prizefighter, Electronic Arts jabbed out an announcement today that Fight Night Round 4 is indeed on its way. [...]