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Remember the recent rumor that Nintendo was going to announce a retro revival "everyone was waiting for" at its press conference this morning? Well, there are arguably several games that could describe this (nice job, Nintendo!), but I am assuming the mega company was referring to its reveal that Punch-Out!! is coming to the Wii.

Was "everyone" waiting for this? I’m not sure, but I do know I am currently one happy mo-fo that is jumping up and down with glee in front of his computer. Punch-Out!! is one of my favorite Nintendo franchises of all time and its inclusion on the Wii is awesome and, honestly, pretty inevitable.

As you can see by the above video and gallery screens, not much has changed: Little Mac is back and he will be fighting a variety of fighters in an incredibly refreshing, nostalgic art style. While I would sell my first born to find out the list of all the fighters, it seems weakling Glass Joe, Von Kaiser, and extra massive King Hippo are the only ones confirmed (could this be a remake of the original?).

Enough chit-chat. What do you all think? Was this the retro revival you were hoping for? Do you like the updated look? How do you think the game will control (Wiimote/Balance Board combo?)? Which classic Punch-Out!! fighter would you love to see make a grand return?


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Colette Bennett's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/02/2008 16:26
Colette Bennett
Chad, how could you post a game with the word "punch" in the title and not mention punching an old lady???
eternalplayer2345's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/02/2008 16:28
eternalplayer2345
Punch an old lady for Punch-out contest please. Balance Board combo sounds AMAZING if they get it right.
Samit Sarkar's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/02/2008 16:29
Samit Sarkar
IT'S ABOUT GODDAMN TIME, NINTENDO!

I mean, croissants flying out of Glass Joe's head? AWESOME! And the game's art style is GORGEOUS.
craineum's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/02/2008 16:29
craineum
I just died... thanks Nintendo... you released too much Awesome in one day.
Chad Concelmo's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/02/2008 16:30
Chad Concelmo
@Colette,
You are right. I am ashamed. What was I thinking?!
SWE3tMadness's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/02/2008 16:35
SWE3tMadness
After seeing an updated model for Little Mac included in SSBB, I had a feeling that this was in the works. Looks great though. Hope it's not a poorly-responsive wagglefest like Wii Sports Boxing though. >.>
ZekeThePlumber's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/02/2008 16:37
ZekeThePlumber
How did Nintendo know baguettes fly out of no where when I punch people?
ryu89's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/02/2008 16:41
ryu89
If bald bull isn't in this i will be sorely dissapointed. That is all.
Holyetheline's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/02/2008 16:42
Holyetheline
This is cool.
mgmgarcia01's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/02/2008 16:44
mgmgarcia01
A million thumbs up
jackal27's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/02/2008 16:45
jackal27
I think it looks good, but it seems like it's pretty early in development. I could be wrong, but that's just what it looks like as far as the animation and stuff goes. I'm really excited for it though.
Ninja In Distress's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/02/2008 16:59
Ninja In Distress
WTF why is Little Mac mexican >_>
Dan CiTi's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/02/2008 17:02
Dan CiTi
This is good, isn't it?
Primo's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/02/2008 17:03
Primo
@Ninja_In_distress

Because they based Little Mac on me!
Slick Icarus's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/02/2008 17:11
Slick Icarus
Fuck. Yes.
ttaylor's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/02/2008 17:21
ttaylor
This will be the first game I have bought for the Wii since I bought my Wii in May. It's just been sitting there collecting dust since then..
Corak's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/02/2008 17:22
Corak
Sweet! Its been to damn long. I hope the controls are good and they have the option of using the classic controller as well.
Jaren Face's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/02/2008 17:30
Jaren Face
Normally when I wake up, I drive my siblings to school, return home and sleep for another two hours before class.

While waiting for them to get ready, I made my internet rounds and saw the announcement of this. No words could describe the smile that came across my face, and needless to say that it kept me awake for that two hours.

What can I say other than I love it. It looks amazing and it seems to be staying faithful to its roots.

But if I had to be honest, while I love the classic route they seem to be taking, I was sort of hoping they'd go in a different direction. Maybe I'm just looking for more than pattern memorization this time around.

Anyway, it's too early to be bitching about this kind of stuff. Here's hoping that they have one ass kicking boss however.
Sam Spectre's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/02/2008 17:33
Sam Spectre
I forgive you Nintendo <3

I can't wait for this one.
Furyfire's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/02/2008 17:36
Furyfire
....Well I hoped that Nintendo would make up for E3... they surely did it.
Technophile's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/02/2008 17:39
Technophile
I'm seriously a slobbering fanboy right now over this. It looks great, it sounds great, I'm gonna watch that trailer again.
anchorman84's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/02/2008 17:43
anchorman84
King hippo is huge
BigBaby9199's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/02/2008 18:03
BigBaby9199
fuck yes, but y does little mac look mexican
manasteel88's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/02/2008 18:14
manasteel88
all the character models look off...they need some tweaking.
Furyfire's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/02/2008 18:16
Furyfire
By the way... Super Macho Man... wow. Him and Sandman are gonna be MASSIVE.
Generic Dude's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/02/2008 18:16
Generic Dude
THANK THE SWEET LORD.

Here's what I want: NO WIIMOTE controls. Or at least an option to turn them off.

ALSO: Soda Popinski needs to make his return as Vodka Drunkenski.
anchorman84's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/02/2008 18:19
anchorman84
lol at the baguettes and croissants
braulio09's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/02/2008 18:21
braulio09
OMG the art style is incredible

I'm not sure about it yet but I admit I'm FREAKIN' EXCITED
Dr Milkdad's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/02/2008 18:31
Dr Milkdad
I've been waiting for this since Super Punch Out! Which I assume will finally get a VC release soon.

Also the remix of the training music is AWESOME!!!
Salty Soil's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/02/2008 18:32
Salty Soil
Screw those new-fangled fighters and their exploding armor. When I assault someone, I want them to explode baked goods.
Dr Milkdad's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/02/2008 18:32
Dr Milkdad
Sorry not training music, fighting music.

My bad.
shadow1w2's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/02/2008 18:39
shadow1w2
About dang time.
Looks like it plays alot like punch out.
Wich is obvoiusly good.
Better have online play.
Maybe a boxer maker.
Though they'll probly just throw in miis :/

Still, thats the solid boxing game I was hoping for.
Can't Wait
Jumbo's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/02/2008 18:42
Jumbo
Mike Tyson better be in it. He could use the money.
Amethystine's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/02/2008 19:12
Amethystine
There had better be nigga bike stealin'.
Rusty Ghia's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/02/2008 19:17
Rusty Ghia
One of my favorite NES games making a come back? Awesome.

I just hope that there is the option to use buttons instead of waggle.
parrothead's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/02/2008 19:23
parrothead
THAT LOOKS FREAKING AWESOME!!
Dullyanna's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/02/2008 19:35
Dullyanna
I wonder Soda Popinski will go back to Vodka Drunkinski? Although, either name is good, IMHO.
Fury-Genesis's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/02/2008 19:43
Fury-Genesis
O_O

*SPLOOGE*

Oh..oh man. What jus... oh wha..

*SPLOOGE*

...

I'm going to go have a shower now.
Dullyanna's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/02/2008 19:47
Dullyanna
Oh, and I want them all back (Except for Iron Mike). Especially the guy with the jiggling man breasts whose name I can't remember... And Vodka Drunkinski, of course.
Cowboy TTop's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/02/2008 19:48
Cowboy TTop
About time and long overdue. Kudos Nintendo.

Even more kudos for Sin and Punishment 2. Thanks for listening.

Now if we can just get Sega, to do more Burning Rangers and Panzer Dragoon.
Artemus's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/02/2008 20:26
Artemus
Oh. My. Gawd!
That is too sweet!
The music gave me nostalgic chills!
Seeing Glass Joe, Von Kaiser and tha extra massive King Hippo blew my freakin' mind!
Thanks, Chad!
And thank you, Nintendo!
Now I gotta go play Punch-Out!! and Super Punch-Out!!
:)
Hope Soda Popinski and Super Macho Man make the cut!
Wonder how this version will control?!
Can't wait!
Krahsh's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/02/2008 20:33
Krahsh
SPOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOGE!
Debeo Laurus's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/02/2008 20:44
Debeo Laurus
This makes my year, I've been waiting for this sequel for quite sometime.
The-Excel's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/02/2008 20:55
The-Excel
I'm not liking the visuals here. It looks like a sloppy cross between the original Punch-Out and Super Punch-Out.
Bacchus's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/02/2008 22:01
Bacchus
YES YES YES!

I can be excited about nintendo again!
mispelt's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/02/2008 22:12
mispelt
I can't put into words how excited this makes me.
Rational_Jesus's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/02/2008 22:20
Rational_Jesus
Where was this at E3? Why hide it til now?
el_chack's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/02/2008 22:57
el_chack
Most of these games were on paper at E3, and they wanted to give us a little taste of what we're gonna buy the rest of 2008 and 2009. I still love you NINTENDO, please don't scare me like last E3 again.
Monco Vega's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/03/2008 03:20
Monco Vega
Hmm I don't like the art style, reminds me of one of the recent Leisure Suit Larry games...
Daxelman's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/03/2008 07:47
Daxelman
NIGGA STOLE MY BIKE!
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