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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
Colette Bennett at 10/02/2008 16:26
Chad, how could you post a game with the word "punch" in the title and not mention punching an old lady???
eternalplayer2345's Avatar
eternalplayer2345 at 10/02/2008 16:28
Punch an old lady for Punch-out contest please. Balance Board combo sounds AMAZING if they get it right.
Samit Sarkar's Avatar
Samit Sarkar at 10/02/2008 16:29
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
craineum at 10/02/2008 16:29
I just died... thanks Nintendo... you released too much Awesome in one day.
Chad Concelmo's Avatar
Chad Concelmo at 10/02/2008 16:30
@Colette,
You are right. I am ashamed. What was I thinking?!
SWE3tMadness's Avatar
SWE3tMadness at 10/02/2008 16:35
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
ZekeThePlumber at 10/02/2008 16:37
How did Nintendo know baguettes fly out of no where when I punch people?
ryu89's Avatar
ryu89 at 10/02/2008 16:41
If bald bull isn't in this i will be sorely dissapointed. That is all.
Holyetheline's Avatar
Holyetheline at 10/02/2008 16:42
This is cool.
mgmgarcia01's Avatar
mgmgarcia01 at 10/02/2008 16:44
A million thumbs up
jackal27's Avatar
jackal27 at 10/02/2008 16:45
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
Ninja In Distress at 10/02/2008 16:59
WTF why is Little Mac mexican >_>
Dan CiTi's Avatar
Dan CiTi at 10/02/2008 17:02
This is good, isn't it?
Primo's Avatar
Primo at 10/02/2008 17:03
@Ninja_In_distress

Because they based Little Mac on me!
Slick Icarus's Avatar
Slick Icarus at 10/02/2008 17:11
Fuck. Yes.
ttaylor's Avatar
ttaylor at 10/02/2008 17:21
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
Corak at 10/02/2008 17:22
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
Jaren Face at 10/02/2008 17:30
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
Sam Spectre at 10/02/2008 17:33
I forgive you Nintendo <3

I can't wait for this one.
Furyfire's Avatar
Furyfire at 10/02/2008 17:36
....Well I hoped that Nintendo would make up for E3... they surely did it.
Technophile's Avatar
Technophile at 10/02/2008 17:39
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
anchorman84 at 10/02/2008 17:43
King hippo is huge
BigBaby9199's Avatar
BigBaby9199 at 10/02/2008 18:03
fuck yes, but y does little mac look mexican
manasteel88's Avatar
manasteel88 at 10/02/2008 18:14
all the character models look off...they need some tweaking.
Furyfire's Avatar
Furyfire at 10/02/2008 18:16
By the way... Super Macho Man... wow. Him and Sandman are gonna be MASSIVE.
Generic Dude's Avatar
Generic Dude at 10/02/2008 18:16
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
anchorman84 at 10/02/2008 18:19
lol at the baguettes and croissants
braulio09's Avatar
braulio09 at 10/02/2008 18:21
OMG the art style is incredible

I'm not sure about it yet but I admit I'm FREAKIN' EXCITED
Dr Milkdad's Avatar
Dr Milkdad at 10/02/2008 18:31
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
Salty Soil at 10/02/2008 18:32
Screw those new-fangled fighters and their exploding armor. When I assault someone, I want them to explode baked goods.
Dr Milkdad's Avatar
Dr Milkdad at 10/02/2008 18:32
Sorry not training music, fighting music.

My bad.
shadow1w2's Avatar
shadow1w2 at 10/02/2008 18:39
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
Jumbo at 10/02/2008 18:42
Mike Tyson better be in it. He could use the money.
Amethystine's Avatar
Amethystine at 10/02/2008 19:12
There had better be nigga bike stealin'.
Rusty Ghia's Avatar
Rusty Ghia at 10/02/2008 19:17
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
parrothead at 10/02/2008 19:23
THAT LOOKS FREAKING AWESOME!!
Dullyanna's Avatar
Dullyanna at 10/02/2008 19:35
I wonder Soda Popinski will go back to Vodka Drunkinski? Although, either name is good, IMHO.
Fury-Genesis's Avatar
Fury-Genesis at 10/02/2008 19:43
O_O

*SPLOOGE*

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

*SPLOOGE*

...

I'm going to go have a shower now.
Dullyanna's Avatar
Dullyanna at 10/02/2008 19:47
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
Cowboy TTop at 10/02/2008 19:48
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
Artemus at 10/02/2008 20:26
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
Krahsh at 10/02/2008 20:33
SPOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOGE!
Debeo Laurus's Avatar
Debeo Laurus at 10/02/2008 20:44
This makes my year, I've been waiting for this sequel for quite sometime.
The-Excel's Avatar
The-Excel at 10/02/2008 20:55
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
Bacchus at 10/02/2008 22:01
YES YES YES!

I can be excited about nintendo again!
mispelt's Avatar
mispelt at 10/02/2008 22:12
I can't put into words how excited this makes me.
Rational_Jesus's Avatar
Rational_Jesus at 10/02/2008 22:20
Where was this at E3? Why hide it til now?
el_chack's Avatar
el_chack at 10/02/2008 22:57
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
Monco Vega at 10/03/2008 03:20
Hmm I don't like the art style, reminds me of one of the recent Leisure Suit Larry games...
Daxelman's Avatar
Daxelman at 10/03/2008 07:47
NIGGA STOLE MY BIKE!
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