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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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Nintendragon's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/03/2008 07:59
Nintendragon
Awesome! I love Punch Out. :)
drizzt's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/03/2008 09:19
drizzt
I can't even begin to tell you how pumped I am about this!
WutDaHeckMan's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/03/2008 10:31
WutDaHeckMan
See nintendo. how hard was that? all it takes is reviving an old franchise. you don't even need new ips, peripherals, ports or party games. just take an old franchise that hasnt had any life in it and bam you're pleasing the masses.

Sin and Pun 2. Punch Out. We all know more is coming. They arent stupid. Starfox, donkey kong, etc will all be coming. and I have no fear that another franchise or 2 will be revived.
NihonTiger90's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/03/2008 11:57
NihonTiger90
I just shit myself watching that video. This is what I've been waiting for.

Well, this and F-Zero.
Mxyzptlk's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/03/2008 16:27
Mxyzptlk
Hell yes.
Batthink's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/04/2008 04:33
Batthink
If this is as good as the Super Nintendo version, consider me sold. :OD
Cube's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/11/2008 11:09
Cube
Punch out and the xbox live arcade download games was like the best things I saw from TGS.

everything else sucked.
Cube's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/11/2008 11:11
Cube
and the music from the trailer better be in the game and it better use 2 wii motion plus.
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