@BoringJob: Just stick with the Xbox 360 so you can play Doom 548 - 789!

CreatureX

@BluFire: but when nintendo does release new ips, no one buys them

meltyman

I CALLED IT! Punch-Out Wii with Balance Board!

Robotube

As much as I love all things Punch-Out!!, Nintendo will find a way to make it not fun on the Wii. Wii Sports Boxing was terrible, and the balance board idea sounds like a hinderance waiting to happen.

KaneRobot

@Shiryu: wow, they had one on the snes? looks kinda shitty to me in a lets-make-a-mac-extreme kind of way... has no charm like the nes version

meltyman

@dry-roasted-peanuts: I'm pretty sure Nintendo has prior art on this one.

Torgen got his apology faceplate but not his fixed GH3 disc

Meh. The generation has REALLY pushed me away from 98% of Nintendo products.

I had my fill of boxing in Fight Night many years ago.

More Animal Crossing? Meh. I dropped 20 hours into Viva last year. I think that was enough.

I want to play stuff like Fallout 3 and Fable 2 and Too Human this year. My tastes are just not where Nintendo is, any longer.

ScottG13

....Punch Out!!?

*wets self*

JarenFace

@Arklop:
Sure we play to relax, but not always. I see no reason why every game produced needs to have "couch potato" setting. Can't this just be one game that you don't play to relax?

elementary

@Shiryu: Pilotwings wii released would make me cry with happiness. Especially if the gyrocoptor is as great as ever. Level editor please!

oskarkeo

I'm surprised it took them until now to put Punch Out on the Wii. The first time I played Wii Sports I thought for sure they'd have it out within the year.

PapaBear434

Meh... I think Nintendo is getting too dependent on older franchises - it seems to me that they starting to lose the talent to come up with something new.

BluFire

Given the recent trend, Konami suing Nintendo over Wii Punch Out being too similar to Mocap Boxing in 3... 2...

dry-roasted-peanuts

New Punch-Out = awesome
Forcing me to pay out on a Wii Fit to play one of my favorite games = not cool

nihility

MT's Punch-Out was great, Super Punch-Out was even better, and I'm sure they can make the Wii version great as well, BUT...

If they insist on the Balance Board/Wii Sports Boxing controls, please support a regular controller scheme (Wiimote + Nunchuk, Classic Controller, GC Controller.) Wii Boxing is the most physically demanding game I've played on the Wii and I think most of us play to relax and have fun, not to swing our arms around until they go numb.

Arklop

I like the idea of a new Punch-Out... the NES and SNES versions were great... but I really hope the boxing controls are far better than Wii Sports. The boxing was the biggest disappointment in that game.

Mezodon

great, more remakes and rehashes.

bigwoof

@Kyattsuai:
I could never get to Matt. I laid the beat down on Haley, but I never got enough points to face Matt. Just call me Glass Joe.

elementary

Next F-Zero, Steering with the WiiWheel(not included) and accel/brake with the WiiBalanceBoard(not included), features adventure stages as Captian Falcon played as FPS with the WiiZapper(not included). Somebody needs more accesories for a console??

rdcarvallo

Ever notice that the punching bag in Wii Fit moves very similarly to King Hippo, both when punching and blocking?

Anyway, if the latter is true, I can only hope Mario comes back as the referee, and that final guy/trainer in Wii Boxing (Matt?) appears in non-Mii form as one of the champions.

Kyattsuai

@FrankTheCrank: I'm hoping they'll sell a standalone balance board once more than one Nintendo-made game utilizes it. Its more money for them.

CHU BOI

Wow, I don't know why but people seem to love giving Nintendo their hard earned money for nothing. SO now I'll have to buy Wii fit for the board.

How long before I have to buy mock up stable with little plastic animals that are represented by cutesy characters on screen.

I don't get it. My Wii gathers dust because it doesn't have any new, exciting content for me. It's just OoT #5, Mario 64 #12, Super Smash Brothers #20, Mario Kart 16.

I don't like having to buy 15 different controllers either. It blows my mind that people whine about 360/PS3 games being $65 but they will pay outrageous prices for something they already own, now made with white plastic and a Nintendo badge.

BoringJob

Cheers! Hope they offer a variety of control schemes if this is legit. I'm sure they'd have to have something for us non-balance board opening types...

tkshredder

@Heliophage: As far as I know you can't even buy the balance board on its own yet - or can you?

Hopefully they at least start selling it separately (because then I can presumably get a UK balance board and not have to get it shipped from the US). I suppose I could already buy a UK Wii Fit, which then wouldn't work due to region restriction, just to get the board, but buying software that doesn't work seems like an irritating process...

quen

No love for the SNES outing?

+ Watch video

I must admit, I love this one more the the NES one, but when the NES was big in Japan and America, we all had Commodore Amiga back here in Euroland...

Shiryu

Wii Punch-Out Girl = CONFIRMED.

CHU BOI

Punch Out! sounds great and all...but man, to get the full experience I have to hunt down that crazy balance board? Yuck.

You can't even find those things.

FrankTheCrank

sounds great, got to give it to nintendo they sure know how to make some great games

taftsearlobe33

I suppose Punch-Out would have to be Wi-Fi multiplayer rather than split screen, if multiplayer at all, as it would be a stretch to expect a household to purchase several balance boards.

Or is that something people are already doing?

Heliophage

Ever since the balance board came out and saw the first videos I thought it would make for a fun boxing game. Making this a Punch out is just all the more better. (Glad its not with stupid miis, man I hate them so)

greeble

They already have - isn't it called Animal Boxing and coming to the DS?

Scorpi

I will believe it when i see it. but will it be a new punch out or just the old ones with the new controls.

MURDERFACE

Punch-Out!! would be a no-brainer for Nintendo considering the boxing games in Wii Sports and WiiFit. If the rumor is true, Nintendo should really reinstate that crazy SOB Mike Tyson into the game.

Now with more protein-packed, ear devouring action!!!

PhiCancri

My brother still plays punch-out regularly just to show everyone he can take out Mike Tyson. We'll be looking forward to this one if it's true.

phinehas

Ooooo Punch-Out. I haven't played the original in years. But, I'm wanting me some Wii Animal Crossing. I really want to throw my girl in front of it, I know she would be hooked.

MantisDragon

It's not what I was expecting (Im looking for these 3 keywords: F-Zero, Pilotwings, Starfox) but... hey , it's Punchout!!

Shiryu

Punch-Out! = WIN

jay427

Mac in Wii shorts?. Sign me up!.

PsycheE

I too am sick of these rehashes. ~ALSO~ This punch-out rehash in particular doesn't sound very interesting

Bernoulli

@CreatureX: Yeah, because 360 is the "Doom Console". You could at least have said "Halo". Is that really the best you could do?

Bioshock, Mass Effect, Uncharted, Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots, Call of Duty 4. Yeah, nothing but Doom to play on my 360 and PS3.

Nothing on Wii holds a candle to any of those. Go troll somewhere else where people might believe your foolish arguments.

BoringJob

That's really sad...just knowing that a new Punch-Out was coming out, suddenly gave me a reason to want to purchase a Wii...until I saw that it was Sans Mike Tyson. Probably the lamest move ever on Nintendo's part (Other than going 3D with Metroid). That lost me there...he's still the only fighter in MTPO that I was never able to conquer, however, my brother did (The only person I know who has). Oh well, almost had me Nintendo! Keep tryin!

Morne

mornelithe

@Shiryu:

Wooooo SUPER PUNCH OUT! I loved this game back in the day. I hated the dude who used to use kicks on you and the old man with the cane.

ichiban1081

I totally hope this turns out to be true I have waited so long for another Punch-Out game. I would buy both of these for sure and if you really want to show that you have not completely abandoned the hardcore gamer Nintendo you would be wise to make this a reality.

WPack911

I for one am glad that Nintendo has never forgotten about very old franchises that haven't seen an iteration for generations.

marmidukestank

@BoringJob: Wrong. Wrong. And Wrong. But lets break it down.

You can play Kart Wii with a wavebird. but you don't get all the abilities you would with a Wiimote combo of some sort.

Exhibit A is flat out wrong. The only thing "missing" would be the tricks. Instead of being mapped to the tilt functionality, they're assigned to the D-Pad.

Why? Because they'd prefer you buy another piece of (overpriced) hardware.

A Wii Wheel was included with the purchase of Mario Kart Wii. At no additional cost. The wheel is completely optional (I have friends who use the standard Wheel + Nunchuk and have no problem racing with it. Including full functionality.

And if you insist on using last-gen equipement on your next-gen console, you can't expect a full experience. I suppose you're also incredibly pissed that MS and Sony both expect you to buy all new controllers for your PS3 and 360, since your controllers from the PS2 and XBox aren't compatible.

it's about Nintendo requiring us to buy 5 different controllers for 5 different games to get all the features in the game.

And your entire tirade is based entirely on one sentence in a blog article that is completely rumored.

Overreaction much?

TRT-X

@BoringJob: Blah blah blah...cry cry cry.

WiiPlay was packed in with a remote, which made it essentially a new remote with a mini-game collection for like 10 bucks (back when Remotes were hard to get)

WiiFit is essentially a pack in to the balance board, which allows them to pump up the price a bit and provide early adopters a mini-game collection to give them a feel for how it works.

Much like how the Wii will likely never be sold without WiiSports, the balance board will likely never be sold without WiiFit. If only to guarantee that anybody who buys it at least has ONE game.

Also, I doubt that they'll FORCE a balance board control scheme. It'll likely be a scheme more similiar to WiiSports Boxing, but fleshed out to provide better control over movement.

Because that already allows to duck and dodge somewhat simply by tilting the controller + nunchuk. I wouldn't be surpriesd if the board is completely optional...used to provide a more immersive feel to those who wish to use it.

TRT-X

@nastysquared: @Huckleberry: It's not just about all new IPs. It's about evolving them too. Nobody would argue that Cod4 and MGS4 didn't evolve their gameplay in major ways.

Mario Galaxy having better gameplay? You obviously haven't played these titles.

And neither of you have an answer yet for Nintendo's requiring new hardware to get the fullest experience out of the game.

Exhibit a:You can play Kart Wii with a wavebird. but you don't get all the abilities you would with a Wiimote combo of some sort. Why? Because they'd prefer you buy another piece of (overpriced) hardware. And 4 of them, for your 3 friends when they come over.

Even if they pack it in, they are gonna charge more.

The most innovative thing about Galaxy was that it was a prettier version of Mario 64.

This thread isn't just about Punch out rehash, it's about Nintendo requiring us to buy 5 different controllers for 5 different games to get all the features in the game. otherwise it's a gimped experience.

No different from EA trying to charge for guns in Battlefield BC.

BoringJob

@oskarkeo: We must have hope!

@ichiban1081: I was afraid I was the only one. Needs VC re-release.

@meltyman: Shitty it aint, plays like a dream, it's only downside was SP only. Really good game!

@nihility: Im sure they will have alternate methods to playing the game without Balance Board.

...but wheres my F-Zero Wii T_T?

Shiryu

Hope that's true.. the Wii screams for a new Punch out game!

CockroachMan

@BoringJob: I don't think that CreatureX is really the one trolling here. This thread is about a game that could be getting its first new installment in like 14 years.

You're complaining about Nintendo not delivering new content and yet you're citing MGS4 and Call of Duty 4? It's interesting what you consider "new."

Also, Mario Galaxy not only holds a candle to but outshines at least half of the titles you listed in terms of gameplay.

So I suggest you take your own advice and "troll somewhere else."

Huckleberry

@BoringJob: You're basing your argument on an assumption that Nintendo is going to make you buy Wii Fit for a balance board.

How do you know they won't release punch-out with the balance board as a pack in?

Or once Nintendo released another game that could benefit from the balance board they don't start selling it as a piece of standalone hardware?

nastysquared

@BoringJob: I've played those games, and enjoyed them. But I have no problem saying that a game like MGS4 evolved the Metal Gear gameplay only as much as Mario Galaxy evolved the Mario gameplay.

Saying that the most innovative thing about Galaxy is that it's a "prettier" Mario 64 combined with your factually incorrect statements about "requiring" new hardware (in the Mario Kart Wii example, for instance) proves that you don't know what you're talking about. Again, take your own advice and troll elsewhere where people won't call you on your (apparently massive) ignorance.

Huckleberry

@elementary: Sure it can, but that doesn't have to be the only option. Why restrict it to just one control scheme when most of the big N's release support multiple control schemes (SSBB, MKW, etc)

Arklop

@BoringJob: Nintendo won't allow it to utilize tricks, which means that they are gimping it for no reason.

You can do tricks with the Wavebird. Further evidence you're just a parrot squaking whatever complaint you heard last.

TRT-X

BoringJob followed by a href="#c6632315">BoringJob. So you ask me if I've ever played Mario Kart Wii (which I have) then admit you've never actually played it.

Good job.

Your argument has no footing. Nintendo didn't have to offer last-gen control schemes at all for ANY Wii game. The fact they even tried to make last-gen hardware work with current-gen software speaks volumes to their attempts to make things work best they can.

But like I said, feel free to call up Sony and MS for not letting you use their last-gen controllers with this gen's software. You'll probably get laughed off the phone.

TRT-X

FYI Vancouver based Next Level Games is working on punch-out.

SHiZZAM

@Shiryu: Super Punch Out!! is great..

But no where near as good as the original.

SPO is WAY too easy. Seriously, I've been beating that game without losing a match since I was 10. However, it's still a fun-ass arcadey boxing game that I'll still throw on from time to time. But NES Punch-Out is just timeless.

thezman

A proper Punch Out! sequel would be awesome (so long as it tdoesn't resemble the accursed SNES version *grumble*).

I still have my fingers crossed for a Kid Icarus game. Brawl was such a tease.

Rebochan

Oh a new Punch Out would be so great, I was just asking myself the other day how come Nintendo hasn't made another game on this series. But new controls? ugh, I'm not so sure about that

Masterpain22

i don't play Wii Kart. Well, maybe I do. It depends on whether you count playing Kart 64 as playing Kart Wii.

I don't. Kart 64 is a much better game.

BoringJob

As for the Kart Wii, you CAN do them. but they are mapped to the dpad which makes you take your fingers off the stick. There are about a hundred better ways to do it and why not just let people map it how they want?

Oh yeah, because then people will realize they don't really need Wiimotes. And then they might do a little digging and realize that the original plan was the motion controls in the Wii were going to be AN ADD ON FOR THE GCN!

BoringJob

@BoringJob: I suggest next time you play Mario Kart Wii (or the first time you play it) you try hitting DOWN on the D-Pad on the Wavebird when going off of jumps or using the motorcycle.

I have a feeling you'll be suprised at what happens.

nastysquared

I find that the response "cry cry cry" and "whine whine whine" are responses that people use when they have no rational argument to back up.

BoringJob

Holy christ, are you really this dense? The controllers are overpriced. They are the overpriced hardware.

Also, my PS3 CAN use my old PS2 controllers.

BoringJob

"Punch-Out Wii supposedly will use the Wii Balance Board for ducking and weaving, while maintaining punching controls similar to Wii Sports Boxing and Rhythm Boxing from Wii Fit."

At first glance, I accidentally read that as...

"Punch-Out Wii will be the coolest shit since Punch-Out NES and boxing games are really super awesome."

Dyslexia must be kickin' in.

NeoStarr

@TRT-X: Trouble reading? They don't require it to play the games to some extent. But they require it to be able to play the game to the fullest extent.

Have you played Kart Wii? Did you realize that even though the Wavebird is the better controller, Nintendo won't allow it to utilize tricks, which means that they are gimping it for no reason.

So sure, it's not "required". But how will you be able to have fun when you can't lean and your buddy can because he could afford to buy the board?

What about the next device they come up with? Sure it's not required. But in the next zelda, you won;t be able to use your shield without it?

What about when they have different controllers for each and every sports game.

Now cue the 'they wouldn't do that'. But they already have.

I don't even know why I try. It's like talking to crazed apple fans about how ipod/itunes/iphone is actually hampering innovation and that they don't really own any music when they download there.

BoringJob

@BoringJob: What new piece of overpriced hardware was Nintendo pushing with Mario Kart? You need only the Wiimote to play the game, which already comes to the console! Sure, Nintendo packed a plastic wheel with the game, but you don't need it to play the game.. and neither your other 3 friends!

Anyway, you obviously haven't played Mario Galaxy.. either that, or I never got to the Mario 64 levels with spheric worlds, different gravity levels and automatic camera..

CockroachMan

@perrinbar:

You're trying to play it like a boxer. You need to play it like a gamer.

One match should not be enough to master the controls in any game.

liquidnumb

If you actually know how to play boxing in Wii Sports, you would know that you're not supposed to quickly flail your arms around wildly and mindlessly in the air. Sure that does work and can be a rather effective method to winning, but since the motion controls are not 100% accurate, it will usually result in the game determining most of the motion gestures as unresponsive and you'll just end up being tired in less than three minutes.

I've had much more success by simply taking my time to play the game as a slower pace to attack, dodge and block which allows the game a better chance to correctly interpret my motion gestures and I can last longer than the person who does the wild waggle method.

I don't own Wii Fit, but a new Punch Out game sounds like fun so I hope Nintendo allows Wii Fit as an optional control scheme. I played my sister's boyfriend's Super Punch Out about three months ago and I got my ass kicked pretty quickly since I suck at it.

I've never played an Animal Crossing game since the genre isn't really my cup of tea but I won't be quick to pass on it just yet.

Killer7

@perrinbar:I played something akin to 300 matches. While not the tighest, only people who really blew ass sucked at it.

Foxstar Sixtail

@BoringJob:You don't know what your talking about. Your debating points are flawed. You do not belong here. Get out and if your going to return, return with better debating points. Moving on..

@ScottG13:Good. Now stay out of future Wii threads. State your point once, that's all that's needed.

@KaneRobot:No, -you- will find a way to bitch about it, much like you bitch and bitch and bitch about all things Nintendo and have in the last year on here. I was wondering when one of Kotaku's circle of six would pop up and 'lo here you are!

@ItsSuperEffective:Nintendo makes games that would be a good support for the Balance Board, you bitch. Nintendo doesn't support the Balance board and you bitch. If I was Reggie, my life's goal would be to invent Internet Sodimizing Robots which would deploy when people flap their jaws on the internet over petty tripe.

@rdcarvallo:Both the Wheel and Zapper are plastic shells. Shut up. Moving on..

@Bernoulli:Of course you are. But when new IP comes out, you don't buy it. Moving on..

Foxstar Sixtail

Uh, does Nintendo remember how absolutely terrible the Wii boxing controls are? I played one match and gave up immediately. They are not even remotely responsive. Not even!!!

perrinbar

I only want it if I can play without the balance board.
Nothing will make me buy that shit.

ItsSuperEffective

While I don't care too much about Animal Crossing, I am quite excited about Punch Out. I loved the SNES version.

cantbeatmegaman

So they've just been sitting on ACWii. I can understand Nintendo wants to spread out its franchises but the idea that it's been finished makes me think that they haven't really changed anything from previous iterations. For the record, I played the GC version for hours and loved it, never played Wild World, but I'd still like to give this one a shot. I hope they do something new with it.

A new Punch-Out! would be cool. I loved the SNES version but I don't know how I feel about using the balance board for it.

Silent Predator

@Silent Predator:What more could they do with it? Also, we are heading into the third year of the Wii, I would think a two-three year development time would be enough for most games.

Foxstar Sixtail

Punch-Out!!! \o/

I still haven't beaten Punch-Out, never managed to beat Mike Tyson. And i've been trying for decades.

Also, while Super Punch-Out was awesome as well, that wuss and his 90's boyband haircut can't hold a candle to Little Mac and his hot pink tracksuit.

Fury-genesis

@Shiryu: Yes we must. A year and a half of wii later, still no show. :(

I'd even accept a PilotWings 64 port for virtual console.

oskarkeo

@BoringJob: I would say something, but there's not much else to say that other somewhat more intelligent posters have said. Cheers.

@Silent Predator: I doubt the game's been anywhere near 100% finished, and even if it were, it'd take awhile to translate all the text, usually it takes a couple months from the Japanese release for the translation. It's not like they're releasing a ton of games soon and have any reason to hold onto it.

As far as Punch Out... so long as they tweak some of the controls a bit so it can be a bit more fast-paced, and I'll be fine with it. My only problem with the Sports Boxing was how the nunchuk seemed to act a little less sensitive and reacted slower to movements... so if I can hook up a second remote as the left fist... then awesome.

Ampillion = That Man.

@ScottG13:

Cool don't let the door hit you in the ass on the way out! Laters!

FunKrusher

aw man, this is like the first time i ever get to say "i called it" if it works out. if there's the inevitable mario/wii paint there too, that's 3 for 3.

TheIrishNinja

Oh how I miss those days when i'd reset the nes over and over again just so I could break Glass Joe one more time.

KenogaBrave

@Foxstar Sixtail: I don't know and that's part of the problem. If they aren't going in an MMO kind of direction, then I'm not sure what else they could do. Obviously I'd like to see more holidays. I'd like to be able to boot out those residents that I don't like. I remember that in the GC version it was always the last person that came to town that would leave. I'd like the option to choose who stays and who goes, kind of like AC: Gated Community.

I'd also like to be able to build up better relationships with the residents, beyond just doing odd chores and giving gifts. I think someone mentioned in another AC post that they'd like to be able to fish with some of the animals and I think that would be kind of neat. Beyond that though, I don't really know.

@Ampillion = That Man.: You're probably right. I guess what bothers me is that the article says the game has been finished for awhile. It's not so much waiting for the release that bothers me as much as they've got the game there and they aren't doing anything more with it.

Silent Predator

Punch-Out Wii = DO WANT.

But ONLY if it keeps the difficulty and does not mainstream pussy out on us.

Vanguarde

I didn't say I NEVER played it. I said I don't play it. Understand the difference?

So basically, the best answer you guys came up with is "You haven't played it", "Galaxy is great because it's the same Mario game we've playing for 10 years" and You guys think that I should move on because I dared to call out Nintendo?

Wow, you guys totally showed me. Have fun playing the exact same games forever. I guess the Wii is your ideal console then and Nintendo doesn't ever have to freshen up it's properties. lol

BoringJob

@BoringJob:

But your comparing one company vs. the sum of several companies. That's quite unfair. It's like those people who would argue that the Wii market share isn't big because it's not as big as 360 AND PS3. And when it matches that it's "AND PC." And we all know how lackluster third-party support is on the Wii.

questworld

why even both trying to argue with boringjob?? Clear blatent viral shit...

I can't believe he's not banned, blatent trolling.

X10A

Give me a good Punch Out! game and I'm sold on the Wii

JustOneFix

Both would be great.

Benjo