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Aug 27 2009, 02:32 PM
In case you haven't been following the blog, today the team released a few updates for FIGHT NIGHT Round 4 fans. The game has been getting a lot play with gamers all around the world and even after receiving numerous accolades, it just keeps getting better.
First is the Title Update that includes a number of gameplay fixes, most notably, with body-spamming. The devs have tweaked not only the default stamina slider, they have also adjusted the logic so punches become much less effective the more they are thrown in sequence. What does that mean? From what I've already read on the forums, you spammers out there are going to have to learn to box. It's a welcome improvement to the game and one that our community has been asking for.
Furthermore, the Title Update also includes the code to allow for Button Punching controls. There are two new configurations that will please fans of the series that have been missing and requesting that this be implemented back into the game. However, for XBOX 360 fans, please note that along with receiving the Title Update, you must also download the free Boxer Pack II download from the Fight Night Store or through XBOX Marketplace in order for the Button Punching controls be fully functional in game.
For more information on the Button Punching controls, check out the podcast: FIGHT NIGHT Round 4 Button Punching Controls
Boxer Pack II which includes free gear in the form of new shorts, boots, and gloves also includes five new locked fighters: Oscar De La Hoya, Vitali Klitschko, Wladimir Klitschko, and alternate versions of George Forman and James Toney. All five can be purchased for 400 MS Points for XBOX 360 gamers and for $4.99 for PlayStation 3 gamers.
For more information on these updates, check out these blog entries: Boxer Pack II and Title Update and Sport new gear for your Create-a-Boxer
If you haven't yet gotten into ring with FIGHT NIGHT Round 4, now's your best chance with the new demo that has been released today. The demo not only contains my man, Manny Pacquiao, and Ricky Hatton, it now also includes cover athletes Mike Tyson and Muhammad Ali. To allow gamers to go deeper into the game, we have stretched bouts to 10 rounds and the demo also includes all the latest updates including the Button Punching controls.
The new demo is now live exclusively for XBOX 360 Gold members and will be available for XBOX 360 Silver and PlayStation 3 gamers September 3rd. Please note that if you already have the original demo, you will have to delete it and download the new one as you will not be able to have both.
So that's it in a nutshell. A lot of great new stuff for fight fans and the team is still looking at more in the future. So the question now is...Who wants to go a few rounds with me throwing Foreman bombs?
Let's go!
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Jul 07 2009, 11:11 AM
UPDATE - November 2, 2009 - December Title Update & Editable Boxers
UPDATE - November 2, 2009 - Holyfield, Liston, Hopkins and Two New Game Modes Headline Pack
UPDATE - October 13, 2009 - Olympic Sugar Ray Leonard Now Available
UPDATE - August 27, 2009 - New Updates and New Demo Now Available
UPDATE - August 25, 2009 - Boxer Pack II and Title Update
UPDATE - August 21, 2009 - Sport New Gear for your Create-a-Boxer
UPDATE - August 12, 2009 - De La Hoya Headlines Downloadble Boxer Pack
UPDATE - July 27, 2009 - Title Update/Patch and DLC
UPDATE - July 27, 2009 - Game Update and DLC FAQ
EA SPORTS™ announced today its initial Downloadable Content (DLC) plan for FIGHT NIGHT Round 4. Recently named the Game Critic Awards “Best Sports Game of E3 2009”, FIGHT NIGHT Round 4 has been winning over reviewers since its release on June 23rd.
The first DLC pack, which will be available for free to both Xbox 360® and Playstation®3 users by early August, will include a new training gym, new gameplay sliders, as well as a host of new equipment that can be used for outfitting boxers. Xbox 360 users will also receive an exclusive alternate version of Sugar Ray Leonard in their first DLC pack, courtesy of Pizza Hut.
EA SPORTS™ will also be releasing a free downloadable game update by early September that will allow gamers to use face buttons on the Xbox 360 and PS3 game controllers to throw punches, hooks, uppercuts and haymakers.
“The depth and variety of new content we have planned this summer is going to make one of the most critically acclaimed games on the market even better,” said senior producer, Dean Richards. “Among the new content in development, our new button control scheme will give fans a choice for how they want to throw punches in the game. We strongly believe that the refined Total Punch Control is the most intuitive way to throw punches in Fight Night Round 4, but we also want fans of the franchise to have an option.”