BOXING fans crying out for a new video game could be about to have their prayers answered by eSports Boxing Club.
The last fully-licensed console release for the sport came in 2011 with EA Sports' Fight Night Champion.
That game is still being played today, most recently for the eWBSS competition that pitched legends of the ring against each other in simulations - with Mike Tyson coming out on top.
But there is a yearning for an updated edition with fresh graphics and the latest names such as Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua.
Matchroom promoter Eddie Hearn has often discussed his plans to revive the Fight Night series through EA.
But the gaming monolith "doesn’t really seem interested in boxing", which led Hearn to vow he would go it alone.
Hearn told his Instagram followers: “Should I just do one myself? I have got a few other interesting projects coming around.
“Right I’m gonna release a new boxing game, f*** it let’s do it. We’ll start our own rival game to EA Sports Fight Night.”
However eSports Boxing Club may have beaten him to the punch with the release of a trailer for their debut release.
Officially licensed by the British Boxing Board of Control, the early in-game footage has given fans hopes of finally getting a new title to sink their teeth into.
Confirmed for PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC at a release date to be announced, a host of famous names are already tied in with Sheffield-based developer Steel City Interactive.
They describe the game as: "A boxing simulation featuring a full career mode; challenge for the prestigious Lord Lonsdale Belt and fight your way to becoming World Champion."
Enlisted as potential playable characters are Frank Bruno and Ricky Hatton, with Paul Dempsey and Johnny Nelson as commentators.
Former British super welterweight champion Ryan Rhodes is working on the game as technical consultant and Tyson Fury's ex-trainer Ben Davison is also named in the trailer.
It features two boxers going toe-to-toe and landing some meaty punches with a lively audience depicted in another shot.
Fans online talked of their promise at seeing the trailer.
Twitter user Aaron wrote: "Can't wait! Hope the gameplay is as good as the graphics."
Lee added: "Still looks very early in dev, but the skin textures look great. Take your time and don't rush things. Massive fan base if you get this right."
One boxing fan commented: "Finally."
And Ashleigh wrote: "Looks good, I hope that the game has some depth for those of us who love a simulation and working up the rankings with the create a pro tool."
Thoughts?
Re: Brand New "eSports Boxing Club" Game Coming Soon!
Posted: 20 Apr 2020, 12:58
by Paci
Hope that it is good at least.
Re: Brand New "eSports Boxing Club" Game Coming Soon!
Posted: 20 Apr 2020, 13:01
by Onetimeonly
It will be terrible. They all have been since holyfield on Sega.
Re: Brand New "eSports Boxing Club" Game Coming Soon!
Posted: 20 Apr 2020, 14:53
by Paci
Onetimeonly wrote: ↑20 Apr 2020, 13:01
It will be terrible. They all have been since holyfield on Sega.
Wow... that is like early 90s or you are just a hardcorefan
Re: Brand New "eSports Boxing Club" Game Coming Soon!
Posted: 20 Apr 2020, 15:39
by Boxerbeetle
Good news that a new boxing game is finally in development. Will certainly keep an eye on it.
Re: Brand New "eSports Boxing Club" Game Coming Soon!
Onetimeonly wrote: ↑20 Apr 2020, 13:01
It will be terrible. They all have been since holyfield on Sega.
Wow... that is like early 90s or you are just a hardcorefan
You could have a distance fight. More importantly, it's the only one you could have two careers simultaneously. My buddy and I used to build up and fight each other.
Re: Brand New "eSports Boxing Club" Game Coming Soon!
Posted: 20 Apr 2020, 15:49
by margaret thatcher
That huge smash at 52 seconds, please not more of that
Re: Brand New "eSports Boxing Club" Game Coming Soon!
Wow... that is like early 90s or you are just a hardcorefan
You could have a distance fight. More importantly, it's the only one you could have two careers simultaneously. My buddy and I used to build up and fight each other.
That is a pretty cool feature!
Re: Brand New "eSports Boxing Club" Game Coming Soon!
Posted: 21 Apr 2020, 06:33
by Enlightened-One
This new boxing game is unfortunately being produced by an indie games developer rather than a triple-A publisher, like EA Sports.
So I wouldn’t expect the quality of this game to be anywhere near AAA level “blockbuster” standard, since it’ll probably be a budget title.
I suspect it’ll be an entertaining game sold at a low-cost and might have a short shelf-life, in terms of retaining interest.
I’m a huge fan of the Fight Night franchise and will definitely buy this game, but my expectations are fairly low at the moment.
I’d be delighted if 'eSports Boxing Club' defied my personal expectations, because I love playing boxing games (as long as they’re more realistic than Rock 'Em Sock 'Em Robots).
Re: Brand New "eSports Boxing Club" Game Coming Soon!
Posted: 21 Apr 2020, 13:26
by Paci
Enlightened-One wrote: ↑21 Apr 2020, 06:33
This new boxing game is unfortunately being produced by an indie games developer rather than a triple-A publisher, like EA Sports.
So I wouldn’t expect the quality of this game to be anywhere near AAA level “blockbuster” standard, since it’ll probably be a budget title.
I suspect it’ll be an entertaining game sold at a low-cost and might have a short shelf-life, in terms of retaining interest.
I’m a huge fan of the Fight Night franchise and will definitely buy this game, but my expectations are fairly low at the moment.
I’d be delighted if 'eSports Boxing Club' defied my personal expectations, because I love playing boxing games (as long as they’re more realistic than Rock 'Em Sock 'Em Robots).
As long it is a great game.
Still thou, online is cool but a offline feature would be awesome. But, never top the "Boxer's road" part of some japanse game based on the Hajime No Ippo-manga/anime. Heard it made you keep track on weight and what you ate. Never made it outside Japan.
Well, still crossing my fingers that the game is any good. Don't care who makes it only that they know their sh*t.
Re: Brand New "eSports Boxing Club" Game Coming Soon!
Posted: 16 Sep 2022, 03:04
by 1098361
I remember the first time I played UFC on a playstation and to be honest it was interesting for the first 15 minutes. In the future, I just deleted the game and did not run it anymore. Probably the problem lies in the monotony. I'm not sure it would be the same with mortal kombat. At the moment I think that with the help of game developers outsourcing I can make a good fighting game.
