Don King Boxing (NDS)

Don King Presents: Prizefighter delivers the deepest, most authentic and entertaining boxing experience ever seen in a video game. Boxing is about more than just a night at the fights; it’s about building a career and rising to stardom. 2K Sports has captured that in Don King Presents: Prizefighter – players must train, overcome adversity, get promoted, and avoid temptation to rise in notoriety, all while watching the story of their rise to champion unfold in a unique, live-action, sports documentary style that features real-life greats from the world of boxing. Here’s what players have to look forward to:

Live the Boxing Life – A full career mode offers players a comprehensive story line that follows them through real-life boxing situations such as injuries, facing stacked odds against a corrupt judge, and more. These dramatic moments are told in a sports documentary style using the voices and images of world famous boxers and celebrities from the boxing world.

The Best in the Ring and in the Booth – Don King Presents: Prizefighter offers up a roster of 30 licensed, active boxers and 10 classic, retired boxers. Classics include the likes of Larry Holmes, Ken Norton, and even the Cinderella Man himself, James Braddock. The play-by-play commentary is provided by none other than HBO Boxing broadcasters Emmanuel Stewart and Jim Lampley.

Knock Out! – The developers at 2K Sports weren’t afraid to get their hands dirty when it came to fine-tuning the fight mechanics in Don King Presents: Prizefighter. Cumulative effect punching and surprise one-punch knockdowns and knockouts will keep gamers on the edge of their seats during every match. Height, weight, reach, and strength all play a part in how well a fighter stacks up against the enemy.

Hit the Virtual "Gym" – The unique online mode in Don King Presents: Prizefighter allows players to form and compete in "gyms" of friends or any available competitor. Players can choose from any of the legendary or active champions in Don King Presents: Prizefighter, or use up to 8 of their own customised boxers in this feature.

* Specially developed control system: Use the stylus pen to jab, hook, uppercut, and even perform combos on the DS touch screen to help your boxer find that KO punch
* Complete Handheld Experience: With 1st person boxing action, a deep story mode, licensed boxers and venues, numerous create-a-boxer options, and four engaging training games, gamers will be treated to a truly unprecedented boxing experience
* Wireless Head-to-Head Action: Go toe-to-toe with friends and foes using wireless connectivity
* Enhanced control system allows gamers to use the stylus pen to jab, hook, uppercut, and even perform combos on the DS touch screen