By Mark Vester
2K Sports announced on Monday, that they have signed promoter Don King to help develop a new boxing video game to challenge the popular Fight Night franchise by EA Sports (Electonic Arts).
The game, called Don King Presents: Prizefighter, will be shipping for the Xbox 360, Nintendo Wii, and Nintendo DS in Spring of 2008.
"The combination of real-life fight scenarios, story-driven gameplay and photo-realistic graphics will set this title apart from the competition," said Christoph Hartmann, President of 2K. "Our goal has always been to deliver the most engaging and realistic titles, and Don King Presents: Prizefighter will exceed these expectations. Based on the game's innovative features and high-profile fighters, this title will be a 'must have' for any sports gamer."
Don King, seems to be very excited about the new title.
"In all my years working in professional boxing, I have never seen anything come as close to creating the thrill, the intensity, the courage and the spectacle of the sport,” King said. “Don King Presents: Prizefighter is more than a game - it is a glimpse at what life is like in and out of the ring for these incredible athletes.”
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