The Evolution of Fight Night
- Posted May 29th, 2009 at 20:26 EDT by Eric Blattberg
- 28 Comments
As one of the most prolific fighting games on the market, EA’s Fight Night series has won plaudits for its solid offline multiplayer component and intense, gratifying boxing mechanics, creating a gameplay experience that blurs the proverbial line between arcade and simulation.
More importantly, Fight Night has become synonymous with some of the most striking visual’s we’ve seen this generation, ranging from meticulously crafted facial expressions and rippling muscles to real-time injuries and jaw-dropping physics. With Fight Night 4 just around the corner, we couldn’t think of a better time to showcase the graphical journey of this fab fighter, tracing the game’s visual evolution from its earlier incarnations to present day.
See below for a collection of highly detailed screenshots in which we draw comparisons between Fight Night 3 and the upcoming fourth installment, due out in shops a month from today. Additionally, check out the Fight Night Round 4 sizzle trailer that displays some features that can't be conveyed still images, like the game's astounding physics and buttery-smooth animation. Enjoy.
Click on the images to enlarge.
Muhammad Ali
Manny "Pac-Man" Pacquiao
Roy Jones Jr.
Jermain Taylor
Winky Wright
Close-up Crowd Comparison
Far-off Crowd Comparison
Knockout Comparison
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[velocity] |
Velokki (Same in Xbox Live)- 8:35pm BST - May 29th, 2009
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Fight Night Round 3 plays and looks better. The demo sucked, it was just some cartoony arcade crap, whereas 3 was all about realistic boxing.
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misterzadir
- 8:47pm BST - May 29th, 2009
- 6
to those saying 3 looks better....
wtf?
What is it about 3 that you like better? The smudgier skin textures? the dim, muted color pallettes and lighting effects? The faceless crowds?
I know "everyone has their opionion" blahblahalsjdf;lsja
get off your nostalgic band-wagon and open your eyes a little
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Lethalmind |
Lethalmind- 9:28pm BST - May 29th, 2009
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I think 4 looks way better. Everyone in 3 looks far too pale. I think they've made great strides even though 3 actually looked solid despite the pale skin colors.
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JMelillo57 |
jmelillo57- 12:41am BST - May 30th, 2009
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Can't wait for this game. I am a huge boxing fan and June can't come soo enough.
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darthrazorback
- 12:42am BST - May 30th, 2009
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After you get your heads out of your behinds and watch the video of 4, you will realize that it is far more impressive than 3.
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west_end_matt
- 1:53am BST - May 30th, 2009
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Why is it that UFC fans hate boxing?? Is it because boxing has a ranking system? Is it because boxing allows bouts between organizations? Or maybe because a fighter can be crowned the true undisputed champion in his weight class?
As far as MMA goes, the UFC is the worst of the lot. It's the new WWF. while I don't deny that there is some talent in the UFC, it really is nothing more than a cash cow for ZUFFA. If they cared about "the sport" they'd allow all the points listed above, as they're the only ones holding MMA back from becoming a true international sport.
Boxing has held the record for fixed fights and money grubbing promoters destroying boxing's historic legend, but there's always that fighter who becomes internationally known throughout history. MMA will never have that until the UFC gets their @@@@ together.
I wouldn't hold my breath waiting for that to happen however.
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XAversionX |
aVeRsioN_X- 2:49am BST - May 30th, 2009
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Eh, I think this game is going to be one of the biggest disappointments in such a long time. They are going to 'over due' this game.
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darthrazorback
- 4:50am BST - May 30th, 2009
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There is video of 4 on this page. WATCH IT. Why are you guys just looking at screenshots?
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killzone-stealth |
killzone-stealth- 10:26pm BST - May 30th, 2009
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Thats exactly what i thought to chaos001 u r right some of fn3 images is better then fn4 that is a shame since fn4 is new and fn3 is way old
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