Punch Out!! Wii Roster and details

The majority of your favourite boxers from the original SNES Punch Out!! are set to return when the upcoming Wii sequel is released in May. Playing as Little Mac, you will face off against familiar adversaries Von Kaiser, Glass Joe, King Hippo and the aptly-named Super Macho Man as you fight your way to the top. The game is designed around the Wii remote and Nunchuk controls, but players will also be able to play using the Wii remote held sideways- recreating the original NES experience. The game will feature a 2 player mode, so you can duke out your differences with loved ones from the comfort of your own living room. More inside

It’s round one for Punch-Out!! for Wii

19 March 2009 The legendary Punch-Out!! is back with a vengeance on Wii, but this time it packs an even bigger punch! Featuring all of the well-known characters from Glass Joe to Von Kaiser, superb duck and weave action, and the addition of enhanced functionality for Wii, the game returns for another assault on Europe on 22 May 2009.
After a flawless fight record on the NES and Super NES, Punch-Out!! revives the story of Little Mac as you follow his journey from up-and-coming boxer in the Bronx, NY to undisputed World champion. The game reunites the much-loved mean men of the World Video Boxing Association, who Little Mac must challenge and defeat one-by-one. The truly international line-up of characters includes all the wacky favourites from Von Kaiser, to King Hippo and tireless trainer Doc Louis.

The game brings the tactics and skills of boxing to Wii as you spot weaknesses in your opponents armoury such as changes in their body position and exploit them with your best upper cuts, hooks and jabs. However, this time the game packs even more power with bold new 3D graphics and the introduction of the motion sensing controls of the Wii Remote and Nunchuk to give a more instinctive boxing experience as you weave, bob and duck your way to the top!

Punch-Out!! on Wii offers great new control opportunities, utilising both the Wii Remote and Nunchuk to let you mimic the movements of the left and right hands as you let the leather fly. Meanwhile, the classic control system, invites you to use the Wii Remote in a sideways position to simulate the original NES controller and gives the real retro fight feel that Punch-Out!! fans love.

Punch-Out!! Will certainly bring the thrills of the big ring to Wii and will give you the chance to experience fight night in the comfort of your own living room. Its seconds out and time for round one!

Source: Nintendo.co.uk