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Real Boxing for PlayStation Vita Launches in US
US gamers get their shot at becoming world champs in PS Vita’s first boxing sim
Poland – September 18, in
the year of our Lord 2013 – Vivid Games, a leading
developer of high fidelity games, today announced that Real
Boxing™, its highly anticipated Unreal-powered boxing title, has
launched in North America for the PlayStation®Vita handheld
entertainment system, available via PlayStation Network. To
celebrate the launch, Vivid will be hosting a two-week long
tournament—the Real Boxing Vita World Championship.
Players will have the chance to go glove-to-glove against other
potential champions from around the world to compete for the
title. The winner will receive a PlayStation Vita, allowing them
to bring another friend into the fray. Entry to the World
Championship tournament is accessible via the game’s redesigned
multiplayer modes, alongside ad-hoc and online single matches
with friends and random players. More leaderboard-based
tournaments will also be announced in coming months.
“With Real Boxing, gamers in the US can now lace up their gloves
in the Vita’s first boxing simulation,” said Remi Koscielny,
CEO, Vivid Games. “With the World Championship tourney starting
today, players can jump into the multiplayer action
immediately—we’re looking forward to seeing the result in two
weeks’ time and congratulating the first global Real Boxing
Champion.”
Real Boxing brings all the effects of fighting in the ring right
into your hands through use of the powerful Unreal 3 Engine and
the considerable might of the PlayStation Vita—both of which are
fully utilized in first handheld version of the popular fighting
franchise. A wide range of single and multiplayer modes are
available, including single, training, and career modes. The
brand new analog controls use the Vita’s physical, analog, and
touch capabilities to best advantage. Highly customizable
fighters, improved graphics, and a real-time deformation engine
showcase every duck, jab, and uppercut in bone-jarring
detail—all in a variety of stadium and gym locations. Near
technology is supported for social features and a new character
upgrade system lets players upgrade their fighter’s attributes
with points earned after winning matches.
Real Boxing is rated “T” for Teen by the ESRB and is priced at
$9.99 ($8.99 for PlayStation Plus members).