News
Don King Prizefighter goes gold
June 3, 2008
– 2K Sports announced today that Don King
Presents: Prizefighter, the first
documentary-style boxing extravaganza, has officially gone gold
and is now ready for production
for Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from
Microsoft. Developed by Venom Games, a 2K studio,
Don King Presents: Prizefighter is equal parts
sports simulation and true boxing drama that takes place both
inside and outside the ring.
Don King Presents: Prizefighter casts
players in the role of a talented, unknown boxer fighting his
way out of obscurity and into the international spotlight while
attempting to claim the world championship title. The immersive
storyline challenges players to balance their rigorous training
regimen with the temptations of wealth and stardom and unfolds
in a unique, live-action sports documentary style that features
real-life legends and current stars from the world of boxing
including Ken Norton, Larry Holmes, Andrew Golota, Joe Calzaghe
and many others. Heather Vandeven, the reigning 2007 Penthouse
Pet of the Year, and popular video vixen Bria Myles also star in
the documentary and act as temptations for boxers throughout
their careers.
Don King Presents: Prizefighter is rated T for Teen and will be available June 10, 2008 for Xbox 360, and this fall for Wii™ home video game system from Nintendo and Nintendo DS™. For more information, please visit www.2ksports.com/prizefighter/.