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Fight Night Round 4 DLC pulled due to freezing issues
by Griffin McElroy 
{ Dec 6th 2009 at 4:30PM }
EA Sports commented on the error on its official forums, stating that the DLC has been pulled from the Marketplace until a non-glitched version can be rolled out, hopefully "before the Christmas holidays." People who managed to download the DLC without freezing can still play the game, but won't be able to access the pack's locked content until the revised DLC is released. People who managed to download half of the DLC pack before freezing can play as Evander Holyfield's torso.
Fight Night Round 4 gets 'Rivalries' DLC this week, you get a new trailer right now
by Ben Gilbert { Nov 29th 2009 at 3:30PM }
The DLC's trailer (found after the break) details all the new additions, as well as giving us our first in-action look at the new fighters. We'll be re-imagining Holyfield's fateful fight with Tyson getting pummeled into the ground when the DLC arrives on December 3 – call it virtual retribution.
Gallery: Fight Night Round 4 (DLC)
Fight Night: Round 4 gets new fighters, modes, major update Dec. 3
by David Hinkle { Nov 24th 2009 at 10:00PM }
Punch your way through to our gallery
Pugilists looking to beef up their stable of brawlers in Fight Night Round 4 will be able to do just that when EA offers up three new fighters in a DLC pack for 360 and PS3 on December 3. For the price of 160
($2) and $1.99, respectively, you'll be able to add boxing greats Evander Holyfield, Sonny Liston and Bernard Hopkins to your virtual lineup of potential pulverizers. In addition to the new DLC, EA will also bring in the cut man to fix a few issues fighters are having with the game -- you can find the full list of fixes after the break -- and will add Old School Rules and Ring Rivalry mode. Here's the fight card:Full bundle (Xbox 360/PS3) - 800
($10) / $9.99
- Evander Holyfield, Sonny Liston and Bernard Hopkins
- Ring Rivalry game mode (allows players to choose from over 20 different match options recreating boxing's most famous matchups)
- Old School Rules game mode (simulates the common rules of boxing prior to the establishment of the Marquis of Queensbury Rules)
($2) / $1.99 eachOld School Rules mode -- 320
($4) / $3.99Ring Rivalry mode -- 160
($2) / $1.99Gallery: Fight Night Round 4 (DLC)
Fight Night Round 4 getting free control scheme update, DLC
by JC Fletcher { Jul 8th 2009 at 9:15AM }
Before that, "by early August," according to EA, a DLC pack will be released containing "a new training gym, new gameplay sliders, as well as a host of new equipment that can be used for outfitting boxers." An alternate, Pizza Hut-sponsored version of Sugar Ray Leonard will also be available in the Xbox game. All of this will also be free.
[Thanks, Mr. Pants]
Fight Night Round 4 might get button mapping via DLC
by Griffin McElroy { Jun 28th 2009 at 8:00PM }
Now, we're somewhat confused as to why the button-mapping options featured in previous Fight Night titles aren't already present in the most recent iteration of the sweetly scientific sim -- not everyone appreciates the stick-based punching control scheme. More importantly, if the folks at EA Sports are thinking about charging for this option -- and we're not saying they definitely are -- then they are high on pot.
We've contacted EA Sports to find out what the deal is.
[Via Evil Avatar]
Down for the count: Players report Fight Night Round 4 glitch
by David Hinkle { Jun 25th 2009 at 3:30PM }
Supposedly, this is an issue tied to certain files and the HDD, though there isn't any explanation beyond that. And what makes this so surprising is that the game's demo had a few glitches, including a freezing glitch just like this one. We've put in word to EA to get to the bottom of this issue and will be sure to get back to you with what we find.
Fight Night 4 enters the ring June 25th
by Mike Schramm { Jun 1st 2009 at 5:48PM }
EA's fourth iteration of the Fight Night series not only looks better than it ever has, but it's coming very soon to a store near you. EA tells us at their press conference in LA that the game will drop June 25th on the 360 and PS3 -- five days sooner than we expected it.
So get the gloves on and taped up and make sure that mouthpiece is in nice and secure. You've got about three weeks to get down to fighting weight.
So get the gloves on and taped up and make sure that mouthpiece is in nice and secure. You've got about three weeks to get down to fighting weight.
Face meet fist: more Fight Night media to knock you out
by Majed Athab { May 22nd 2009 at 5:45PM }
Click for jaw-shattering size
Although you can't see the swift movement that went into that jab, Fight Night's dev team says you'll certainly feel it once you've finally got the controller in your hands. Believe the hype? Check out the video after the break to see some of the improvements made to Round 4 and decide for yourself.
Gallery: Fight Night Round 4 (5/22/09)
Authentic pink sweatshirts for Nintendo World Store Punch-Out!! pugilists
by JC Fletcher { May 14th 2009 at 5:00PM } 
An unspecified number of participants in the Punch-Out!! Challenge will receive some of these awesome pink sweatshirts, just like the one Little Mac wears while training! Except that they have Punch-Out!! logos on them, which would be really weird and meta on Little Mac. In fact, now that we think about it, if you just bought a pink sweatshirt elsewhere, it would be more authentic.
It wouldn't, however, be nearly as rare: the sweatshirts won't be made available for sale, according to the Punch-Out!! Twitter account. They'll only be available at this event. Speaking of exclusive swag, you can get a free poster if you purchase the game at Target.
Gallery: Punch-Out!!
[Via GoNintendo]
Fight Night Round 4 demo tied to pre-order in UK
by Justin McElroy { May 11th 2009 at 9:00PM }
What we don't know is if a similar program will be implemented stateside. Last we heard the demo was due in mid-May, but now we're unsure if that means with or without a pre-order. We've put a line in to EA and will let you know what we hear.
See some new Punch-Out!! boxers if you want to
by JC Fletcher { May 11th 2009 at 11:25AM }
After the break, we've embedded the trailer, which contains new footage of the new Punch-Out!! Some guys appear in it that haven't appeared in videos for this game yet. They are from old Punch-Out!! games. You can look if you want to, or don't look if you'd prefer to be surprised by the identity of the boxers you meet.
Gallery: Punch-Out!!
[Via GoNintendo]
Little Mac trains, Doc Louis eats in latest Punch-Out!! commercial
by Griffin McElroy { May 10th 2009 at 2:30PM }
Now, with a little over a week between us and Little Mac's ringside return in Punch-Out!! for the Wii, he's getting back in shape with a bit of help from his bike riding den mother, Doc Louis. You can catch a short documentary/commercial (documercial?) about the rise and fall of Mac after the break. It's pretty funny! But also pretty tragic. (But mostly funny.)
Joystiq hands-on: Fight Night Round 4
by Kevin Kelly { May 8th 2009 at 1:00PM } 
The next bout was between Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier -- of course, we went with Ali. He's the greatest, you know. Read on to find out how the match went and how Fight Night Round 4 beats its pugilistic predecessor.
Gallery: Fight Night Round 4
Fight Night Round 4 trailer looks at the styles behind The Sweet Science
by David Hinkle { May 6th 2009 at 4:50PM }
Fight Night Round 4 roster features 50 faces to rearrange
by Randy Nelson { May 4th 2009 at 6:05PM }
Wait a second ... no Burger King? As much as it saddens us, he's not on the complete roster, which you'll find conveniently situated after the break.
[Via XboxInsider]
