Ready 2 Rumble Boxing Returns w/ (AKI) to Develop

[Grovestreet]

Oh Yeah!

March 2, 2007 - Midway may not have released one for years, but that doesn't mean that the Ready 2 Rumble franchise is dead. In a surprise announcement out of Darmstadt today, German publisher 10tacle Studios has confirmed that it will be continuing the series in partnership with Japanese developers Aki (Def Jam, WWF No Mercy). The Buffer Partnership (announcer Michael Buffer's group) and Stereo Mode (videogame production house) are also attached.

"With the release of Ready 2 Rumble 10tacle Studios is focusing on one of the major game brands in the market," commented 10tacle CEO Michele Pes. "The family-friendly, humorous realization of the boxing sport is unique and an ideal supplement to our product portfolio."

"We are very pleased to have experienced development partners like Aki Corporation and the producing team of Stereo Mode on board for the realization of this project," added 10tacle's Singapore Aroon Tan. "At the same time, this project underlines the strategic position of 10tacle Studios in the Asian games market as a full-service provider for development, production, funding and distribution."

A release date, specific platforms, and game details are currently unknown (will we still fight celebrities?), but 10tacle has stared that it expects a return through distribution of Ready 2 Rumble of more than $20 million (US) by the year 2010.

http://uk.ps3.ign.com/articles/769/769655p1.html

[OmniCloud]

Was a great game of Dreamcast, Hopefully it returns with it's same charm and awesome graphics.

[nwo504]

aki reealy need to do more wrestling games

[woundingchaney]

Absolutetly great to hear. R2R boxing is still my favorite boxer of all time (maybe the first punch out). Glad to see the over the top style is going to be back.





Still waiting on a new powerstone.




Edit here is a list of what Aki has done (I wasnt very familiar with them)

Games developed by Aki Corporation

* 1996 - Virtual Pro-Wrestling (PlayStation) Released only in Japan.
* 1997 - Tactics Formula (Sega Saturn) Released only in Japan.
* 1997 - Virtual Pro Wrestling 64 (Nintendo 64) Released only in Japan.
* 1997 - WCW vs. nWo World Tour (Nintendo 64)
* 1997 - WCW vs. The World (PlayStation)
* 1998 - WCW/nWo Revenge (Nintendo 64)
* 1999 - WWF WrestleMania 2000 (Nintendo 64)
* 2000 - Animastar (Dreamcast) Released only in Japan.
* 2000 - Virtual Pro Wrestling 2: Oudou Keishou (Nintendo 64) Released only in Japan.
* 2000 - WWF No Mercy (Nintendo 64)
* 2001 - Animastar GB (Game Boy Color) Released only in Japan.
* 2001 - World Fishing (PC) Released only in Japan.
* 2003 - Def Jam Vendetta (GameCube, PlayStation 2)
* 2003 - Ultimate Muscle: Legends vs. New Generation (GameCube)
* 2004 - Def Jam: Fight for NY (GameCube, PlayStation 2, Xbox)
* 2004 - Galactic Wrestling: Featuring Ultimate Muscle (PlayStation 2)
* 2006 - Def Jam: Fight for NY: The Takeover (PlayStation Portable)
* 2006 - Kinnikuman Muscle Grand Prix (Arcade)
* 2006 - Kinnikuman Muscle Grand Prix MAX (PlayStation 2) Released only in Japan.
* 2006 - Touch Panic (Nintendo DS) Released only in Japan.
* 2007 - Kinnikuman Muscle Grand Prix 2 (Arcade)
* TBA - Mikke! (Nintendo DS)
* 2007 - Ready 2 Rumble 3 (TBA)

[Domination]

Originally Posted by Grovestreet

Oh Yeah!

http://uk.ps3.ign.com/articles/769/769655p1.html

The last one that launched on the PS2 was totally awesome, and a lot of times I really regret not purchasing it. IUt's good to see that it's coming back.

[venomv]

Great to hear, I loved the first Ready 2 Rumble.

Games developed by Aki Corporation

* 1996 - Virtual Pro-Wrestling (PlayStation) Released only in Japan.
* 1997 - Tactics Formula (Sega Saturn) Released only in Japan.
* 1997 - Virtual Pro Wrestling 64 (Nintendo 64) Released only in Japan.
* 1997 - WCW vs. nWo World Tour (Nintendo 64)
* 1997 - WCW vs. The World (PlayStation)
* 1998 - WCW/nWo Revenge (Nintendo 64)
* 1999 - WWF WrestleMania 2000 (Nintendo 64)
* 2000 - Animastar (Dreamcast) Released only in Japan.
* 2000 - Virtual Pro Wrestling 2: Oudou Keishou (Nintendo 64) Released only in Japan.
* 2000 - WWF No Mercy (Nintendo 64)
* 2001 - Animastar GB (Game Boy Color) Released only in Japan.
* 2001 - World Fishing (PC) Released only in Japan.
* 2003 - Def Jam Vendetta (GameCube, PlayStation 2)
* 2003 - Ultimate Muscle: Legends vs. New Generation (GameCube)
* 2004 - Def Jam: Fight for NY (GameCube, PlayStation 2, Xbox)
* 2004 - Galactic Wrestling: Featuring Ultimate Muscle (PlayStation 2)
* 2006 - Def Jam: Fight for NY: The Takeover (PlayStation Portable)
* 2006 - Kinnikuman Muscle Grand Prix (Arcade)
* 2006 - Kinnikuman Muscle Grand Prix MAX (PlayStation 2) Released only in Japan.
* 2006 - Touch Panic (Nintendo DS) Released only in Japan.
* 2007 - Kinnikuman Muscle Grand Prix 2 (Arcade)
* TBA - Mikke! (Nintendo DS)
* 2007 - Ready 2 Rumble 3 (TBA)

WCW Vs. The World was a very good game for it's time, once I got used to the controls I loved it.

[woundingchaney]

Originally Posted by venomv

Great to hear, I loved the first Ready 2 Rumble.



WCW Vs. The World was a very good game for it's time, once I got used to the controls I loved it.

Actually with their track record this game should come off very well.

[venomv]

Well, that was the only game on the list that I have ever played, so it was the only one I comented on. Even though the Def Jam games have sold well and had good reveiws.

[LaLiLuLeLo]

I had round 2 on PS2 when that came out. my bro-in law and I played it into the ground in like 2 weeks though (more our fault for not putting the controller down).

[Z]

I missed this title before- for some reason- but I always liked the humorous spin on it. I laughed when I saw that dizzy first person view of the ref counting from your fallen character.
it's nice to take a light side after all the seriousness of other titles.

[n1n9tean]

I'm ready..... but where's the rumble?

[i kid].....[/i kid]

[Z]

lol.

[Grovestreet]

Originally Posted by n1n9tean

I'm ready..... but where's the rumble?

[i kid].....[/i kid]

Oooh...Nasty stuff... :p

Anyway I think im gonna have to check out some Ready 2 Rumble videos, I never did play any of the games.

[stanDarsh]

I wondered what had happened to R2R. Good to know they are bringing it back on PS3

[cliffbo]

now Immersion has settled with Sony, maybe it really will be 'Ready to rumble'