Fight Night Round 3 (Ps3)

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The undisputed champion of boxing video games steps into a new arena to deliver EA SPORTS™ Fight Night Round 3 for the PlayStation®3. Feel what it’s like to trade blows with great champions like Muhammad Ali and Oscar De La Hoya with film-quality graphics that showcase the most devastating punches ever seen in any game or movie. The exclusive Get in the Ring game mode lets you experience the furious action through the eyes of your boxer for the first time and take on all challengers in split-screen multiplayer battles. See, feel, and hear the sights and sounds in the ring like never before with EA SPORTS Fight Night Round 3.

KEY FEATURES

* All-New Get in the Ring Mode—Feel like you’re part of the action and rely on your instincts in this PS3-exclusive game mode that allows you to fight through the eyes of your boxer from the moment he enters the ring.
* Split-Screen Multiplayer Action—Take advantage of HDTV technology and 16:9 widescreen ratio and go head to head against your friends in PS3-exclusive split-screen battles.
* ESPN Silver—ESPN raises the bar with this all-new level of integration only available on the PlayStation®3. You’re always up to date on the latest scores and news with streaming radio, ESPN motion, live ticker updates, and ESPNEWS.
* One Punch Can Change a Fight—You’re never out of the fight with devastating Impact Punches. Instantly trigger an all-new Flash KO moment, or finish him off with a perfectly timed EA SPORTS™ Haymaker.
* Put ‘Em on the Ropes—Shock your opponent with the all-new Stun Punch, then find holes in his defense as he struggles to survive.
* Boxing’s Greatest Rivalries—Re-create legendary fights including all-time classics such as Gatti vs. Ward, Barrera vs. Morales, and Ali vs. Frazier.
* Define Your Own Fighter—Personalize your fighter by choosing from more than 240 defensive, punching, and movement style combinations.
* Film-Quality Graphics—Rely on facial expressions and body language to gauge an opponent’s health and energy, and rejoice in the moment when he hits the canvas.

ign review

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Closing Comments
EA Sports Fight Night Round 3 Isn't the huge improvement that Round 2 was compared to Round 1, and the lack of AI and the impoverished career mode is a disappointment. It isn't a huge leap over the 360 version released ten months ago either. That said, Round 3 is still one hell of an addicting multiplayer game that provides hours and hours of hardcore boxing fun. The toned-down haymakers, better balancing, and inclusion of various styles makes playing with your buddy an awesome experience, and the mechanics are so good it even makes fighting against the CPU worthwhile in the beginning. It's not to be missed if you have gaming roommates or friends, but it's not to be counted on if you regularly forget what the sun looks like.
IGN Ratings for Fight Night Round 3 (PS3)

7.5 Presentation
The essence of boxing has been captured really well, but essential elements like champion lists, top 10 rankings, and the like are sorely missed. Get in the ring is very cool, though.
8.5 Graphics
Excellent polygonal models, facial and body textures, and a solid physics system helps Fight Night stand out in the crowd. The better lighting and sweat is nice too, but moderate slowdown isn't.
6.5 Sound
The game's soundtrack is good enough and the audio effects actually really good, but the inaccurate and repeating commentary by Joe Tessatore is made worse by its lack of new lines.
8.5 Gameplay
Fight Night has the best boxing mechanics around and continues to blur the division between arcade and sim fighting elements. The new styles, techniques, and punches are all good stuff.
8.0 Lasting Appeal
If it only had career mode, it wouldn't have much. But with multiple gameplay types, Get in the Ring, and fantastic multiplayer options, you can expect to spend plenty of time with it.
8.3
Impressive OVERALL
(out of 10 / not an average)