Showtime Championship Boxing - Nintendo Wii - DE

Named after the television boxing show aired on the US cable channel Showtime, this game offers a mix of fourteen heavyweight and welterweight fighters and four arenas in which to fight (New York, Las Vegas, Los Angeles and Chicago). Basic moves include upper body block, body block, dodge left and right, short punches and powerful punches (hook, jab, uppercut, body shot). During the game there are a couple of parameters to keep in mind. First, there is a health bar that recharges when the boxer dodges blows for a while. Punches must be used strategically as an energy bar determines their effectiveness. The number of punches also determines whether a boxer can get back up if knocked down. A round timer and a knockdown indicator are also displayed. At certain times a power-up bar becomes available. This allows a boxer to charge a heavy punch, but the opponent has time to react. If charging takes too long, the punch is lost. The various game modes (different for heavyweight and welterweight) include: * Single fights (Quick): Fight only one round until one of the boxers is knocked out. Single fights (Regular): Fight over 4, 6, 8, 10 or 12 rounds and decide whether the fight is decided by KO, TKO or on points. Points system: After each round, each boxer receives points based on their performance. At the end of a fight, or after a KO or TKO, the player with the most points wins. Belts: A series of three (amateur), four (challenger) or six (Showtime) fights. Each fight lasts four rounds or three minutes and the goal is to win one of the belts. King of the Ring: A boxer fights all other boxers in his weight class in one long round. Additional fighters are unlocked by winning bouts. Most modes can also be played with two players via wireless connection (DS).