Crack some skull with FaceBreaker

Mike Bantick
Sunday, 03 February 2008 02:00

Your IT - Entertainment

Electronic Arts give some early details on FaceBreaker for PS3, Xbox 360 and Wii.  Now everybody can enjoy beating their friends into next Tuesday.

Some say there is too much violence in video games today, others embrace the concept to a new art level, the latter it seems is the EA tack with new IP FaceBreaker.

Highly stylised pummelling is the order of the day as players take to the ring in this arcade boxing match.  According to EA the game is in good hands having been created by the same team that developed the award-winning Fight Night Round 3.

In this in-your-face, arcade world full of ego-wielding characters, each boxer comes to life with unique attributes and distinct personal style, including Romeo, a Latin lover known for his pelvic thrusts, and Molotov, an oversized Russian demolitions expert with a penchant for fighting dirty. Add a little personal motivation to your fight by uploading a photo of your face to create a realistic likeness using Photo Game Face, and go toe-to-toe with a real-life friend or foe.

Laugh out loud as you pummel your opponent with a barrage of blows to the face and watch in satisfaction as your progress is illustrated by real-time facial deformation. With haymakers, face shots and body blows, wait for the right moment to drop a super punch to make your presence known. Taunt your adversaries and flaunt your talent, by tying one hand behind your back to add ultimate humiliation to your bout. In FaceBreaker, it just feels good to rearrange your opponent's face.

“We’re very excited to announce FaceBreaker, an all-new franchise from EA SPORTS that is fun, fresh and innovative,” said Peter Moore, president, EA SPORTS. “FaceBreaker reinvigorates one of the great genres in sports videogames.  Arcade boxing takes me back to my roots in this industry, and this game signals our shift to adding more approachable fun to our product lineup.  In no time at all, you’ll be picking up the controllers and knocking your opponent around the ring, smashing faces, and having a riot.”

A release date for FaceBreaker is yet to be announced, but look for it on PS3, Xbox 360 and Wii sometime this year.