Whoa...How Did We Miss This?! THE RETURN OF FPW!

[Alucard]

Mar 26, 2009 13:06:03 GMT -5 Phosphor Glow said:

Mar 26, 2009 10:14:42 GMT -5 Alucard said:

Oh man.

Oh god.

Oh man.

[Tea & Crumpets]

I want this game to be released here. It would be the one thing that would make me get off my arse and sort out a Live account. I still want to get FPR, but can't be bothered ordering it from some confusing Italian site. This new one however sounds bloody amazing, I want it. NOW.

[Krimzon]

*goes to get change of pants*

[Johnny B. Decent]

Wait, so the PS3/X-Box game is a completly new one?

[BJ Sturgeon]

A more or less unlimited amout of edits with alternate attires is what I'm most looking forward to if this is released outside of Japan.

Mar 26, 2009 14:33:56 GMT -5 Tea & Crumpets said:

I still want to get FPR, but can't be bothered ordering it from some confusing Italian site.

I got mine off eBay.

[Sajoa Moe]

Mar 26, 2009 13:34:36 GMT -5 @x said:

Edit space is based off of available hard drive space. Freaking awesome.

Somebody on FPC did the calculations, and determined that a single GB of free hard drive will net you over NINETY-SEVEN THOUSAND EDITS.

So basically, you can create anybody and everybody who has ever lived, ever.

[G2]

It'll also come out on the Hong Kong Playstation store (just to clear up that this is not announced).
All JAP releases come on their store within a few weeks.

Us in the Uk can use our cards on there if we set up a Hong Kong PSN ID. Which I did to get street fighter about 2 months before it came out here.

I am soooo excited!

If anyone needs any help setting up a Jap or HK PSN ID I'll happily help.

[Youngie]

Flip. This game looks like it'll be amazing. I need a PS3...

[CM Dazz]

So since I've never played any of these games, and it does sound intriguing, should I get the one that came out on PS2? Why?

[Chainsaw]

And now...THIS!!

Here's the info on Fire Pro Wrestling 20th Anniversary Collection
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Release Date: TBA
EXCLUSIVELY for the Nintendo Wii
Format: Disc
Region: Japan

Developed by Grasshopper Manufacture and S-Neo
Published by Spike

Fire Pro Wrestling 20th Collection
A collection of 10 classic Fire Pro Wrestling games and a new version of Blazing Tornado to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Fire Pro.

Classic games

PC Engine / TG-16
Fire Pro Wrestling Combination Tag
Fire Pro Wrestling Second Bout
Fire Pro Wrestling 3 Legend Bout

Super Famicom / Super Nintendo
Super Fire Pro Wrestling
Super Fire Pro Wrestling 2
Super Fire Pro Wrestling 3 Final Bout
Super Fire Pro Wrestling SPECIAL
Super Fire Pro Wrestling Queen’s Special
Super Fire Pro Wrestling X
Super Fire Pro Wrestling X PREMIUM

These games will be released with only a few minor changes.
- HUMAN logos replaced with SPIKE logos
- Officially licensed wrestlers / logos / etc will be replaced

Players will be able to unlock video interviews, concept art, and other extra content by completing certain objectives in the classic games.

Also on the 20th collection disc:

Blazing Tornado REDUX
Grasshopper Manufacture and S-Neo are combining their efforts on the ‘redux’ of Blazing Tornado.

The new version of Blazing Tornado is based on the original coin-op version of the game, but features new characters and scenarios created by Suda 51 and Grasshopper Manufacture.

Gameplay will remain true to Masato Masuda’s original Blazing Tornado, but will be "expanded for current technology".

Confirmed characters

Eric Starbuck
Daijiro Zama
Wolf McSchneider
Baron Firebird
John Saigo
MASK de Smith
Ho Long
Hayate
Skull Punk II
Jailbreaker Bullnoi
Thunder Ryu
Hizelshutat von Ludwig

Known modes and match types

One on one
Tag team
Battle Royale
Death Match
Blazing Road

BLAZING ROAD is a story driven single player mode where players take control of a rookie and fight their way to the top of the wrestling world.

There are 2 main story paths: Face and Heel.
There are multiple endings within each path.

Events take place both in and out of the ring.

Story sequences feature voiceovers. English subtitles will be an option.

The way you win matches will determine what happens in the story.

In addition to regular moves and finishers, certain "cinematic finishers" can be triggered during Champion Road matches. These are optional and will alter the story.

No edit mode in Blazing Tornado Redux.

HOWEVER...

...Someone on the board has also posted an April Fool's message on the same board, which is dedicated to the FPW 20th/HD. So I hope to god they're yanking our chain with that one, because if this turns out to be a hoax, I will tear Japan down King Ghidora style.

[El Cokehead del Knife Fight]

Holy Balls. This is the greatest night in the history of our sport.

[Bishblast]

I've gotta get this... haven't played one of the Fire Pro games since the GBA version.

[x]

Maybe this:

has something to do with this??

[Marky Mark...Mark]

Mar 27, 2009 10:48:19 GMT -5 @x said:

Maybe this:

has something to do with this??

I don't think so. I'm pretty sure that was taken stateside, and Hero would have said if it was for Fire Pro by now. There just might be a new video game about Wrestling on the horizon. ROH anyone (long shot I know)?

[mr1000cent]

Mar 27, 2009 11:59:36 GMT -5 Marky Mark...Mark said:

Mar 27, 2009 10:48:19 GMT -5 @x said:

Maybe this:

has something to do with this??

I don't think so. I'm pretty sure that was taken stateside, and Hero would have said if it was for Fire Pro by now. There just might be a new video game about Wrestling on the horizon. ROH anyone (long shot I know)?

My guess, especially with the connections THQ has with Indy wrestlers, and the position, mo cap for the upcoming UFC game. Especially since finding a MMA fighter is tough because of training schedules.

Honestly, a) I hope there's enough hype surrounding Firepro HD in the US to justify a release over here, and b) if it doesn't get released, a ton of people make dummy X-Box Live and PSN accounts, flood the shit out of their networks and download Firepro HD. Pro wrestling fans need to let publishers know this is the type of game they want to play!

[G2]

Fired up FPR tonight for the first time in a while because of this announcement.

Made me realise all over again just how much I love this game. Nothing better than reliving the 80s and 90s in Fire Pro!

[Blindkarevik]

*** Cries ***

I'm sorry.. I'm sorry..... it's.... it's just... so....


.. beautiful.

[Chainsaw]

I will reserve decisions on this until I see the screenshots. Not because I do not WANT IT WANT IT I WANT ITTTTTTTT!!!!!!...but because I will only believe it's real when I see the screenshots.

[Arthur Digby Stamp]

I wish it was possible to trade between consoles or something. It was enough trouble getting the guys I wanted when FPR was only for PS2, it's going to be even harder now that there's the 360/PS3 divide.

[Chainsaw]

Mar 27, 2009 23:31:00 GMT -5 Arthur Digby Stamp said:

I wish it was possible to trade between consoles or something. It was enough trouble getting the guys I wanted when FPR was only for PS2, it's going to be even harder now that there's the 360/PS3 divide.

True. But then again...

Mar 26, 2009 16:19:41 GMT -5 Sajoa Moe said:

Mar 26, 2009 13:34:36 GMT -5 @x said:

Edit space is based off of available hard drive space. Freaking awesome.

Somebody on FPC did the calculations, and determined that a single GB of free hard drive will net you over NINETY-SEVEN THOUSAND EDITS.

So basically, you can create anybody and everybody who has ever lived, ever.

I don't think there will be much problem finding room for different versions of wrestlers.