EA today announced Facebreaker, an all-new franchise by the same team that developed the award-winning Fight Night Round 3. The title is said to be a return to the arcade boxing genre, in the vein of classics like Nintendo’s Punch-Out.

FaceBreaker offers irreverent fun, immersive gameplay and eye-popping stylized graphics. 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.

Sounds like a fresh, fun, new boxing title. Color me anticipated. The title is scheduled for release on the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and Wii this year.

EA Announces FaceBreaker [1UP]

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