The House of Blues hosted an EA games event Monday night, June 22nd, to celebrate the release of its newest title: Fight Night Round 4. The latest installment in EA’s Fight Night series is yet another example of the incredible depth and realism of their boxing franchise. With the support of the powerful next-gen platform, the Xbox-360, FNR4 gave those in attendance the adrenalin-infused excitement of a real boxing match spectacle when celebrities Mike Tyson and Snoop Dog flexed their gaming skills against one another.
Tyson attended the event with his youngest daughter and new wife, and Snoop’s son was also in attendance. Attendees also had a chance to experience “Fight Night Round 4,” which players can enjoy at home or with friends on Xbox LIVE.
Although everyone had the chance to get a hand on FNR4 at the kiosks set up, the game’s presence was truly felt in the bout between Mike Tyson and Snoop Dogg. What would follow would be an epic four round brawl between these two media giants. Each hook, fall, and blood splatter drove the crowd into fits of cheers, boos, and laughter.
Mike Tyson and Snoop Dog fight it out.
The fight had the House of Blues feeling more like a sold-out Madison Square Garden than a small Hollywood night spot. The crowd of invited media and special guests went wild! After a few exciting rounds, Snoop would raise his hands in sweet victory.
Mike Tyson was a gracious winner in this fight!
Tyson graciously accepted his loss and closed the fight by presenting Snoop with a five-thousand dollar donation. His check would go towards a fund for Snoop’s Youth Football League.
Celebrities who joined in the festivities included Jerry Ferrara from “Entourage” Larenz Tate from “Rescue Me” and Wood Harris from “The Wire”, members of the Wu Tang Clan and RZA, as well as two legends of boxing, Mike Tyson and Sugar Shane Moseley. Snoop Dogg, however, truly stole the show. Snoop’s vibrant personality, intense stage presence, and old school charm had the house of blues in a riot.
EA definitely kicked off their summer release of FNR4 in style. With celebrity guests, players, and performers, the event really created the media buzz the game deserved.
This highly anticipated iteration of the critically acclaimed franchise has perfected every jab, slip, and punch in the sport of boxing to bring you the most realistic fighting experience to date. With an advanced physics system, stunning graphics, and deep gameplay and feature enhancements, Fight Night Round 4 is putting the science back in the sweet science. ESRB Rating: T for Teen MSRP: $59.99 Available: June 25
To view a trailer for EA’s FNR4, visit: https://www.pastapadre.com/7118/fnr4-gameplay-trailer
House of Blues, Los Angeles, CA
8430 Sunset Blvd. Hollywood, CA. 90069Written by Jesse Alvarez
