Saturday, June 28, 2025

UNITY IN THE BOXING GAME COMMUNITY: A CALL FOR RESPECT AND REAL OPTIONS

 



This isn’t a generational war.
The desire for a realistic boxing video game should never be reduced to “us vs. them.” It’s not about old heads vs. new blood. It’s not about one generation’s experience invalidating another’s. It’s about one core idea: giving the sport of boxing the representation it deserves.


Why the Base Game Should Be Realism First

I genuinely don’t understand how the base game isn't a sim/realism-first experience.
That should be the foundation. That’s what honors the sport. That’s what gives the game long-term legs. It’s what creates respect from fans and boxers alike.

Everything else-arcade elements, casual mechanics, quickplay mods—can be optional layers, not replacements.


Content Creators Deserve Tools—Not Control Over the Base Identity

There’s a simple solution:
Add a "YouTube Content Creator Mode" or Arcade Tweak Mode—let content creators adjust sliders, visuals, physics exaggeration, or presentation styles to make exciting content.

Let them go wild in their own lane.
But don’t sacrifice the realism foundation just because flashy clips get more views.


 Let’s Stop Forcing Players Into Boxes

  • Don’t tell offline players to “just go online.”

  • Don’t tell realism fans that “fun” only lives in arcade styles.

  • Don’t gatekeep passion. We all love boxing — just in different ways.

Whether you love:

  • Hardcore sim-style mechanics

  • Casual pick-up-and-play arcade energy

  • Offline career building

  • Online ranked grinds

  • Or a balance of all the above...
    We deserve options, not ultimatums.


👊🏽 The Myth That Needs to Die: "You're Too Old for Video Games"

Many developers and players alike are “old heads,” and that’s a strength. Experience. Wisdom. A deeper appreciation for the sport and the culture.
Let’s kill the stigma that mature players don’t belong here. Age doesn't invalidate passion. It enhances it.


🤝 I’m Not Tied to a Community—I’m Tied to the Truth

I don’t need a badge or a title. I bring people together because I respect every lane of this fight. I see value in everyone’s passion, and I stand for unity, not division.
I want the realism crowd, the casual players, the offline loyalists, and the online warriors to all feel seen, heard, and supported.


Message to Developers and Players Alike:

Stop disrespecting each other over preferences.
Stop pushing a “one-size-fits-all” boxing experience.
Stop saying realism isn’t fun—it is, for millions.
Let people play how they want to play.

Make realism the default.
Add arcade and creator modes as options.
Respect the roots of boxing.

That’s how we win. Together.

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