Fire Pro Wrestling date pinned down

  • By Polybren, GameSpot
  • Posted Oct 16, 2007 5:24 pm PT

Declaring that Fire Pro Wrestling Returns on the PlayStation 2 will be a "bargain powerbomb," Agetec today announced that the game is set for a North American release on November 13 with a retail price of $14.99. Developed by Spike, the Fire Pro Wrestling series is known for its reliance on 2D...

Declaring that Fire Pro Wrestling Returns on the PlayStation 2 will be a "bargain powerbomb," Agetec today announced that the game is set for a North American release on November 13 with a retail price of $14.99.

Developed by Spike, the Fire Pro Wrestling series is known for its reliance on 2D character sprites, as well as customization options that give players hundreds of choices for a created wrestler's moves and appearance. The game also includes a wealth of matches, from battle royales to barbed-wire, exploding-ring deathmatches.

The Fire Pro Wrestling series has previously made it to US shores twice, with a pair of Game Boy Advance installments localized by Bam! Entertainment. Like those games, Fire Pro Wrestling Returns is rated T for Teen.

43 Comments

  • KUNG-LO

    Posted Jan 22, 2008 4:49 pm PT

    is this game out in he UK yet ??? I want it bad !!!!

  • Heldog

    Posted Oct 19, 2007 6:55 pm PT

    I had played the japanese version , I just hope they keep everything from the original version for the US.

  • A7Xfan

    Posted Oct 17, 2007 10:22 pm PT

    I've been looking into this game for years. I could try to find it for GBA. But I think I'd prefer a console version. (all i have is Wii and 360) However if they make a DS one I'd get it.

  • JamesL007

    Posted Oct 17, 2007 9:23 pm PT

    Damn good price for a damn good game, what a deal and can you digg it.

  • clawboy

    Posted Oct 17, 2007 4:28 pm PT

    Reminds me of Pro Wrestling for the NES. I'll be sure to pick up a copy when it's released.

  • MasterChief725

    Posted Oct 17, 2007 1:07 pm PT

    WAD A DEAL

  • MonitorAccess

    Posted Oct 17, 2007 12:28 pm PT

    You can make a good Owen Hart...but he is not a default wrestler.

    The vast majority of the defaults are Japanese wrestlers. Here is a full list of the 327 default wrestlers:

    http://www.gamefaqs.com/console/ps2/file/927675/38973

  • enoslives7

    Posted Oct 17, 2007 12:00 pm PT

    sweet...I hope Owen Hart is selectable

  • telvisnostic

    Posted Oct 17, 2007 11:45 am PT

    It will be mine!

  • joseluis73

    Posted Oct 17, 2007 11:08 am PT

    AWESOME! Played the original Fire Pro G on PSX and created hundreds of wrestlers. Can't wait for the PS2, especially for $14.99.

  • Col-Neil

    Posted Oct 17, 2007 10:33 am PT

    fantastic i cant wait to get this

  • xxSupermanSGSxx

    Posted Oct 17, 2007 9:36 am PT

    Best wrestling game out today period. Only thing coming close in terms of gameplay is King of Colosseum II. And on $15 bucks woot. I was about to have my PS2 modded with the Crystal Chip 2.0 and pay a good amount of money for the entire import setup but this is amazing. Also this is better on the PS2 as you can you AR Max to transfer saves and so on which is a huge part of this game.

  • MasterChief725

    Posted Oct 17, 2007 9:14 am PT

    only 14.99? wow!

  • Irve

    Posted Oct 17, 2007 9:07 am PT

    That is a super tip top bargain !!! Fire pro is hands down the best Wrestling game you can buy .. it;s a shame that spice doesn't release a box set like Metal slug / king of fighters with Fire PRo X , SMS , D and R on it . Anyone who doesn't spend $15 on this is an idiot !

  • MonitorAccess

    Posted Oct 17, 2007 9:06 am PT

    Just a quick comment on something PackerFan1996 said: The port is not removing anyone from the current FPR roster. WWE wrestlers were taken out of Firepro for Firepro Z...but there are still several gaijin wrestlers in the default roster.

    This same game came out in Japan in 2005 on the PS2, which is why it is coming out on the US PS2....it has taken 2 years for a company to buy the rights and secure permission to release it in the NA market (With a European release still planned, but no release date confirmed as of yet)

    Hopefully the game sells well enough that a new version is created for a current gen system, most likely PS3 or Wii, since the X-Box 360 doesn't have a huge base in Japan.

    Still. For $15.00, NA audeinces are getting a gift.

  • buuzer0

    Posted Oct 17, 2007 8:54 am PT

    Bring this game to the next gen consoles and allow support for custom ring entrance themes from music saved to your HDD. And online play...

    U can keep the same graphics though (but make them high res)

  • Warfust

    Posted Oct 17, 2007 8:45 am PT

    Wow, nice and cheap. Sounds good!

  • rgsniper1

    Posted Oct 17, 2007 8:37 am PT

    Donuttrooper.

    I completely agree. How dare they have fun with there own site. I think we should bring it up at the next board meeting as this is just absurd and an outrage.

    /endsarcasm

  • Doolum

    Posted Oct 17, 2007 8:00 am PT

    thats a most welcoming price tag

  • anyjabroni

    Posted Oct 17, 2007 7:02 am PT

    I've never played any of the FPW games but I 've seen videos on youtube and it look s cool. 15 dollars and something for me to play on my PS2-SOLD!

  • dwmorrow

    Posted Oct 17, 2007 7:02 am PT

    $15? Sold.

  • master_swordx

    Posted Oct 17, 2007 5:02 am PT

    HAIL! FIRE PRO man two great wrestling will make an IMPACT! on the same day!. Smackdown vs raw 2008 and fire pro wrestling returns BOTH FOR THE PS2!.

  • mrgames31

    Posted Oct 17, 2007 1:03 am PT

    yes firepro fan since the beginning

  • buffdaddy69

    Posted Oct 17, 2007 12:41 am PT

    I still play Fire Pro D to this date.

  • tha_guvna

    Posted Oct 17, 2007 12:06 am PT

    um never mind i got it it...ps2 man that succz...

  • playa42018

    Posted Oct 17, 2007 12:05 am PT

    It sucks thats it's coming on for the PS2, but fortunately I still have one so I guess I'm okay. I would have prefered a XBLA version or a X360 retail copy with online multiplayer. Fire Pro and AKI wrestling games are the best. SvR08 and TNA will suck.

  • tha_guvna

    Posted Oct 16, 2007 11:39 pm PT

    um not to sound dumb but what system...

  • PackerFan1996

    Posted Oct 16, 2007 10:16 pm PT

    Being a FPW fan since FPW: S 6 Man Scramble for Sega Saturn, I've since owned FPW: D, among others with FPW D being my favorite. When I heard about FPW: R, I wanted to mod my PS2, but that process, along with the price of the game would cost around $100. I ditched that idea, and forgot about it. When I found out the same game (minus the pre-made US wrestlers) is coming to the US, I was in heaven. I've got it pre-ordered, and can't wait for November 13th. Heavenly!

  • shaggyaz

    Posted Oct 16, 2007 9:33 pm PT

    15 bucks for fire pro? damn thats a steal.Looks liek ill have to add another game to buy list for 2007

  • SavoyPrime

    Posted Oct 16, 2007 9:02 pm PT

    I was going to buy this even if it was $40 or $50. So this is a damn good deal. I had a ball with Fire Pro Z (for the PS1) and Fire Pro D (for the Dreamcast), I'm expecting the same fun for this installment.

  • xburlingtonw

    Posted Oct 16, 2007 8:38 pm PT

    What fire pro game is this?

  • exedeath

    Posted Oct 16, 2007 8:28 pm PT

    They can't possibly mean this november can they? If they do it will be time for me to cancell all preorders since no game will bring as much joy as this.

  • ocdog45

    Posted Oct 16, 2007 8:00 pm PT

    good price

  • DonutTrooper

    Posted Oct 16, 2007 7:53 pm PT

    Ok Gamespot, you can quit it with the game headline puns any time now.

  • DrCLos

    Posted Oct 16, 2007 7:47 pm PT

    Great price! Now I will definitely have to pick it up.

  • bghattas

    Posted Oct 16, 2007 7:41 pm PT

    Coming out the same day as WWE 2008? Well, I'm getting this Fire Pro Wrestling game that day. Forget about that WWE game. TNA Impact! is what I'm waiting for. FPW will more than hold me over until then.

  • BlueFlameBat

    Posted Oct 16, 2007 7:32 pm PT

    I thought Fire Pro Wrestling was a fictitious corporation owned by Nintendo. I guess I was wrong.

  • a_person917

    Posted Oct 16, 2007 7:31 pm PT

    Yes! I can't wait to get this game, especially for only $14.99!

  • beprice3 posted Oct 16, 2007 7:18 pm PT (does not meet display criteria. sign in to show)

    beprice3

    Posted Oct 16, 2007 7:18 pm PT (hide)

    O.K.?Dont most of you import this game.At least make a PoS3 version.

  • munsoned

    Posted Oct 16, 2007 7:14 pm PT

    this coulda been a big hit on the ps3......

    oh well maybe next time... with online ?

  • bleigh316

    Posted Oct 16, 2007 7:13 pm PT

    FPW on Live would be awesome, still $15 for new FPW? awesome

  • exclusiveburner

    Posted Oct 16, 2007 7:05 pm PT

    hmm $8.75 to rent or $15 to buy, common sense here, its good to know i'll have a new wrestling game soon, it looks great despite graphics

  • ewmgreendawg

    Posted Oct 16, 2007 7:04 pm PT

    i played the crap out of the first one for gba.

  • Blackjaw

    Posted Oct 16, 2007 7:01 pm PT

    I'm all over that.

  • ill001 posted Oct 16, 2007 6:55 pm PT (does not meet display criteria. sign in to show)

    ill001

    Posted Oct 16, 2007 6:55 pm PT (hide)

    Why would they not bring this to the live arcade?

  • Tranceplant

    Posted Oct 16, 2007 6:53 pm PT

    Ouch!! Now that's a powerbomb that hurts! But in a good way! Wow, 15 bucks for a good wrestling game like Fire Pro Wrestling, it's a steal. Seriously.

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