The history of Ring King - King of Boxer - arcade console documentary

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  • Опубліковано 21 гру 2024

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  • @jozhua5000
    @jozhua5000 8 місяців тому +17

    Glad I’m not the only one who recovers stamina by hugging my friends

    • @PatmanQC-Arcade-Documentaries
      @PatmanQC-Arcade-Documentaries  8 місяців тому +3

      LOL!

    • @MrVariant
      @MrVariant 8 місяців тому

      Lol play this and shining force 2 (castle romance book with Astral/King Granseal) for June 1st pride 😂.

  • @denzilnagel254
    @denzilnagel254 6 місяців тому +3

    Ring king have a special place in my heart. It was the first boxing game I ever played. I remember having been sent home from school because I got chickenpox. When I got home, my brother borrowed the game from one of his friends. As a blind gamer and boxing fan, I played the game for days, and even offered to buy the game from my brother's friend when he wanted his game back, but no dice. Ever since that day, the game continued to elude me even as the Nintendo entertainment system died. That is, until last week. I was finally able to get a good gaming emulator on my phone, and obviously this was the first one I downloaded.

  • @nehemiahpouncey3607
    @nehemiahpouncey3607 8 місяців тому +28

    Remember on the Nes version you
    Could knock your opponent so hard
    He flies up the ceiling and into the
    Crowd 😂
    He actually mentioned that.

  • @Djwunmoshen
    @Djwunmoshen 8 місяців тому +20

    I loved this damn game… this was part of the Couch Tournaments..
    Ring King, Double Dribble, Tecmo Bowl, Pro Wrestling, Track and Field, RBI Baseball, RC ProAm, Karate Champ and Skate or Die

  • @Roger-fs5yo
    @Roger-fs5yo 8 місяців тому +25

    Just when I was strolling looking for something to watch, BAM!!! Patman delivers😎

  • @Jolt7800
    @Jolt7800 8 місяців тому +1

    Seeing Patman at a gaming convention would be worth the price of admission! He has become an icon

  • @southcountydave
    @southcountydave 8 місяців тому +9

    Patman hitting it out of the park once again! My beloved arcade, Golfland in Whittier,Ca had this game in 86-87 and it was one of my favorites. Thanks for a trip down memory lane once again!

  • @adammattson4004
    @adammattson4004 8 місяців тому +28

    Oh man, just seeing the title of this game unlocked a core memory from my very early childhood. I think my first arcade experience was playing this and Popeye.

  • @coreygeiger81
    @coreygeiger81 8 місяців тому +44

    Once you said “ what was the controversy surrounding this game?” I immediately busted out laughing . I knew what was coming! 😂😂😂

    • @mariic2
      @mariic2 8 місяців тому +9

      We all did.

    • @brynellsidney3983
      @brynellsidney3983 8 місяців тому +4

      💯🤣

    • @superpaul79
      @superpaul79 8 місяців тому +2

      The boxer was coming.

    • @aznluvr7
      @aznluvr7 8 місяців тому +1

      Yeah but what was he SUPPOSED to be doing? That's what I don't know.

    • @mariic2
      @mariic2 8 місяців тому +3

      @@aznluvr7 The coach was supposed to be adjusting the boxer's cup.

  • @ianfeuerhake1859
    @ianfeuerhake1859 8 місяців тому +7

    Thanks for reviewing this. I used to play this a lot

  • @Machtimus
    @Machtimus 8 місяців тому +8

    Baby Elephant Walk will always be Homer Simpsons song when he was the mascot for the Isatopes. Another great video taking my back to my childhood

    • @PatmanQC-Arcade-Documentaries
      @PatmanQC-Arcade-Documentaries  8 місяців тому +3

      Absolutely. From the episode dancing Homer

    • @j4rp13bot4
      @j4rp13bot4 8 місяців тому +1

      Henry Mancini was a Boss back then. He inspired many people. Just listen to the "Pee Wee's Big Adventure" soundtrack or "The Simpsons" theme song. *EDIT*... He didn't compose these but they are each derivative of his songwriting style.

  • @sonnyandreotte5721
    @sonnyandreotte5721 8 місяців тому +4

    the sound the
    shoes make
    when the fighters
    move around
    always made
    Me smile.

  • @BlackArroToons
    @BlackArroToons 8 місяців тому +4

    Congratulations on your Midwest Milwaukee Gaming Classic Expo show and panel times on April 5th through 6th 2024, I hope it's a great video game themed show! Great coverage on the fist to fist brawler, Ring King. Thanks! Fight Night on C64 looked great. The NES port was ahead of its time with the larger sprites matching the arcade.

  • @RetroGamerKev
    @RetroGamerKev 8 місяців тому +3

    Seeing this brings back memories. I used to love to play the NES version with my brothers.

  • @bikesnmore
    @bikesnmore 8 місяців тому +4

    You Americans are spoiled for the Retro gaming crowd, not quite the same here in Australia, so I'm very envious of you guys who get to attend these conventions. Thanks again for the quality videos.

  • @goatlps
    @goatlps 5 місяців тому +1

    I played this in a UK arcade - it was cheap to play and really addictive, so it was all I played! A remake would do incredibly well, it's a no brainer, as there's zero boxing games, and boxing games have huge potential to be great fun and easy to make.

  • @Sinn0100
    @Sinn0100 8 місяців тому +3

    I was all about boxing when I was a kid. I grew up watching Tyson fights on Pay Per View and of course was a huge Punch Out fan. Punch Out was one of the few games I still played on my Nes after getting my Genesis in '89. I still played Punch Out even after getting my Snes because it was so damn cool. I finally put it down when Super Punch Out released for the Snes.
    At any rate, I did not know this game existed let alone had an Nes port. I can't believe how clean and close it looked to the arcade original. Had I known I would have been all over it. Man, I wish it had been ported to the Genesis as well because it could have been arcade perfect with the extended RPG elements. That equals an insta-buy for me. I was so taken by boxing that I purchased Buster Douglas Knockout Boxing for my Genesis the minute I found out it was a thing. The graphics were out of this world but after 20 or 30 minutes of play I was already over it. Too bad, this game would have been a much better buy. :(

  • @blackflame4506
    @blackflame4506 8 місяців тому +1

    Patman came back swinging with another awesome retrospective! Thanks Patman!

  • @nathanworthington4451
    @nathanworthington4451 8 місяців тому +2

    Another funny, entertaining and fantastic video PatmanQC. Everytime you drop a new vid I immediately watch it and then inevitably fall asleep to your greatest hits that night.🤟

  • @inphanta
    @inphanta 8 місяців тому +1

    Nice video dude. I played this game a few times back in the day and enjoyed it. There used to be a mobile fairground that would show up at the wasteground at the bottom of my road when I was a kid and it had an arcade. I'd play many games there including Turtles, Golden Axe, Shinobi, Out Run and this. I always thought it was quite fun and never knew there was home ports (the NES or MSX not being very popular at all here in the UK). Thanks again for the great content aas always! :)

  • @timfolly7323
    @timfolly7323 8 місяців тому +1

    I love Ring King. There was a pool hall that had a few arcade games and Ring King was one of them. Never was very good at it but loved playing it.

  • @BAZFANSHOTHITSClassicTunes
    @BAZFANSHOTHITSClassicTunes 8 місяців тому +1

    Loved this back in the 80s,always worth a 10 pence. Excellent docu Patman as allways.

  • @808v1
    @808v1 8 місяців тому +1

    yeah, this cab was way in the back of our big arcade...I stumbled across it late on weeknight and a rare solo excursion to the arcade...immediately loved it - and still love it today via MAME

  • @jamesdixon6332
    @jamesdixon6332 8 місяців тому

    I rented this game constantly from Action Video in Greensboro NC when I was kid. Thanks for your uploads and bringing back fond memories.

  • @backpackingtony1779
    @backpackingtony1779 8 місяців тому

    I just landed from San Juan, Puerto Rico and your video was recommended to me. I lot up a doob, had a gummy and with your video it's the perfect day!

  • @808Stateddd
    @808Stateddd 8 місяців тому

    Geez, I can’t believe Punch Out came out in 83’ still holds up and far ahead of its time. Another fantastic documentary Patman, thank you!

  • @iankempster7007
    @iankempster7007 8 місяців тому +1

    Played the hell out of this one, mostly on NES. Great video as always.

  • @louyork8379
    @louyork8379 8 місяців тому +4

    I never even heard of this game! Pretty cool when that happens.

  • @thedrunkmonkshow
    @thedrunkmonkshow 8 місяців тому +1

    I've loved this game ever since I first played it in 1991 when I was 7 or 8 years old. It's easy to pick up and play but there's a level of strategy that comes into play where if you think you will button mash your way to the end that will stop after fighting about 3 or 4 boxers. The added touch of increasing ring stats through training also adds an extra dimension to the game where sometimes the slightest upgrade can make or break how well you do for the next match. Believe it or not, the controversy with your trainer in between matches I literally never noticed it the entire time I played the game but after the memes started going around it's like...now I can't unsee it lol 😇

  • @JK-fv9xk
    @JK-fv9xk 8 місяців тому +3

    Gotta try this one. Sure I’ll be glad I did

  • @babyzorilla
    @babyzorilla 8 місяців тому

    Thank you a million times Fellow Ring Kinger. I used to beat the game on one quarter. Such a proud dork I was. The key to beating the game is countering. Nail the guys just as the mustachioed guys inevitably rush you.

  • @markjscottfilms
    @markjscottfilms 2 місяці тому

    After all this time, it's still my favourite boxing game. I miss the arcade years.

  • @JoseMolina-ij3xx
    @JoseMolina-ij3xx 8 місяців тому +5

    Ring King really does remind me of another game called, Kageki.

  • @mikeferr107
    @mikeferr107 8 місяців тому

    Thanks for this. This was a good choice for a video. I appreciate that you brought up Ready 2 Rumble during it. I hadn't played that in so long. I decided to revisit it. In doing so, I've been playing it all day. I enjoy the videos themselves. A bonus is I get re-interested in games that I haven't played for a while. Lastly, I'd still like to see you do Space Invaders some day. God bless. Be well, Patrick.

  • @Jamespzoe3264
    @Jamespzoe3264 8 місяців тому

    I never played this game but still enjoy your videos. You do a good job with narration and presentation

  • @RubenRodriguez-g9v
    @RubenRodriguez-g9v 8 місяців тому

    I like that you cover games that nobody else covers so that's awesome

  • @dethfactor
    @dethfactor 8 місяців тому

    One of my favorites on the NES. I think I have the arcade board floating around somewhere. Great video! Have fun at MGC. Also Daniel Pesina is super gracious and awesome dude and everyone should visit him at MGC. I'll never forget when I was dropping off a Street Fighter Big Blue cabinet I had sold to the Ghost and he happened to be in the lot and helped me unload it. It was pure irony that an MK character helped me unload a SF cab from my truck. Also Immoral Hulk Hogan almost made me spit out my coffee.

    • @PatmanQC-Arcade-Documentaries
      @PatmanQC-Arcade-Documentaries  8 місяців тому

      Now that is really funny. I have talked to Daniel a few times and he has been very gracious as you said. Thanks

  • @theballard49er
    @theballard49er 8 місяців тому

    I remember playing this game at the beach.. fun times and great memories.. good video dude

  • @davideselvi3906
    @davideselvi3906 8 місяців тому +1

    I vividly remember Mike Tyson's Punch Out for the Arcade and the NES! I also believe there are many other interesting games you could cover! Like some other Data East platforms (Joe and Mac, Tumblepop) or another underrated beat em up from Capcom (Warriors of Fate)
    Anyway, I've immediately put a like because it's not the first time that I say Patman is........ THE BEST UA-camR EVER!!!!! 😁😁👍👍
    Happy Easter Pat!! You deserve it! The world needs people like you now more than ever

  • @mikestansbury2510
    @mikestansbury2510 7 місяців тому

    this just brings back so many memories... first, the intellivision boxing. my friend next door had the intellivision and i had the atari and colecovision. anyhoo, when we played games like baseball, he wouldn't let me use the key card with the moves so he could beat me easily. well, boxing didn't really require more than a couple moves, so i always beat the tar out of him. he even went as far as saying he dropped a brick on the system and broke it to avoid playing me. now, as far as ring king goes, especially on the nintendo, well, i got really mad at that game and threw it at the wall! the plastic case broke, but if you take the screws out and reset the chip, it still worked. i still have that game. it still works and i still get really mad at it, so rarely play it.

  • @willy102073
    @willy102073 6 місяців тому +1

    I remember playing this with a friend when i was in the group home. My friend Jerome (the rat)Johnson use to whoop me every time. Talk about rage quitting before it was ever a thing.

  • @ThunderFist1978
    @ThunderFist1978 8 місяців тому

    Enjoy the expo! I wish I could make it, but that’s awesome to hear that Eugene Jarvis and Daniel Pesina will be there! I met them both at Galloping Ghost Arcade last decade, which was quite the treat.

  • @jc76mb
    @jc76mb 8 місяців тому

    love the arcade game and the nes version. still play both. great video again

  • @dhall888
    @dhall888 8 місяців тому

    My main man Pat!!! Love the content! Enjoy the MGC convention!

  • @Fygee
    @Fygee 8 місяців тому

    This is one of those fuzzy memory games for me. I remember playing this only once at the age of six at a local Lucy's supermarket back in 1987.

  • @alexzapf6422
    @alexzapf6422 8 місяців тому +2

    Love this game. So many quarters lost.

  • @nikolablonski1171
    @nikolablonski1171 8 місяців тому

    one of my absolute favorite nes games. i stared playing it not really knowing what the situation was with it. when i figured it out. i was hooked!! love it!!

  • @tonymariucci759
    @tonymariucci759 4 місяці тому

    Rooting for you my friend. love your videos

  • @goingup6098
    @goingup6098 8 місяців тому

    I need to watch this video more to understand the full controversy of the game, but interestingly,
    2:05 you mentioned people taking out their aggression with this game. I find part of it to be very rhythmical, and being a musical person, when I was very little, I would visit the arcade a lot with my babysitters, and they would play this game, and I always wondered, why games like ring king king, as we call it, connected music and anger. Then. Bop it came along, and it was interesting how you could test your reflexes and stay present in the moment while dealing with big feelings. I think in certain ways it helped me cope later on in life.

  • @SinisterFlesh66
    @SinisterFlesh66 8 місяців тому

    I only found this at seaside NJ back when it was released. I really liked it

  • @SinisterTarheel
    @SinisterTarheel 8 місяців тому

    Enjoyed both arcade and NES versions. My brother and I competed a lot one the NES version. Great video Pat 👍🏾

  • @djs-9942
    @djs-9942 8 місяців тому +1

    OHHH it's wonderful to see this🥊get a history lesson on this DataEast oldie but goodie, Great presentation as always PatmanQC,,, if I was in that region April 5-7 I'd be there to meet you in a 🫰🏼,,, your a Legend man!!,,, Such appreciation for all your intelligent , thorough contributions to the GAMING World
    🎮👽🌎 👾 🕹️

  • @Blobby_hill396
    @Blobby_hill396 8 місяців тому

    Before punch out, I played this vs my brother and cousins at my uncle's house. We loved it.

  • @MarquisLeary34
    @MarquisLeary34 8 місяців тому

    Ring King! A local hole in the wall pizza place had this cabinet for the longest time. Still think of pizza bread every time i hear RK's sound effects.

  • @SteveCrew925
    @SteveCrew925 8 місяців тому

    Wonderful video Patrick! Happy Easter! 🐰

  • @Swaggybro77
    @Swaggybro77 8 місяців тому +1

    I play this game as a kid my brother played this game as a kid and we was into competition sports games back then and it was awesome friends would come over we will have couch tournaments

  • @artoabraham1501
    @artoabraham1501 8 місяців тому

    Love your videos. I learn and laugh at the same time.

  • @tacobellalugosi2527
    @tacobellalugosi2527 8 місяців тому +1

    Back in 1990 I lost many quarters on this game when I was a kid wish someone would bring this to the iPhone I’d be a happy fella

  • @bugtank
    @bugtank 8 місяців тому +3

    This showed up when my edible kicked in. excellent!

  • @J45yu456
    @J45yu456 8 місяців тому

    Pat Man for the win! Every time every video is 💯 💥 🙌

  • @mikegildea9069
    @mikegildea9069 8 місяців тому

    great video good times!!! keep them coming

  • @soulred5195
    @soulred5195 8 місяців тому

    Remember playing this with my older brother at the A&W back in the day, then later playing it on the NES. Great game!

  • @lantinkan9013
    @lantinkan9013 8 місяців тому

    Man, too bad I live in Maine, or else I'd be visiting with Mr. PQC soon. Sigh..... Thanks for another awesome vid, Patman!

  • @carlhubbard3053
    @carlhubbard3053 8 місяців тому

    Wow cool video Pat! I'm looking forward to hanging out with you at the Midwest gaming classic! Crazy ed qc😅

  • @yobwoc1000
    @yobwoc1000 8 місяців тому +2

    my favorite games pre contra were burger time, kangaroo, and popeye. Specifically, games at the laundry mat and grocery store.

  • @Eff_One
    @Eff_One 8 місяців тому

    I remember playing this arcade game at my local video rental shop in the 80's. The version I played was called "King Of Boxer".

  • @davidmylchreest3306
    @davidmylchreest3306 8 місяців тому

    The office PC in my first job had an emulator and a bunch of old arcade games. Ring King was a lunchtime favourite.

  • @raymondhemphill146
    @raymondhemphill146 8 місяців тому

    I LOVE ALL OF PATMAN'S VIDEOS!

  • @fluoriteheals
    @fluoriteheals 8 місяців тому

    I can break dance and beat box to the music too! WOW!!

  • @LeShark75
    @LeShark75 8 місяців тому +1

    Whilst watching this video the wife asked me what PatmanQC was covering this time. I said Ring King, she asked if it was a video about me.... I'm having that as a complement!

  • @Curt-c5o
    @Curt-c5o 8 місяців тому +1

    Awesome keep it up patman🎉

  • @shikarbabulall3897
    @shikarbabulall3897 8 місяців тому

    Wow I didn't know of the mid west gaming classic
    , that's epic , makes me feel like a kid again!

  • @mrmartywaring
    @mrmartywaring 8 місяців тому

    I remember playing this in the 80s. Classic & fun times

  • @chadgarrett6947
    @chadgarrett6947 8 місяців тому

    Had quite a lot of fun with this one as a kid. Loved being able to make my own character. would be a great game to remake on mobile with expanded character creation and rpg features. I'd play the poop out of that.

  • @chevychaser
    @chevychaser 8 місяців тому

    One of the few NES games i had... Loved it!

  • @erneststackhouse1133
    @erneststackhouse1133 8 місяців тому

    Let's Get Ready to Rumble!
    In the Blue Corner we got "Hit him low for the win" Patman! In the Red Corner we have the Moustache Ring King! Let's get it on! You'll be glade you did!
    For whatever reason i do not remember them having moustaches, but sure enough they do. Weird how i don't remember that as a kid. Watching this video is a Knock Out!

  • @danmanx2
    @danmanx2 8 місяців тому +1

    I really enjoyed the BJ cutscenes as a kid. As an adult, I still laugh!

  • @robertk1049
    @robertk1049 8 місяців тому

    Another great video. For the next one could you do some sort of racing game? For some reason I'm in the mood for something like Road Riot 4WD, San Francisco Rush, etc.

    • @PatmanQC-Arcade-Documentaries
      @PatmanQC-Arcade-Documentaries  8 місяців тому

      I just covered cruising USA a few videos back. Thanks

    • @robertk1049
      @robertk1049 8 місяців тому

      @@PatmanQC-Arcade-Documentaries Just saw that. Missed it somehow. Sweet!

  • @1ButtonDash
    @1ButtonDash 8 місяців тому

    freakin loved this game, I remember my friend let me borrow it for the weekend. And I specifically remember there was a way to knock the opponent out of the ring. My friend didn't believe me when I told him lol

  • @bikesnmore
    @bikesnmore 8 місяців тому +1

    Only ever played this on the cocktail cabinet model, always seemed more suited to a stand up cabinet for my liking.

  • @InazumaStudios1
    @InazumaStudios1 8 місяців тому

    5:48 “The IMMORAL Hulk Hogan…” I see what you did there, Patman.

  • @thedarkknight7287
    @thedarkknight7287 8 місяців тому

    This mustache beat 'um up was a classic game changer for boxing games.

  • @alancheatley4378
    @alancheatley4378 8 місяців тому

    Love playing this arcade at retro conventions 😊 with I could see Final Blow as well, that had a good playability 🎉

  • @jasonz7788
    @jasonz7788 8 місяців тому

    Great video thank you pacmanqc

  • @swampdonkey4919
    @swampdonkey4919 8 місяців тому

    As a child I do have vague memories of seeing this arcade game under two different titles and wondering why they were "so similar". I tried to play it once at a restaurant or a convenience store, I believe, but couldn't really figure it out. I was no good at boxing games because I just wanted to mash the buttons and hope for the best results, paying no attention to strategy.
    I remember at the mall we had the 1987 reboot of Sega's Heavyweight Champ: a game that was graphically similar to Punch Out, but instead of a joystick it had two large steel levers, and the monitor was on a swivel to simulate actual boxing, which was very innovative for its time, I thought. Same thing with me, though: I would wear myself out just punching away with those handles, and I'd never make it past the first round or two.
    Punch Out!, same thing: mashed buttons, didn't get it, gave up. Once I sat down and watched someone play it as an adult, though; I picked it up and enjoyed it, no problem.
    Now that I'm older, I'll give ring king another go.

  • @sithcritic8906
    @sithcritic8906 8 місяців тому

    The Midwest Gaming Classic sounds amazing. Hope you have a Southern California appearance someday soon.

  • @razzledazzle4934
    @razzledazzle4934 8 місяців тому

    Love watching your videos

  • @persona83
    @persona83 7 місяців тому

    Could never imagine that cute boxing game at the old school games corner of the mall arcade had such an interesting story. 😯

    • @PatmanQC-Arcade-Documentaries
      @PatmanQC-Arcade-Documentaries  7 місяців тому +1

      I'm glad my silly little videos can help

    • @persona83
      @persona83 7 місяців тому

      @@PatmanQC-Arcade-Documentaries aaah c'mon! Your "silly little videos" are pure joy! 👍👍

  • @Oldiesyoungies
    @Oldiesyoungies 6 місяців тому +1

    i used to play this at the gas station :)

  • @Jellycakelap
    @Jellycakelap 8 місяців тому

    Hey! I'm there as a tabletop guest! Swing by the ttrpg area and say hello!

  • @fedoraherousa6811
    @fedoraherousa6811 8 місяців тому

    This was a top ten favorite NES game for me. Still a lot of fun!

  • @worldgonecrazyo1880
    @worldgonecrazyo1880 8 місяців тому

    Is that straight dashing punch possible on the NES I can only do upper cuts been wondering for like 20 years now

  • @ufcfan3940
    @ufcfan3940 8 місяців тому

    Loved this game in the arcade growing up

  • @princegroove
    @princegroove 8 місяців тому

    Patman, come out west; it’d be a treat to meet the living legend himself. 😎

  • @DigitalNomad765
    @DigitalNomad765 8 місяців тому +2

    Very cool nostalgia 😁😁

  • @beejay271
    @beejay271 8 місяців тому

    John Holmes knockout boxing, aka Ring King, was one of my favorite games back in the day.😁

  • @H8Magnet
    @H8Magnet 8 місяців тому

    Riddick Bowe Boxing was my favorite, that and I'll never forget beating punchout with my friend Brian when I was 6 or 7.

  • @nehemiahpouncey3607
    @nehemiahpouncey3607 8 місяців тому +1

    Played the NES version years ago
    Enjoyed it.

  • @vidarlystadjohansen9829
    @vidarlystadjohansen9829 8 місяців тому +1

    almost forgot about this game

  • @chriscox3709
    @chriscox3709 8 місяців тому

    I had this alongside Mike Tysons Punch out as a kid. Both great games. I remember thinking this was more sim like. Probably why I watched professional boxing back in the day. 🥊🤕