Our objective was to take Punch-Out!!, a classic retro arcade boxing game by Nintendo, and completely reimagine it with an original theme while preserving the core feel of the arcade experience. As the producer, I focused on finding a concept that would resonate with all team members, despite their diverse gaming preferences. I explored several ideas, including sword fighting (which felt too intense for some teammates) and dance battling (which strayed too far from the original arcade game's mechanics). 

Then, I landed on the perfect concept: pillow fighting.

The idea maintained the competitive energy of a fighting game while offering a fun, lighthearted take on combat.

Evan Cheng - Producer/Artist - National High School Game Academy - Pillow K.O.