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| '''Bear Hugger''' is a fictional character from the ]-produced '']'' video game seriesw. He is a ] boxer who hails from ], ], and is the boxing champion of Canada. He first appeared in '']'' for the ]s, and again in '']'' for the ]. Most recently, he appeared in '']'' for the ]. In the latter game, he was designed by Eddie Viser, and voiced by Richard Newman. He is depicted as a stereotype of Canadian people, depicted as having an obsession for maple syrup and a love for the wilderness. He is powerful, yet also fast. He is bald, and has a thick, brown beard and mustache. He also has a tuft of chest hair, and wears overalls. | |||
| '''Bear Hugger''' is a fictional ] boxer. | |||
| Since his appearance in the arcade ''Super Punch-Out!!'', he has received mostly positive reception. He was described as a favourite of the series by ] and ]. In discussing stereotypes in ''Punch-Out!!'', ] editor Brett Elston listed ], an affinity for nature, maple syrup, and his husky stature as stereotypes utilized in his character. Fellow GamesRadar editor Tyler Wilde jokingly stated that Canadians only drink maple syrup on special occasions. Editor Scott Jones stated that Bear Hugger drinks alcohol between matches, misinterpreting the maple syrup jar as a "jug of booze." | |||
| ==Concept and appearances== | |||
| Bear Hugger is a ] boxer. He first appeared in '']'' for the ]s, and then again in '']'' for the ]. He most recently appeared in '']'' for the ], where he was designed by Eddie Viser and voiced by Richard Newman. He has several Canadian stereotypes, including a love for maple syrup, ], and the wilderness. He is bald, and has a thick, brown beard and mustache, as well as a tuft of chest hair. He also wears overalls. As seen in one of the cutscenes, Bear Hugger does boxing training with bears.<ref>{{cite web|last=Kato |first=Matthew |url=http://gameinformer.com/games/punch-out/b/wii/archive/2009/09/23/review.aspx |title=A Fantastic Throwback that's More than Just a Nostalgia Act - Punch-Out!! - Nintendo Wii |publisher=GameInformer.com |date=2009-09-22 |accessdate=2010-08-27}}</ref> He also uses a squirrel in his boxing. ] described Bear Hugger's attack style as being "sheer force to send opponents to the mat."<ref>http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/punch-out-has-title-defence-mode</ref> In their walkthrough, ] noted that he was fast considering how large he was.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://guides.ign.com/guides/14266716/page_12.html |title=Punch-Out!! Guide/Walkthrough - Wii, Wii Walkthrough - IGN |publisher=Guides.ign.com |date= |accessdate=2010-08-27}}</ref> | |||
| ==Reception== | ==Reception== | ||
| Since appearing in '']'' for the ]s, Bear Hugger has received mostly positive reception. He has been described as a favourite of the series by ] editor Levi Buchanan,<ref name="ign1">{{cite web|last=Harris |first=Craig |url=http://wii.ign.com/articles/987/987471p1.html |title=Grudge Match: Punch-Out!! New vs. Classic - Wii Feature at IGN |publisher=Wii.ign.com |date=2009-05-28 |accessdate=2010-08-27}}</ref> a statement that ] editor Tom East echoed.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.officialnintendomagazine.co.uk/article.php?id=8598 |title=Wii News: More Punch-Out!! Characters revealed! |publisher=Official Nintendo Magazine |date=2009-05-18 |accessdate=2010-08-27}}</ref> University Chronicle editor Joe Brown commented that fans of '']'' for the ] would be familiar with Bear Hugger.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.universitychronicle.com/entertainment/punch-out-back-in-business-1.1764859?pagereq=2 |title=" + artTitle.replace("-","") + " - " + "University Chronicle" + " - " + "Entertainment" + " |publisher=Universitychronicle.com |date=2009-06-21 |accessdate=2010-08-27}}</ref> Bucks Herald editor Damien Lucas agreed, stating that anyone would recognize him.<ref>{{cite web|last=Lucas |first=Damien |url=http://www.bucksherald.co.uk/console-corner/Punchout-review-40Nintendo-Wii41.5396460.jp |title=Punch-out!! review (Nintendo Wii) - Aylesbury Today |publisher=Bucksherald.co.uk |date= |accessdate=2010-08-27}}</ref> ] described him as "one of the wackiest opponents you'll ever see."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://wii.gamespy.com/wii/super-punch-out-virtual-console/ |title=Super Punch-Out!! - Wii - GameSpy |publisher=Wii.gamespy.com |date= |accessdate=2010-08-27}}</ref> Operation Sports editor Christian McLeod stated that Bear Hugger was "no pushover."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.operationsports.com/strategyguides.php?id=888 |title=Punch-Out! Major Circuit Guide - Strategy Guide |publisher=Operationsports.com |date= |accessdate=2010-08-27}}</ref> ] editor Greg Tito commented that he giggled every time Bear Hugger called player-character ] "]."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.escapistmagazine.com/articles/view/events/favorites2009/6900-The-Escapist-Staffs-Five-Faves-of-2009-Greg |title=The Escapist : The Escapist Staff's Five Faves of 2009: Greg |publisher=Escapistmagazine.com |date=2010-01-01 |accessdate=2010-08-27}}</ref> In discussing King Hippo's girth, ] editor Chris Antista commented that King Hippo weighed as much as Bear Hugger and Mad Clown.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gamesradar.com/ps3/f/gamings-greatest-fatties/a-2008022214135170050/g-20071116154720816051/p-6 |title=Gaming's greatest Fatties, Ghostbusters The Video Game PS3 Features |publisher=GamesRadar |date=2008-02-22 |accessdate=2010-08-27}}</ref> In their list of the seven best second quests, ] listed the Title Defense mode of '']'' for the ], stating that losing to the "squirrel-assisted" Bear Hugger would demonstrate the difficulty and creative talent of the developers.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://m.gamepro.com/articles/wii/features/the-7-best-second-quests/210891/ |title=Wii | Feature | The 7 Best Second Quests | GamePro Mobile |publisher=M.gamepro.com |date=2009-06-19 |accessdate=2010-08-27}}</ref> | |||
| He has been described as a favourite of the series by ] editor Levi Buchanan.<ref name="ign1">http://wii.ign.com/articles/987/987471p1.html</ref> | |||
| <ref>http://www.operationsports.com/strategyguides.php?id=888</ref> | |||
| ===Racial stereotyping=== | |||
| <ref>http://www.crispygamer.com/gamereviews/2009-05-18/punch-out-wii.aspx</ref> | |||
| ] with a ].]] | |||
| <ref>http://www.universitychronicle.com/entertainment/punch-out-back-in-business-1.1764859?pagereq=2</ref> | |||
| Bear Hugger has been described as a racial stereotype of Canadian people. In discussing racial stereotyping in ''Punch-Out!!'', GamesRadar editor Brett Elston stated that Bear Hugger embodied several Canadian stereotypes, including being husky, loving the outdoors, ], and drinking maple syrup. Canadian GamesRadar editor Tyler Wilde jokingly stated that the stereotypes were "absolute malarky," stating that they only consume maple syrup on special occasions, and even then, only from "goose-shaped goblets carved from pine wood."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gamesradar.com/wii/f/fun-with-stereotypes-starring-punch-out/a-20090520102033407046/g-2008100214264597030/p-2 |title=Fun with stereotypes: starring Punch-Out!!, Punch-Out!! Wii Features |publisher=GamesRadar |date= |accessdate=2010-08-27}}</ref> Editor Scott Jones commented that because Bear Hugger was Canadian, he consumes a "big jug of booze", though what he is consuming is ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.crispygamer.com/gamereviews/2009-05-18/punch-out-wii.aspx |title=Punch-Out!! (Wii) |publisher=Crispy Gamer |date= |accessdate=2010-08-27}}</ref> | |||
| <ref>http://wii.ign.com/articles/983/983268p1.html</ref> | |||
| <ref>http://www.escapistmagazine.com/articles/view/events/favorites2009/6900-The-Escapist-Staffs-Five-Faves-of-2009-Greg</ref> | |||
| IGN editor Craig Harris called him "over-the-top," describing him as a "fish-loving lumberjack."<ref>{{cite web|last=Harris |first=Craig |url=http://wii.ign.com/articles/983/983268p1.html |title=Punch-out!! Review - Wii Review at IGN |publisher=Wii.ign.com |date=2009-05-15 |accessdate=2010-08-27}}</ref> ] editor Michael McWhertor praised the stereotyping of characters in the series, stating that it was improved in the Wii '']''. He further stated that Bear Hugger was "''extremely'' Canadian."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://kotaku.com/5261201/punch+out-review-call-it-a-comeback |title=Punch-Out!! Review: Call It A Comeback |publisher=Kotaku.com |date=2009-05-19 |accessdate=2010-08-27}}</ref> ] editor Tom Mc Shea described Bear Hugger as a "400-pound Canadian with a love for maple syrup and tiny woodland rodents."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gamespot.com/wii/sports/punchoutwii/review.html |title=Punch-Out!! Review for Wii |publisher=GameSpot |date=2009-05-18 |accessdate=2010-08-27}}</ref> ] editor Chad Sapieha commented that the roster of fighters in ''Punch-Out!!'' "would send chills down the spine of any potential pugilist," mentioning Bear Hugger as one of these boxers, calling him an "ostensibly Canadian Bear Hugger, a syrup-swilling lumberjack by trade."<ref>{{cite web|author=Canada |url=http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/technology/personal-tech/controller-freak/punch-out-floats-like-a-butterfly-stings-like-a-bee/article1144967/ |title=Punch-Out!! floats like a butterfly, stings like a bee |publisher=The Globe and Mail |date= |accessdate=2010-08-27}}</ref> In discussing the increase in stereotyping in the Wii ''Punch-Out!!'', ] editor Chris Kohler described Bear Hugger as a "rotund Canadian strongman" who "drinks from a jug of maple syrup."<ref>{{cite web|author=<!--start post navigation--> Previous post Next post |url=http://www.wired.com/gamelife/2009/05/punch-out-review/ |title=Review: Punch-Out!! Is an Absolute Old-School Knockout | GameLife |publisher=Wired.com |date= |accessdate=2010-08-27}}</ref> | |||
| <ref>http://www.crispygamer.com/gamereviews/2009-05-18/punch-out-wii.aspx</ref> | |||
| <ref>http://kotaku.com/5261201/punch+out-review-call-it-a-comeback</ref> | |||
| <ref>http://www.officialnintendomagazine.co.uk/article.php?id=8598</ref> | |||
| <ref>http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/punch-out-has-title-defence-mode</ref> | |||
| <ref>http://www.gamesradar.com/ps3/f/gamings-greatest-fatties/a-2008022214135170050/g-20071116154720816051/p-6</ref> | |||
| <ref>http://www.gamesradar.com/wii/f/fun-with-stereotypes-starring-punch-out/a-20090520102033407046/g-2008100214264597030/p-2</ref> | |||
| <ref>http://gameinformer.com/games/punch-out/b/wii/archive/2009/09/23/review.aspx</ref> | |||
| <ref>http://www.gamespot.com/wii/sports/punchoutwii/review.html</ref> | |||
| <ref>http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/technology/personal-tech/controller-freak/punch-out-floats-like-a-butterfly-stings-like-a-bee/article1144967/</ref> | |||
| <ref>http://www.universitychronicle.com/entertainment/punch-out-back-in-business-1.1764859?pagereq=2</ref> | |||
| <ref>http://www.bucksherald.co.uk/console-corner/Punchout-review-40Nintendo-Wii41.5396460.jp</ref> | |||
| <ref>http://www.wired.com/gamelife/2009/05/punch-out-review/</ref> | |||
| <ref>http://www.armchairempire.com/Interviews/punch-out-interview-round-1.htm</ref> | |||
| <ref>http://m.gamepro.com/articles/wii/features/the-7-best-second-quests/210891/</ref> | |||
| <ref>http://www.gamepro.com/games/wii/142639/punch-out/video/</ref> | |||
| <ref>http://wii.gamespy.com/wii/super-punch-out-virtual-console/</ref> | |||
| <ref>http://wii.gamespy.com/wii/punch-out/guide/page_12.html</ref> | |||
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Bear Hugger is a fictional character from the Nintendo-produced Punch-Out!! video game seriesw. He is a Canadian boxer who hails from Salmon Arm, British Columbia, Canada, and is the boxing champion of Canada. He first appeared in Super Punch-Out!! for the arcades, and again in Super Punch-Out!! for the Super NES. Most recently, he appeared in Punch-Out!! for the Wii. In the latter game, he was designed by Eddie Viser, and voiced by Richard Newman. He is depicted as a stereotype of Canadian people, depicted as having an obsession for maple syrup and a love for the wilderness. He is powerful, yet also fast. He is bald, and has a thick, brown beard and mustache. He also has a tuft of chest hair, and wears overalls.
Since his appearance in the arcade Super Punch-Out!!, he has received mostly positive reception. He was described as a favourite of the series by IGN and Official Nintendo Magazine. In discussing stereotypes in Punch-Out!!, GamesRadar editor Brett Elston listed ice hockey, an affinity for nature, maple syrup, and his husky stature as stereotypes utilized in his character. Fellow GamesRadar editor Tyler Wilde jokingly stated that Canadians only drink maple syrup on special occasions. Editor Scott Jones stated that Bear Hugger drinks alcohol between matches, misinterpreting the maple syrup jar as a "jug of booze."
Concept and appearances
Bear Hugger is a Canadian boxer. He first appeared in Super Punch-Out!! for the arcades, and then again in Super Punch-Out!! for the Super NES. He most recently appeared in Punch-Out!! for the Wii, where he was designed by Eddie Viser and voiced by Richard Newman. He has several Canadian stereotypes, including a love for maple syrup, ice hockey, and the wilderness. He is bald, and has a thick, brown beard and mustache, as well as a tuft of chest hair. He also wears overalls. As seen in one of the cutscenes, Bear Hugger does boxing training with bears. He also uses a squirrel in his boxing. Eurogamer described Bear Hugger's attack style as being "sheer force to send opponents to the mat." In their walkthrough, IGN noted that he was fast considering how large he was.
Reception
Since appearing in Super Punch-Out!! for the arcades, Bear Hugger has received mostly positive reception. He has been described as a favourite of the series by IGN editor Levi Buchanan, a statement that Official Nintendo Magazine editor Tom East echoed. University Chronicle editor Joe Brown commented that fans of Super Punch-Out!! for the Super NES would be familiar with Bear Hugger. Bucks Herald editor Damien Lucas agreed, stating that anyone would recognize him. GameSpy described him as "one of the wackiest opponents you'll ever see." Operation Sports editor Christian McLeod stated that Bear Hugger was "no pushover." The Escapist editor Greg Tito commented that he giggled every time Bear Hugger called player-character Little Mac "hoser." In discussing King Hippo's girth, GamesRadar editor Chris Antista commented that King Hippo weighed as much as Bear Hugger and Mad Clown. In their list of the seven best second quests, GamePro listed the Title Defense mode of Punch-Out!! for the Wii, stating that losing to the "squirrel-assisted" Bear Hugger would demonstrate the difficulty and creative talent of the developers.
Racial stereotyping
Bear Hugger has been described as a racial stereotype of Canadian people. In discussing racial stereotyping in Punch-Out!!, GamesRadar editor Brett Elston stated that Bear Hugger embodied several Canadian stereotypes, including being husky, loving the outdoors, ice hockey, and drinking maple syrup. Canadian GamesRadar editor Tyler Wilde jokingly stated that the stereotypes were "absolute malarky," stating that they only consume maple syrup on special occasions, and even then, only from "goose-shaped goblets carved from pine wood." Editor Scott Jones commented that because Bear Hugger was Canadian, he consumes a "big jug of booze", though what he is consuming is maple syrup.
IGN editor Craig Harris called him "over-the-top," describing him as a "fish-loving lumberjack." Kotaku editor Michael McWhertor praised the stereotyping of characters in the series, stating that it was improved in the Wii Punch-Out!!. He further stated that Bear Hugger was "extremely Canadian." GameSpot editor Tom Mc Shea described Bear Hugger as a "400-pound Canadian with a love for maple syrup and tiny woodland rodents." The Globe and Mail editor Chad Sapieha commented that the roster of fighters in Punch-Out!! "would send chills down the spine of any potential pugilist," mentioning Bear Hugger as one of these boxers, calling him an "ostensibly Canadian Bear Hugger, a syrup-swilling lumberjack by trade." In discussing the increase in stereotyping in the Wii Punch-Out!!, Wired editor Chris Kohler described Bear Hugger as a "rotund Canadian strongman" who "drinks from a jug of maple syrup."
References
- Kato, Matthew (2009-09-22). "A Fantastic Throwback that's More than Just a Nostalgia Act - Punch-Out!! - Nintendo Wii". GameInformer.com. Retrieved 2010-08-27.
- http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/punch-out-has-title-defence-mode
- "Punch-Out!! Guide/Walkthrough - Wii, Wii Walkthrough - IGN". Guides.ign.com. Retrieved 2010-08-27.
- Harris, Craig (2009-05-28). "Grudge Match: Punch-Out!! New vs. Classic - Wii Feature at IGN". Wii.ign.com. Retrieved 2010-08-27.
- "Wii News: More Punch-Out!! Characters revealed!". Official Nintendo Magazine. 2009-05-18. Retrieved 2010-08-27.
- "" + artTitle.replace("-","") + " - " + "University Chronicle" + " - " + "Entertainment" + "". Universitychronicle.com. 2009-06-21. Retrieved 2010-08-27.
- Lucas, Damien. "Punch-out!! review (Nintendo Wii) - Aylesbury Today". Bucksherald.co.uk. Retrieved 2010-08-27.
- "Super Punch-Out!! - Wii - GameSpy". Wii.gamespy.com. Retrieved 2010-08-27.
- "Punch-Out! Major Circuit Guide - Strategy Guide". Operationsports.com. Retrieved 2010-08-27.
- "The Escapist : The Escapist Staff's Five Faves of 2009: Greg". Escapistmagazine.com. 2010-01-01. Retrieved 2010-08-27.
- "Gaming's greatest Fatties, Ghostbusters The Video Game PS3 Features". GamesRadar. 2008-02-22. Retrieved 2010-08-27.
- "Wii | Feature | The 7 Best Second Quests | GamePro Mobile". M.gamepro.com. 2009-06-19. Retrieved 2010-08-27.
- "Fun with stereotypes: starring Punch-Out!!, Punch-Out!! Wii Features". GamesRadar. Retrieved 2010-08-27.
- "Punch-Out!! (Wii)". Crispy Gamer. Retrieved 2010-08-27.
- Harris, Craig (2009-05-15). "Punch-out!! Review - Wii Review at IGN". Wii.ign.com. Retrieved 2010-08-27.
- "Punch-Out!! Review: Call It A Comeback". Kotaku.com. 2009-05-19. Retrieved 2010-08-27.
- "Punch-Out!! Review for Wii". GameSpot. 2009-05-18. Retrieved 2010-08-27.
- Canada. "Punch-Out!! floats like a butterfly, stings like a bee". The Globe and Mail. Retrieved 2010-08-27.
- Previous post Next post. "Review: Punch-Out!! Is an Absolute Old-School Knockout | GameLife". Wired.com. Retrieved 2010-08-27.
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