APP THAT CHAMP – LET’S GO CHAMP! GAME

The latest in mobile and tablet gaming is brought to you by former undisputed heavyweight champion of the world Shannon “The Cannon” Briggs. The game is titled ‘Let’s Go Champ!’

after his infamous catchphrase that instills fear in his opponents and cheers from his fans. This game is truly a joy to play.

In the past few years, video game apps have been on the rise. Whether it’s Flappy Bird or Angry Birds, they’ve slowly started to take a bite out of the revenue of console and computer gaming. With console and computer gaming, the prices for games are becoming overwhelming. You add that with the constant updates with the games that you have to pay for, the online subscriptions, the mind boggling cost of a console, and you have an empty bank account.

The game features the classic side-scrolling adventure game with all the best technology and graphics behind it without setting your wallet on fire.

Let’s take a look at the specs of Let’s Go Champ!:

Lets Go Champ! Run with the peoples champion Shannon “The Cannon” Briggs in this fun and addictive runner game.

Can you help Shannon achieve his goal and unlock all the title belts!?

Test your skills as you run harborside through this unique environment.

Tap left side to jump, tap right side to punch, collect coins and if you’re lucky, get the cannon power up to shoot down some obstacles you come across. FEATURES World class graphics

All time great achievements

Memorable and motivating sound bites from the peoples champion himself

Share your knock out scores with your friends on Facebook and Twitter

Unlock new gear for Shannon to run in

On top of having the opportunity to play this game for hours because it was a blast, Social Underground had an EXCLUSIVE chance to talk with Briggs about the game, his career, ambitions to fight Wladimir Klitschko, and so much more:

Social Underground: What made you get into the mobile video game industry?



Shannon Briggs: I’ve been playing video games since I was kid. Atari 2600, Coleco vision, Commodore 64, I even had a Radio Shack computer in 1983. I’ve always been fascinated with computers and gaming. It’s amazing for me at least to live to see how gaming has advanced and so when the opportunity arose, I jumped.

SU: How much input did you have during the creation of the game (voices, boxing stances, punches, etc.)?



SB: I was involved in every level when it came to the concept. I wanted a product that would be fun, entertaining and that could be built upon in the future.

SU: Are you a big video gamer yourself? If so, what games, and most importantly: Xbox, Playstation, Wii, or PC gaming?



SB: I have two sons and a daughter, so I have every gaming system known to man, woman and child. I’m a gamer myself. I go deep into gaming to decompress from boxing and life itself.

SU: LET’S GO CHAMP! is a highly addictive side scrolling game (I’m literally typing and playing right now). Was it your idea to have that type of game?



SB: Together with my partner, Joe Neale, we went over concepts and plots, but to be honest, it was easy due to the fact that we envisioned making a reality game app. Everything in the game is related to a real life experience that occurred on my hunt for the heavyweight championship while chasing Wladimir Klitschko.

SU: If this is highly successful, do you plan on having more games like this, or different styled games where people can play as you boxing opponents. Maybe even a game on a console with your name on it?



SB: That’s the goal. A boxing game whereas you can be a fighter, manager, promoter, referee or even a round card girl. Live the life. Contracts. Fights. Training. Life at home trying to make it. We are in the working stage and pushing for it.

SU: You’ve made it very clear that you want to fight Wladimir Klitschko. Is there any strategy or style changes you’d make against him or any other fighter?



SB: It’s been a lifestyle change. Everything from diet to the people I’m around. Positivity. Staying the course. Not falling into negative thoughts. Staying positive and inspiring others along the way.

SU: What is your training regimen like whilst getting prepared to fight Wladimir Klitschko?



SB: It’s train, eat right, sleep, study boxing film, therapy for aching muscle and repeat. I’m more focused now than ever. I feel like it’s my time.

SU: I’ve always wondered — since I’ve only been in a few actual fights with minimal damage — how long does it take to recover from a fight? Movies and television always get it wrong when it comes to what happens when someone gets punched in the face once, but the amount of times in boxing is unreal.



SB: It takes a certain type of human being to be able to withstand punishment and years to condition your body. The healing part I’ve always been great at. I’m a fast healer. I recover fast.

SU: Who was the largest heavyweight you ever fought?



SB: Lennox Lewis was huge. Strong guy.

SU: When training, do you go 100% against sparring partners?

SB: Depends on if they were talking crap or if they come in peace.

SU: Pacquiao or Mayweather – who you got?

SB: 3 to 5 years ago I would have said Pac, but I’m leaning towards Floyd now due to size.

SU: Thank you for taking the time to answer my questions, and thanks for being so much fun to watch in and out of the ring. LET’S GO CHAMP!!

SB: Thank you brother!! #LETSGOCHAMP

You can head over to Google Play and download LET’S GO CHAMP for your tablet or smartphone right this minute.

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