Upcoming boxing title Punch Out!! will support Nintendos Balance Board in allowing players to dodge and weave defensively against your opponent. Its safe to assume the peripheral isnt mandatory but the feature will allow Wii Fit owners looking to branch out their living room exercise repertoire to make greater use of the Balance Board. The games support of the peripheral is listed on the Nintendos Official Italian websites listing of the game Grazie! Source: Nintendo Italy via BalanceBoardBlog