WWE 2K

[Andrew]

I'm guessing they'll have Rock-Austin Part Three for Wrestlemania 19 as well.

[Lean]

WM12: Hart vs HBK

AWESOME. Kinda imagined what the objectives are for this match.

[Andrew]

I'm guessing it'll be a condensed to something like a 10 minute time limit, though it'd be cool if there's a 60 minute option for those who really want it.

[Sauru]

when should we expect to see the full roster?

[Andrew]

The game is out October 31st, so presumably the full reveal is coming within the next few weeks.

Meanwhile, I pre-ordered the Phenom edition from EB Games. It's a shame it's EB exclusive as they are more expensive than other stores (online or offline), but I've saved money with other recent pre-orders, there is some extra content I find appealing and Taker is my all-time favourite, so I'll shell out the extra bucks this time.

[Sauru]

i went to preorder that edition myself and they said sold out lol. i guess i could try one of the other 100 gamestops if i really wanted to

[Andrew]

I just pre-ordered it online, though I'm picking it up from my nearest store.

[koberulz]

I'm guessing they'll have Rock-Austin Part Three for Wrestlemania 19 as well.

Yup:
WM18: Jericho vs HHH
WM19: HBK vs Jericho
WM19: Rock vs Austin
WM20: Show vs Cena
WM20: Brock vs Goldberg
WM21: JBL vs Cena
WM22: Edge vs Foley
WM23: Batista vs Taker
WM23: Cena vs HBK
WM24: Flair vs Michaels
WM24: Orton vs Cena vs HHH

[MJALLDAY]

I'm guessing it'll be a condensed to something like a 10 minute time limit, though it'd be cool if there's a 60 minute option for those who really want it.

It is condensed. http://www.examiner.com/article/wwe-2k1 ... ch-details

[Andrew]

I'm guessing they'll have one of the Taker/HBK matches along with one of the Taker/HHH matches, probably HBK's retirement match and the Hell in a Cell match respectively. If so, no complaints here. I'm also guessing they'll do both Rock/Cena clashes. If so, that'd bring the count to 36, with nine other matches across the last five Wrestlemanias.

Also, according to this Tweet:

The ENTIRE #WWE2K14 roster will be revealed this Monday on #Raw, @WWE & http://WWE.2K.com ! Who do you want to see?

[buzzy]

I think it's 46 matches.

Still disappointed Eddie/Rey didn't make it.

[Andrew]

I've read 45.

[koberulz]

Rounding out the WrestleMania mode:
WM25: Edge vs Cena vs Show
WM25: HHH vs Orton
WM26: Jericho vs Edge
WM26: Cena vs Batista
WM26: Taker vs Michaels
WM27: Edge vs Del Rio
WM27: Miz vs Cena (with, by the look of the screenshot, Miz's inflatable "AWESOME" entrance)
WM28: Taker vs HHH (HIAC)
WM28: Punk vs Jericho
WM28: Rock vs Cena
WM29: Punk vs Taker
WM29: Lesnar vs HHH
WM29: Rock vs Cena

[MJALLDAY]

It sucks that all the newer Wrestlemaias that I've never seen or given a shit about get two matches each. As far as I'm concerned The Miz has absolutely nothing to do with the history of Wrestlemania.

[buzzy]

Soooo no HBK/Taker 25?

Lel.

[Andrew]

WM26: Taker vs Michaels
WM28: Taker vs HHH (HIAC)
WM28: Rock vs Cena
WM29: Rock vs Cena

Called it. Mind you, I went back and watched the trailer yesterday and the HIAC match was quickly shown. I wasn't exactly going out on a limb there, indeed I probably should've remembered that.

[koberulz]

Soooo no HBK/Taker 25?

Lel.

Given that it was exactly the same as the next one, minus the stipulation, why would you include it? "It was the better match" applies to DVD compilations, not so much video games.

If only they'd done the same thing with Rock/Austin and Rock/Cena.

[Andrew]

I'd need to look back at the cards before I offer my own suggestions, but which matches would you replace them with, given the wrestlers that are appearing in the game?

[buzzy]

Soooo no HBK/Taker 25?

Lel.

Given that it was exactly the same as the next one, minus the stipulation, why would you include it? "It was the better match" applies to DVD compilations, not so much video games.

Still a reasonable argument to want the best matches in this mode, is it not?

This is like a top 3, top 5 match of all time.

[koberulz]

I'd need to look back at the cards before I offer my own suggestions, but which matches would you replace them with, given the wrestlers that are appearing in the game?

That seems an arbitrary restriction.

"None" is, of course, an acceptable answer...is the mode really better with 45 matches, three of which are repeats, than it would be with 42 matches?

[Sauru]

It sucks that all the newer Wrestlemaias that I've never seen or given a shit about get two matches each. As far as I'm concerned The Miz has absolutely nothing to do with the history of Wrestlemania.

agreed. so many classic matches of the past yet we get the miz? how do we not have machoman vs warrior? this match was easily the warriors best match even though his match vs hogan was the "biggest"

[buzzy]

officially 46 matches, btw.

[Andrew]

I'd need to look back at the cards before I offer my own suggestions, but which matches would you replace them with, given the wrestlers that are appearing in the game?

That seems an arbitrary restriction.

Well, it would be somewhat difficult to include matches featuring wrestlers that won't be appearing in the game.

Since the mode is supposed to be very similar to Attitude Era from last year, I guess the inclusion of certain rematches is to represent rivalries and payback, certain high profile angles coming full circle and all that.

[koberulz]

Well, it would be somewhat difficult to include matches featuring wrestlers that won't be appearing in the game.

Sure, but what exactly is stopping them from putting different wrestlers in the game if they wanted to have different matches?

[bigh0rt]

Well, it would be somewhat difficult to include matches featuring wrestlers that won't be appearing in the game.

Sure, but what exactly is stopping them from putting different wrestlers in the game if they wanted to have different matches?

I imagine on some level these guys are getting paid, no?