WWE 2K

[koberulz]

Universe mode just turned Mysterio and Cena heel. On the same day. Talk about unrealistic.

Bumped the difficulty up to hard, and now I'm starting to get those periods where it feels like whatever I do, I can't get a move in. On the other hand, I'm actually having lengthy, competitive matches which I haven't had in a while on normal, so I think I'll leave it there. The momentum is a pain in the ass, though. 'Taker, Brock, Orton and Barrett are practically unbeatable at this point.

[Andrew]

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Also, an update on upcoming DLC and the official patch.

[JaoSming]

Fact sheet

WWE Live: Bring the atmosphere, spectacle, and fervor of a raucous WWE Live event into your living room with awe-inspiring Spectacular Moments and a new audio system that delivers the most authentic and dynamic commentary, sound effects and crowd participation ever in a WWE game.

Relive The Attitude Era: It was a time when Stone Cold Steve Austin battled for supremacy against his maniacal boss, Mr. McMahon. An era where The Rock told opponents to “know your role, and shut your mouth”, where the Undertaker threw Mankind off the top of the Hell in a Cell, and D-Generation X broke all the rules. Now, for the first time, relive this groundbreaking era in an all-new single player campaign mode that will make you experience the Monday Night Wars like never before.

WWE Universe 3.0: The fan-favorite WWE Universe mode returns, giving you more control over WWE than ever before. Your choices determine your destiny as you dynamically shape your schedules, television shows, and rosters, and form alliances and make enemies on your way to the top.

Predator Technology 3.0: With new animations, transitions, and modified controls built on the Predator Technology™ game engine, WWE ’13 will deliver strategic, fluid, and fun WWE action that plays more smoothly than any prior WWE game.

Create & Share Your WWE: WWE ‘13’s industry-defining creation suite returns to give more ability than ever to create Superstars, arenas, entrances, finishing moves, storylines, and more! Go online and upload your creations to share them with the WWE Universe and download creations from others to add to your own experience.

As for the roster, THQ is touting the "biggest roster" ever in a WWE game. So far, confirmed players include: Steve Austin, The Undertaker, CM Punk, Sheamus, Mankind, Big Show, Mark Henry and Chris Jericho. The THQ website says the game will feature 77 playable characters - 38 Superstars, 7 Divas and 32 Attitude Era Legends.

38 Current and 32 Attitude....wow. Another controls revision? And "good" commentary? ha, believe it when I hear it.

Attitude stuff is good though, recognize what the fanbase wants.

[Andrew]

What does that say about the current product?

On one hand, I really do like the idea of Attitude Era stuff, being the era I got into pro wrestling and a memorable era in the company's history. It sounds like it could be a lot of fun. On the other hand though, it feels like it should perhaps be its own game as it's taking a lot away from the current era. Imagine if NBA 2K12 featured a roster of all those classic teams but only the 16 Playoffs teams from 2011 (a la EA's Versus series prior to NBA Live). That's basically what we're getting here.

I'll still get the game of course and will probably enjoy it a lot, but I could see it garnering mixed reactions with the lack of contemporary content. I suppose they can always release DLC but like 2K12's Legends Showcase, that would feel like charging extra for stuff that should've been in the game in the first place. I guess we'll see, I'm sure the Attitude Era content will be popular (and I'm certainly not against it), but it would be nice to have it in addition to a deep roster of current talent.

As for the controls...well, they've really got to make up their mind and stop changing those around, but I'm sure it'll be easy enough to adjust. It always has been in the past.

[bowdown]

man I might have to buy a console for this game....I gotta get my work on...get paid and buy this...WWF attitude era is the most memorable and favorite TV viewing experience of my life...

[[Q]]

but what about the people who want to play as Tyson Kidd or Yoshi Tatsu??

[deihatein]

but what about the people who want to play as Tyson Kidd or Yoshi Tatsu??

I want Funaki god damn it

[shadowgrin]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eu3Hp7kebls

[JaoSming]

but what about the people who want to play as Tyson Kidd or Yoshi Tatsu??

CAW, hell, that is what happened to everyone who wanted to play as Sheamus a few years ago and Bryan the next year.

[Andrew]

Honestly, couldn't make it more than a minute in. He's about 5% as funny as he thinks he is.

[Andrew]

Or perhaps DLC down the line.

[JaoSming]

more info (that I havent read yet) http://www.ign.com/articles/2012/05/29/ ... -of-wwe-13

[koberulz]

The Match Experience setting is awesome. My biggest complaint about the series has always been matches ending too quickly.

[Andrew]

The Match Experience setting is awesome. My biggest complaint about the series has always been matches ending too quickly.

Agreed, it sounds like they'll be cater to everyone with that setting, with difficulty settings to further adjust the challenge on top of that. Good move.

Better weight detection is being implemented, so the smaller Rey Mysterio can’t body slam the 500 pound Big Show. In fact, super heavyweights like Mark Henry or Show now have different frames to better capture their enormous size. Pinning is now not only influenced by damage, but the power of the move that was previously executed. Non-tagged partners can now be controlled. Replays are being adjusted to be more relevant.

Those are also some welcome changes and improvements. Sounds pretty solid all around, I'm certainly interested to hear more.

[[Q]]

he following superstars and divas are confirmed for the upcoming WWE '13 video game, in stores October 30th. Several wrestlers are duplicated in both eras and will appear in the game as separate characters:

Modern Era: John Cena, Randy Orton, CM Punk, Undertaker, The Rock, Brock Lesnar, Triple H, Chris Jericho, Dainel Bryan, Cody Rhodes, Sheamus, Wade Barrett, Rey Mysterio, Zack Ryder, Dolph Ziggler, R-Truth, Kofi Kingston, The Miz, Jack Swagger, Santino, David Otunga, Kane, Kevin Nash, Christian, Mark Henry, Sin Cara, Epico, Primo, Hunico, Ted DiBiase, Great Khali, Heath Slater, Jinder Mahal, Justin Gabriel, Eve Torres, Kelly Kelly, Bella Twins, Kharma, Beth Phoenix, Alicia Fox.

Attitude Era: Steve Austin, The Rock, Triple H, Undertaker, Shawn Michaels, Bret Hart, Eddie Guerrero, Edge & Christian, New Age Outlaws, Road Warriors, , X-Pac, Vince McMahon, Shane McMahon, Stephanie McMahon, Mankind, Dude Love, Cactus Jack, Trish Stratus, Lita, Big Show, Kane, Davey Boy Smith, Vader, Mark Henry, Ken Shamrock, Godfather and Big Bossman.

WWE '13 will also feature a special celebrity character - WWE Hall of Famer Mike Tyson. Tyson signing with THQ to appear in the video game appears to be a factor in Tyson's induction into the 2012 WWE Hall of Fame. Tyson also recently did a rare interview for Paul Heyman's Heyman Hustle site talking about UFC star Jon Jones' DUI arrest and it's believed that interview was set up by THQ.

Edge & Christian
New Age Outlaws
X-Pac
Stephanie McMahon
Mankind
Lita
Trish Stratus
Davey Boy Smith

[Andrew]

That's not a bad lineup, the big names and current champions (with the exception of Layla) are all in the game.

[shadowgrin]

Mankind, Dude Love, Cactus Jack

They could have just picked one and used those two extra slots for a different wrestler.

[[Q]]

or sacrificed one of the 2 Rocks, 2 HHHs, or 2 Undertakers

[Andrew]

Different eras, different faces/body models. As for Mick Foley's multiple gimmicks, I agree it's overkill but they're all a part of the Attitude Era. It would have been good if the game could've handled them as alternate attires of the same selectable wrestler (perhaps then you could switch between Foley, Mankind, Cactus Jack and Dude Love) to get another couple of wrestlers in there but it's still left the game with a respectable roster.

[JaoSming]

Ken fuckin' Shamrock?! awesome

I think I am going to officially skip WWE 12 and just wait for those

[Andrew]

You didn't end up getting WWE '12? How about WWE All-Stars? I gave the latter a miss and to be honest, probably won't even bargain bin it.

[JaoSming]

Didn't even play the demo (was there even a demo?). I never saw a $30 deal for it until it was too late (I think Best Buy did it), which is usually the price I pop on for wrestling games. I barely played 2011 though, so no biggie.

[Andrew]

A WWE '12 demo or WWE All-Stars demo? I can't remember if there was a WWE '12 demo, come to think of it. Maybe not as I don't remember downloading and playing one. There was definitely a demo for WWE All-Stars though, which I did try out. It was OK, but not really for me.

[JaoSming]

yea I played All Stars, which was enjoyable, and reminded me to bargain bin the TNA Impact! game sometime (it uses the same tech) but evidently it was never available through download - http://www.gamezone.com/products/wwe-12 ... on-network

[Andrew]

That'd be why I don't remember playing a demo, then.