Wrestling Games 2013

[The Amazing Rando]

"He made his Wrestlemania debut last year at Safeco Field in Seattle where he became the youngest WWE Champion in history."

No proofreading necessary.

He's objecting to the fact that this was Lesnar's SECOND title win.

 

[DrVenkman PhD]

The expanded video on the creation suite made Superstar Heads look really cool - it was nice they added the option to automatically make them alternate attires. It also seemed to back-up the rumour that Piper was intended for Mania 2 but problems with Mr. T removed him from the full roster - they have a model ready to go of Piper in his Mania 2 attire.

In other "if you didn't take 50 minutes to watch that video" notes, they did expand the CAW slots from 50 to 100.

 

[2GOLD]

Lots of cool features and best roster of all time....but any words on how the game actually plays yet?

Watch the reviews, the last two they pointed out how good the game was. Then two weeks later, once the bribe checks from THQ bounced I would assume, they were pointing out the HUGE issues with the game.

 

[Angle-plex]

That's what I'm afraid of. All the initial reviews for the last two games were great. Can't trust them this time

 

[fazzle]

Could just wait a few weeks and wait to see what actual reaction is? It's not like you HAVE to get it as soon as it comes out.

 

[2GOLD]

I'm waiting until Black Friday to get it for 35 if it is good or just say skip it if it sucks.

 

[KingPK]

Or just watch VGCW streams to see how bad the AI will be.

 

[vivisectvi]

I was generally fine with last years outside of the 2 count bullshit. Either way, they got me again so I've pre ordered.

 

[vivisectvi]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xt6QJ6N178o

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9dCzBL72HRY

 

[DrVenkman PhD]

Unless I missed it, I don't like the lack of "Atten-hut!" to open Slaughter's theme.

 

[MillenniumMan831]

I was impressed they didn't just assign him his face theme.

 

[vivisectvi]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C0S1igBoFsI

YES! "WHERE'S MY SPOTLIGHT" Batistsa FTW!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lLr4eb-GTj4

 

[KingPK]

And there's the first instance of "floaty belt" on Batista.

 

[Haws Bah Gawd]

Floaty belt and cardboard strap. FOR THE LOVE OF GOD, WHY WAS THIS SOMETHING SO EASY FOR THE PS2 AND N64 TO DO?!

 

[vivisectvi]

Because every character in the older games had pretty much the same model with a different skin, more or less. As the variables of detail increase, so does the difficulty in accomplishing something that would otherwise be seen as simple, I would imagine.

Also, the spinner belt has always had this issue even where other titles did not. I'd like to see how his model wears different titles.

 

[vivisectvi]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZV7i3jJSGhA

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sCLgNr836gU

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gUaLusqF0T8

 

[vivisectvi]

http://youtu.be/C6TtKWRg8y0

http://youtu.be/qC0_nmQpe6s

 

[The Amazing Rando]

Love how they animated Jericho selling Sweet Chin Music. Really wish they would have just went all out and did the looooong entrance and had Shawn fire (and misfire) the streamer guns.

 

[DrVenkman PhD]

With “WWE 2K14” set to hit stores in the U.S. on Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2K today announced “The Streak” mode, a brand-new game feature that celebrates the historic WrestleMania record of The Undertaker.

2K’s Creative Director, Cory Ledesma, revealed exclusive details about “The Streak” mode, stating that the developers “wanted to do something special to pay homage to The Undertaker and pay tribute” to his astounding 21-0 record on The Grandest Stage of Them All.

“The Streak” mode will allow players two unique game types to virtually live as WWE’s legendary Deadman, and also to go head-to-head with The Phenom at WrestleMania.

With “Defend The Streak,” players will take the reins as The Undertaker himself and battle wave after wave of opponents at The Show of Shows. Also available in Exhibition Mode as “The Slobberknocker,” this gauntlet match-like mode challenges players to see how many opponents they can take out, one after another.

In “Defeat The Streak,” players will be faced with the daunting task of challenging The Undertaker in his domain upon The Grandest Stage of Them All, a stage The Deadman has dominated for more than two decades. According to Ledesma, pinning The Deadman will be no easy task, as 2K’s developers have cranked it up to an off-the-charts fifth difficulty level that will incorporate supernatural elements to mirror The Undertaker’s near-mythic WrestleMania aura.

When asked which Superstar gamer he thought might have the best shot at beating The Streak in the game, Ledesma had some fun at the expense of The Awesome One. "For sure The Miz has no chance whatsoever!" Ledesma told WWE.com. "I could be there coaching him, and he would still have no chance. The guy that has a lot of talent that I know could give The Undertaker a run for his money is Kofi Kingston. Not only is he a gamer, but he’s awesome at our game."

Ledesma went on to detail improvements made to “WWE 2K14’s” Universe Mode, calling the feature a “total sandbox experience” wherein players can completely customize their world. With updates to the game’s Rivalry Manager, improved match AI logic, stat-tracking of all your created rivalries, the ability to create an all-Divas show and the inclusion of user-created WWE Championships into the WWE Universe Experience, “WWE 2K14” promises to be the most immersive sports-entertainment game of all time.

Additionally, Superstar Threads allows users the unique opportunity to change up the colors of Superstars’ and Divas’ ring gear and entrance attire — an all-new feature added to a completely overhauled Creation Suite. Also included in this year’s Creation Suite is the ability to use a WWE Superstar as a template in creating a custom Superstar, a feature fans have demanded in past games.

In nearly three decades of WrestleMania, there is one record that stands alone: Undertaker’s legendary undefeated streak. Now, we’re paying homage to The Deadman’s unprecedented run at the Grandest Spectacle in Entertainment with WWE 2K14’s brand-new Streak Mode, part of the 30 Years of WrestleMania experience.

Within the Streak Mode, you’ll have the option to either defend Undertaker’s legendary streak, or try your hand at defeating it. Find out how each option works below, then scroll down for screenshots of the game mode dedicated to The Phenom himself, Undertaker.
Defend the Streak

Choose whether to use Undertaker or Undertaker (Retro)
Defend The Phenom’s legacy in a non-stop, slobberknocker-style contest
Raise your score by defeating as many Superstars and Legends in a row as you can
Upload you results and scores online to prove how dominant you are

Defeat the Streak

Choose any Superstar or Legend on the WWE 2K14 roster
Select Undertaker or Undertaker (Retro)
Face off against The Deadman upon the Grandest Stage of Them All
Try to defeat Undertaker and his arsenal of special abilities seen only inside this mode
Show off to the rest of the WWE Universe by uploading your results and high scores online

 

[vivisectvi]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kh-ixZFyjfE

Mr. Perfect at ringside!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=icX9zo2G8gQ

 

[DrVenkman PhD]

Seeing another designed from scratch NPC model for the Mania mode makes me baffled / annoyed further that they just threw Stephanie's normal game model out there for the HHH/Jericho WMX8 match. It's minor, but the kind of minor thing that when you look at the bigger picture you realize could have easily been fixed.

 

[vivisectvi]

I'm just more baffled as to why you would have Perfect as a manager and not as a playable wrestler. Hopefully he has a "superstar head" or is a part of future DLC plans.

 

[Angle-plex]

If this game plays well, it will be the best wrestling game ever with all these features.

 

[KingPK]

That's a pretty huge "if".

 

[DrVenkman PhD]

I'm just more baffled as to why you would have Perfect as a manager and not as a playable wrestler. Hopefully he has a "superstar head" or is a part of future DLC plans.

Well that too... throw in Big Bossman and you've got a Mania VII match and another Taker streak victim.

 

[MillenniumMan831]

Have they announced their DLC for this year? Maybe Perfect / Piper are included there.

 

[vivisectvi]

http://youtu.be/_k49dbIxE3I

http://youtu.be/JWP3RWAEgA4

http://youtu.be/qm7oW398qgM

 

[DrVenkman PhD]

HEY! NOTHING YOU CAN SAY!

 

[vivisectvi]

http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x15wj75_theshield-entrance_videogames

 

[vivisectvi]

http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x15wjmj_ryback-entrance_videogames