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Activision Interested In TNA Wrestling Game [Rumor]

Submitted by Ian Fisher on Sat, 02/23/2013 - 07:26
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The WWE may finally have some competition when it comes to the world of video games. While the WWE recently wrapped up a contract which will see all future games representing the brand published by Take Two Interactive, one of the last competitors in the wrestling world may be gearing up for a video game comeback.

Take Two and WWE Finalize Publishing Deal, New Talent To Oversee Future WWE Games

Submitted by Ian Fisher on Wed, 02/20/2013 - 10:07
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Take Two and the WWE have officially finalized their deal which will see all future WWE games published under the 2K Sports banner for the next five years.  As reported last week, the deal reached between Take Two and the WWE will not only see core developers from THQ return to the project, but the team at Yuke’s as well.  Such news led wrestling fans into a tale-spin of depression that would only be rivaled by John Cena being the WWE champ again for thr

Take Two Officially Acquires WWE Game License, Yuke's Returning To Develop Titles

Submitted by Ian Fisher on Thu, 02/14/2013 - 11:11
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Wrestling fans will no doubt be in a bad mood considering the latest news to happen in the world of the WWE. The newfound depression amongst wrasslin fans isn’t because CM Punk is no longer the champ, but instead pertains to the world of WWE video games.  Previously it appeared as if a new era of wrestling games was set to begin due to the closure of THQ, but now it appears that we could simply be in store for more of the same – a predicament that plagues the wrestling industry itself.

THQ Finally Ceases To Be + IP News

Submitted by Ian Fisher on Thu, 01/24/2013 - 07:42
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At long last the era of THQ has come to a close. After being foretold in a sense nearly a year ago via Kevin Dent and made more apparent by the public financial issues that the company was running into, THQ is now a thing of the past.  The somewhat unfortunate demise of THQ isn’t a complete tearjerker moment however as several properties and studios made famous by the company will thankfully live on with new homes. 

[Review] WWE 13 - One of the Worst Games in Recent Memory.

Submitted by Corey Rollins on Mon, 12/03/2012 - 15:38
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Overall Feeling: 

The fact this game was released is astounding. Any positive points from WWE Attitude Mode or player creation are fully eclipsed by an absurd number of bugs and poor game design.

The Pros: 

+ Attitude Era Nostalgia Bomb.

+ Deep and impressive player content creation tools. 

The Cons: 

- Frequent game crashes.

- Unpolished and riddled with glitches and bugs.

- Online servers keep erasing data.

- 3GB save file on PS3 makes PS+ Cloud storage useless.

- Broken Universe mode design.

- Pay-Per-View matches have no purpose.

- Terrible game audio issues.

- David Otunga's Music. 

ShogunGamer.com Rating : 
3

THQ's latest installment of their long lived World Wrestling Entertainment licence hit the shelves on October 30th 2012. While many publications, blog and fans rushed to get their reviews of WWE 13 up on day one, I waited. Patiently.  Now that we’re over a month since its release, I'm rather glad I sat on this and really took the time to explore this game. 

WWE Brawl Is Officially Down For The Count

Submitted by Ian Fisher on Thu, 05/31/2012 - 14:11
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For those out there who care, another casualty in the mismanagement of THQ has been revealed but it may be a good or bad scenario for those who love action set within the squared circle.  Announced last year in an unexpected fashion was WWE Brawl, a fantasy based entry in the long running WWE series THQ has produced for well over a decade.  

THQ Outlines Their Future Software Line-Up (Everything Isn't Lost Just Yet)

Submitted by Ian Fisher on Thu, 02/02/2012 - 14:47
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At last we have some news concerning THQ that doesn’t entail the potential demise of the company or the closure/termination of a beloved studio or property.  Things may be far from perfect for THQ, the company lost $56 million this last quarter alone, but they are persevering in the way any publisher can by continuing to release software.

Are Wrestling Games As Fun As They Could Be?

Submitted by Ian Fisher on Wed, 01/11/2012 - 11:57
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Over the recent holiday break I really didn’t find myself all that busy. In between bouts of Starhawk and Saints Row: The Third I just found myself watching a vast array of shows on Netflix or occasionally playing with a Speed Racer RC car. Yup, I was living the highlife for two weeks.  But in between my bouts of crotch punching the citizens of Steelport in Saints Row: The Third I did find myself doing one thing: I was watching a lot of classic WWE wrestling.  

WWE '12 [Review]

Submitted by Ian Fisher on Mon, 11/28/2011 - 13:50
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Overall Feeling: 

Far from being a perfect game, WWE ’12 delivers some entertaining and mostly authentic wrestling action that is definitely the step in the right direction.  While not all of the new elements in the game work perfectly or feel amazing, the new combat, revamped presentation, and simulation emphasis does result in a game that could become addicting for WWE fans across the world.  Outside of a few issues with the combat controls and A.I., there isn’t much in WWE ’12 to take to task outside of the current netcode debacle which makes connecting online harder than beating the Undertaker’s WrestleMania win streak.

The Pros: 

+ Presentation is stellar and really captures the WWE spirit, both in and out of the ring.

+ Not every wrestler in the game looks identical to their real world counterpart, but the visuals as a whole are good compared to past WWE games.

+ Road to WrestleMania mode has some nice stories that are better than what is on the WWE right now.

+ Once everything clicks, the matches in WWE ’12 can be as entertaining as what is on TV.

The Cons: 

- A.I. is a bit uneven in how it relies too much on counters.

- Lack of a training mode is a huge issue given the learning curve the game has.

- Combat is simple but feels like it could’ve benefitted from more direct user control via another attack button.

- Netcode is a joke right now as connecting online is a huge issue.

ShogunGamer.com Rating : 
7

Wrestling is a sport that isn’t for everyone since it’s one of the few things that to this day is somewhat niche in the world of entertainment. No, I’m not talking about the grapple and submission heavy world of Greco Roman wrestling, but instead what is sometimes called wrassling if you’re from the South, good old-fashioned sports entertainment wrestling.

The Action Of WWE 12 Is On Full Display In This New Video

Submitted by Ian Fisher on Mon, 08/15/2011 - 05:33
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I used to be a hardcore wrestling fan and while I still check in on Monday Night Raw every now and then, I’ve completely fallen off the radar when it comes to WWE games.  Wrestling used to be a big part of my entertainment life but lately WWE All Stars has been the only wrestling game to keep my interest because it was a straight up arcade wrestling game.  A lot of gamers have lamented the many problems the WWE Smackdown video game series has had over the years and now THQ is trying to rectify them in WWE 12.

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