Archive for the ‘WWE’ Category
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2K Release Schedule Essentially Confirms This Year’s Next-Gen Plans
It has been widely expected that 2K Sports would release NBA 2K14 on the PS4 and next Xbox which would likely come shortly after first releasing on the 360 and PS3. However WWE 2K14 - considering the acquisition of the license from THQ who had been battling financial trouble, the continued development from Yuke's studio, and the even tighter time frame between the two - appeared unlikely to make that same fluid transition. The quarterly financial report from Take Two has basically confirmed ...
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WWE 2K14 Cover Goes to The Rock
The lead-up to Wrestlemania is always the biggest time of the year in terms of consumer interest and interaction for WWE. With Wrestlemania 29 on Sunday the company even made video game news with still over seven months until the typical release time frame for the series arrives. Executive Vice President of Consumer Products Casey Collins announced that The Rock will be featured on the cover of WWE 2K14. Dwayne Johnson has become one of the biggest names in the entertainment industry l...
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WWE on Board with Take Two for Five Years; 2K14 Developed by Yukes For Fall Release
Last week brought confirmation of the WWE license moving to Take Two and some of the details behind how the deal came together. Now ESPN has gone further into the partnership with news on it being a five year agreement, the franchise falling under the 2K Sports brand, Yuke's continued involvement, and oversight from Visual Concepts. “With Yukes, we have a lot of history, and we’ve been very happy with what Yukes has done in the past,” said Collins. “What we’re going to do moving f...
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WWE Move to Take Two Confirmed
As reported here last month and from multiple other sources the WWE license has been obtained by Take Two the parent company of 2K Sports. The question since turned to how the series would be handled moving forward given that the development studio, Yukes, would not be part of that transaction. Courtesy of Bloomberg some details have arrived today. (more...)...
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Take Two May Have Obtained WWE License
Take Two, parent company of 2K Sports, may have acquired the WWE license that had entered a free agency period due to the THQ bankruptcy proceedings. Initial rumors were that EA Sports was the company that came to an agreement with WWE but follow-up information I received indicated that it was more likely to be Take Two. IGN has confirmed those rumblings though it is important to note nothing yet is official. (more...)...
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THQ Bankruptcy Means WWE License Will Likely Soon Need a New Home
Earlier today THQ declared bankruptcy and the intention to sell off assets to Clearlake Capital Group representing the latest development in what is the gradual demise of the company. While some ongoing projects at THQ have been confirmed to continue development the one property on the most shaky ground considering its licensed status is WWE. Several franchises were named-dropped by THQ president Jason Rubin today as still being on track and WWE was not one of them. (more...)...
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WWE 13 Pre-Orders Get Mike Tyson
Pre-orders of WWE 13 will receive a code to download a playable Mike Tyson. The deal is non-exclusive so all major retailers will be offering it - with Amazon the first to post it today. Tyson is best remembered for his appearances leading up to and at WrestleMania XIV, where he was recruited by D-Generation X (DX) to serve as a ringside enforcer during the main event match between DX member Shawn Michaels and Stone Cold Steve Austin for the WWE Championship. Tyson, sporting a sleeveless DX...
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Features List and Full Roster for WWE 13
Last week a trailer leaked for WWE 13 that confirmed the "Attitude Era" theme, CM Punk as the cover star, and October 30 as the release date. Now THQ has officially announced the game and rolled out the central features for this year's iteration accompanied by descriptions of each. The entire roster has also leaked out and will feature 77 wrestlers - 32 coming from the "Attitude Era" including 8 who remain active that have special "Attitude" versions. Check out the first screenshots in th...
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WWE 13 Teaser Trailer Leaked
Rumors have WWE 13 focusing on the "Attitude Era" - in fact Sean "X-Pac" Waltman essentially confirmed that a while back - and now a teaser trailer which even features some glimpses of gameplay footage has leaked in advance of the game's official announcement. The trailer focuses on current WWE Champion CM Punk but has flashes of "Attitude" stars in their roles at the time with "Stone Cold" Steve Austin, Mankind, and The Undertaker. Also worth noting is the game being dated for 10/31 (11/...
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WWE WrestleFest iOS Review
By Corey Andress Whether you think WWE is the pinnacle of sports entertainment or a silly circus, there's no denying the popularity of its unique blend of violence and melodrama. With that in mind, it's less than surprising to see the classic 1991 arcade game WWE WrestleFest making its way on to iOS devices. Spruced up, with a roster of classic old-school fighters and new blood, it offers a chance to relive a time when fighting games had all the subtle nuances of a chair to the face. (...
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