daniezutton Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 (edited) A few months ago I made a thread about THQ, former developers of the WWE games going bankrupt. There were rumors about Take-Two Interactive getting the rights to WWE games, now it's true. NEW YORK — 2K and WWE today announced that they have entered into an exclusive multi-year agreement granting 2K the exclusive worldwide rights to publish the critically acclaimed WWE video game franchise across all major platforms and distribution channels. The series, which will continue to be developed by Yukes in Japan, will combine the studio’s signature gameplay with 2K’s commitment to authenticity in WWE ’14, the latest iteration of the popular, long-running series. With the addition of the WWE franchise, 2K will continue a highly successful, 15-year tradition established by past WWE titles. Financial terms were not disclosed.“The WWE series is a great addition to our stable of triple-A titles, and we’re very happy with this exclusive agreement with our new partners,” said David Ismailer, Chief Operating Officer for 2K. “We look forward to capturing the excitement of WWE and marrying it with the same commitment to authenticity and entertainment that we give to our NBA 2K and MLB 2K franchises.” 2K has a strong history in growing premier sports simulation titles, evidenced by the incredible commercial success of the NBA 2K series, with more than 15 million units of NBA 2K11, NBA 2K12 and NBA 2K13 sold to-date worldwide. This year, in the first week of its release, NBA 2K13 sold 49 percent more copies in the same time frame than the franchise’s previous record-holder, NBA 2K11. “2K’s reputation for outstanding quality and dedication to authenticity are a perfect fit for WWE,” said Casey Collins, Executive Vice President, Consumer Products for WWE. “This new partnership will ensure that WWE continues to be one of the leading video game brands in the world and we look forward to continuing the franchise with the benefit of their expertise across a variety of platforms.” “The development work on the WWE franchise is impressive, and we’re excited to combine our background in developing the NBA 2K series with theirs in this new partnership,” said Greg Thomas, Executive Vice President of 2K Sports. “Fans can expect the most authentic WWE experience on game consoles this fall.” Developed by Yukes, WWE ’14 is not yet rated by the ESRB and will be available for consoles in fall 2013. For more information on 2K, visit www.2K.com. Read it yourself on WWE's Official Website http://www.wwe.com/i...series-26090727 I'm a fan of the WWE games but it needed a turn around. THQ just couldn't hack it anymore and I think the only reason WWE '13 sold decently is because they implemented the Attitude Era into it. Honestly, it just seemed like THQ gave up on the WWE series. Edited February 20, 2013 by DRaGoN-_-TaMeR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parker Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 (edited) I haven't enjoyed wresting games since WCW Vs. NWO for the Nintendo 64. I have heard from fans of wresting that the games have been going downhill so I hope a new developer can bring back what people enjoyed. Parker Edited February 20, 2013 by Parker 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aranea Highwind Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 Let see if they will improve in the graphics as they have gotten worse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullstomp Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 I haven't enjoyed wresting games since WCW Vs. NWO for the Nintendo 64. I have heard from fans of wresting that the games have been going downhill so I hope a new developer can bring back what people enjoyed. Parker Not a new developer, Yukes is still making it. Only thing changing is the name and the publisher. So lets see if 2K actually shakes things up or releases the same old same old. I love wrestling games so I'm hoping for a shake up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daniezutton Posted February 20, 2013 Author Share Posted February 20, 2013 I haven't enjoyed wresting games since WCW Vs. NWO for the Nintendo 64. I have heard from fans of wresting that the games have been going downhill so I hope a new developer can bring back what people enjoyed. Parker Downhill is putting it lightly. Let see if they will improve in the graphics as they have gotten worse. Indeed they have. Smackdown vs. Raw 2007 had better graphics than WWE 13, in my opinion. The superstars looked better anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EliteVega Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 Sounds great, hopefully 2k will be able to improve the franchise. The best WWE game I ever played was Day of reckoning since then, nothing has been able to beat it for me at least. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZeRoCoOL06 Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 Besides the WWF N64 games, Smackdown Here Comes The Pain on the PS2 was the last WWE game i enjoyed...but i did like WWE 13 story mode =)...i just hope 2K revives this franchise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Dark Mark- Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 I have some bit of hope for 2K with this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daniezutton Posted February 21, 2013 Author Share Posted February 21, 2013 Not a new developer, Yukes is still making it. Only thing changing is the name and the publisher. So lets see if 2K actually shakes things up or releases the same old same old. I love wrestling games so I'm hoping for a shake up. Some people from Yukes are being brought in to help work on the new WWE games, not the entire dev team. Not sure if that is true or not but I know I read it somewhere. -Unknown Source Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aranea Highwind Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 They get worse the PS2 the graphics looked good for a console with limitations the TNA game sucked there no doubt about that but the graphics were incredible good and for a game that was released on 2008 looking better than a 2012 released game says a lot even though it is made by different developers which means Yukes is probably too lazy adding details to the wrestlers physics 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daniezutton Posted February 21, 2013 Author Share Posted February 21, 2013 I want some game modes and other things as well. This is what I want, I know it's not all about me and whatever you reply with, I will most likely already know or agree with you. General Manage Mode When I mention this, people tell me just to play Universe Mode. No, it's just not the same. I liked competing against the CPU to see if I could become the GM of the Year. Though it wasn't hard, it was fun. I propose a difficulty setting for GM Mode if they bring it back. Up-To-Date Roster The most up-to-date roster would be nice. I don't want to see Brie and Nikki Bella in the game when they were fired. So this year, Eve, Kelly Kelly, and Beth Phoenix should not be in WWE 2K14 because they were released. If not an UTDR then have servers that work so I can download superstars and divas that are not in the game. DLC I don't want DLC of a superstar or diva that should have been in the game. AJ Lee and Layla are prime examples. Legend DLC is perfectly fine, as long as it isn't the same ole Legends we get every year. Real Weight Detection Rey Mysterio suplexing Big Show, no... This is who I expect (should/want) to be in WWE 2K14 AJ Lee Aksana Alberto Del Rio Alicia Fox Antonio Cesaro Big Show Booker T (with Suit, Normal Ring Attire, and King Booker Attire) Brodus Clay Chris Jericho CM Punk (BITW Attire and GTS Attire) Cody Rhodes Damien Sandow Daniel Bryan David Otunga (Normal Attire and Harvard Attire) Dolph Ziggler Dean Ambrose (Shield Attire and NxT Attire) Drew McIntyre (The Chosen One Attire and 3MB Attire) Epico Heath Slater (Normal Attire and 3MB Attire) Jack Swagger Jey Uso Jimmy Uso Jinder Mahal (Normal Attire and 3MB Attire) John Cena Kaitlyn Kane Kofi Kingston Layla Mark Henry The Miz Primo R-Truth Randy Orton Rey Mysterio The Rock Roman Reigns (Shield Attire and NxT Attire) Rose Mendes Ryback Seth Rollins (Shield Attire and NxT Attire) Sheamus Sin Cara Tamina Snuka Tensai Triple H (Suit Attire, DX Attire, and Original Attire) Undertaker Wade Barrett These are questionable Alex Riley Big E Langston Bo Dallas Camacho Cameron (Manager) Christian Curt Hawkins Darren Young Evan Bourne Ezekiel Jackson The Great Khali Hunico Jerry Lawler (Announcer Clothing and Ring Attire) Johnny Curtis JBL (Suit and Ring Attire) JTG Justin Gabriel Mason Ryan Michael McGillicutty Naomi (Manager) Natalya Santino Marella Ted DiBiase Titus O'Neal Tyson Kidd William Regal Yoshi Tatsu Zack Ryder Non-Playable Josh Matthews Justin Roberts Lilian Garcia Matt Striker Michael Cole Mr. McMahon Paul Heyman Ricardo Rodriguez Scott Stanford Theodore Long Tony Chimel Vickie Guerrero They get worse the PS2 the graphics looked good for a console with limitations the TNA game sucked there no doubt about that but the graphics were incredible good and for a game that was released on 2008 looking better than a 2012 released game says a lot even though it is made by different developers which means Yukes is probably too lazy adding details to the wrestlers physics I liked it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Dark Mark- Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 (edited) I really miss the branching storylines for your created superstars. And as useless as it may seem, I miss walking around backstage in 1st person view Edited February 22, 2013 by xWSPx420x 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jc_Nz Posted July 21, 2013 Share Posted July 21, 2013 I haven't enjoyed wresting games since WCW Vs. NWO for the Nintendo 64. I have heard from fans of wresting that the games have been going downhill so I hope a new developer can bring back what people enjoyed. Parker This was a good game, and WCW Revenge on Nintendo 64, there was also one on PS1 where you could build stables of wrestlers and you and a friend could both use your own wrestler in the story mode. they have really gone down hill since then, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sukezaemon32 Posted July 27, 2013 Share Posted July 27, 2013 I miss the cross-gender matchups. Been had No Mercy since the year it came out, but I remember the save file kept erasing on itself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eternalunderdog Posted July 27, 2013 Share Posted July 27, 2013 Two things I've heard 2K mention they want to add that I'm in favor of are reversals that now transition to moves as well as positions, and real weight detection that I think someone mentioned earlier in this thread is one of the things 2K wants to implement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PREDRAG-K Posted July 27, 2013 Share Posted July 27, 2013 One thing I think they need to improve are reversals, they were far too easy on WWE'13 that the game didn't feel like watching it on TV. Example of every match online; reversal, reversal, reversal, reversal, reversal, running grapple, punch, reversal, reversal, reversal, ect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daniezutton Posted July 27, 2013 Author Share Posted July 27, 2013 Sorry about the lack of information... http://wwe.2k.com/news/us-gameplay-improvements.php Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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