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    WWE 2K16

    in COMPUTERS & GAMES & TECH

    Posted

    Gamescom 2015: First WWE 2K16 Gameplay Details Revealed

    IGN has released new information about the game..check it out with entrance and gameplay videos.....

    Last year was challenging for WWE 2K15, as console generation transitions often are for sports sims. On top of the challenges that come with re-building an established franchise to meet the expectations that come with new hardware, Visual Concepts and Yukes opted to radically change the gameplay direction of the long-running wrestling series. It was a lot to handle, and while our WWE 2K15 review gave it a lot of credit for improving the depth and overall pacing of matches, there was a lot of missing meat in terms of the roster and feature set. After sitting down with 2K and Visual Concepts, it's clear that bridging that content gap while continuing to make matches feel more like the real thing is the gameplan for WWE 2K16.

    Probably the biggest piece of news is the roster, which will top out at over 120 unique playable characters. I asked what "unique" meant exactly, and I liked the answer: that in most cases, it means an actually different person, not several different versions of the same character. If the same performer has two completely different gimmicks, those would be counted as separate unique characters, but the same wrestler from different eras wouldn't count towards that 120. So, completely hypothetically, Dude Love, Cactus Jack, and Mankind would represent three unique characters, but 90s Triple H and current Triple H would actually be just one. Again, no confirmation about any of those names/eras, but hopefully that illustrates just how big this roster is gonna be. And yes, we already know that there will be current NXT members on the roster. Finn Bálor fans rejoice!

    What I'm most pleased with personally, is that they aren't turning back with the changes they've made to match pacing and overall gameplay - in fact, they're pushing further in the "simulation" direction. Chain grappling is back, and there are more transitions and moves now to reflect the abilities of the wrestlers involved. Chain grapples are also now impacted more by your wrestler's attribute values, and there can even be ties, resulting in breaks or cheap parting shots. More exciting is the addition of "working" grapples where the initiating wrestler can rest up and get some stamina back while draining his opponent's. It's a neat way of taking an element of in-ring performance and turning it into a useful gameplay mechanic.

    Reversals have long been a tough to balance element, either turning matches into a never-ending chain of non-moves, or being so tricky to use that one player ends up watching helplessly as they get beat to a pulp for minutes at a time. This year, two huge changes to how reversals work may actually solve the issue once and for all. You start each match with a limited stock of reversals. Once you use one, it will slowly regenerate over time, meaning that if you try to counter every move thrown your way, you'll be out in no time flat, leaving you completely vulnerable until one regenerates. What's more, you can now pass on your initial chance to reverse a move at its startup, and instead attempt a mosre difficult to time "major" reversal mid-move. It will cost you two reversal stocks, but the effects can be match-changing, debuffing your opponent in a variety of possible ways and giving you time to really turn things around.

    That's it for the big gameplay additions, though there's a bunch of small, significant additions that are either all-new, or a much needed return for something 2K15 was missing. Let's round up the rest of what's been revealed about 2K16:

    •MyCareer is back, and this time it goes a lot further, all the way to you gaining admission to the WWE Hall of Fame.

    •Create a Diva, Create a Show, Create an Arena, and Create a Championship are back in!

    •WWE Universe: Wrestlers can now be booked to multiple shows

    •Online has been "overhauled."

    •Three-man commentary team, with John "Bradshaw" Layfield joining King and Cole.

    •Ladder, handicap, and tornado tag match types added back in.

    •No loading screens between entrances, and you can assault opponents during their entrance!

    •Improved ref and manager AI.

    NXT 2015 THREAD

    in WWE PROGRAMMING

    Posted

    Former WWE NXT Tag Team Champion Possibly Debuting a Gay Hairstylist Gimmick

    According to Reddit user MetsFan4Ever, a verified WWE insider, the reason why the Lucha Dragons dropped the NXT Tag Team Titles is because WWE wants to try pushing Kalisto as a singles wrestler.

    With Rey Mysterio on his way out of WWE, the company is trying very hard to find the next Latin star, and Kalisto is reportedly being tested out for the role.

    While Mysterio wrestled with a mask, WWE reportedly decided not to go that route with Kalisto, and instead have tried him out with a gay hairstylist gimmick. Kalisto reportedly did very well in the role, and it’s possible we could see him continue the gimmick on TV as opposed to his current Kalisto character.

    WWE 2k15

    in COMPUTERS & GAMES & TECH

    Posted

    The full list of maneuvers to be added to the game via the New Moves Pack can be seen below:

    • Cross-Legged Fisherman Buster
    • Electric Chair/German Suplex Combo
    • Knee Drop Brainbuster
    • Straight Jacket German Suplex
    • Bridging Package Powerbomb
    • Spinning Powerbomb
    • End of Days
    • Backslide Driver
    • Northern Lights Brainbuster
    • Fireman’s Carry Overhead Kick
    • Fireman’s Carry Neckbreaker
    • New Generation Combo
    • Hart Attack
    • Spike Piledriver 2
    • More Bang
    • Package Piledriver/Brainbuster Combo
    • Spike Tombstone Piledriver
    • Calf Killer
    • Rear Naked Choke
    • Somersault Cutter
    • Figure-Four Headscissor
    • Strong Style Knee Strike
    • Tequila Sunrise
    • Chicken Wing Gutbuster
    • Cravate Suplex
    • Handspring Cutter
    • Rack Attack
    • Running Knee Smash
    • Crunchy
    • Uso Crazy
    • Kudo Driver
    • Discus Big Boot
    • Sister Abigail 3
    • Gutwrench Suplex Combo
    • Lumbar Check

    Cool list. Nice to see Kenny Omega, Adam Cole, Chris Hero, Bucks and a few others get represented as far as moves go. Strong Style Knee Strike sounds like the Boma Ye. I'm sure Nakamura will be a popular CAW if he isn't already. Fireman's Carry Overhead Kick sounds like it could be Ricochet's finisher, but I'm not positive. Not many CAW slots for 2k15 though, right? These would have been great if they were added to last year's game.

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    Raw 9-1-14

    in WWE PROGRAMMING

    Posted

    It appears that WWE has already changed gears, and is trying to move on from the Michael Sam angle as quickly as possible. Earlier today the article was the first thing on WWE.com, and as of now it’s nowhere on the front page, or the dedicated page for Monday Night Raw. You can still search for related articles, but the page that hosted Stephanie’s letter now redirects to the homepage.

    Instead of Sam, WWE has announced Jerry Springer for Raw next week, in a “family management” segment with the Bella Twins.

    WWE has announced the return of Jerry Springer to Monday Night Raw next week. The official announcement was made on WWE.com this afternoon:

    The Bella Twins are about to get some family management advice from a third-party.

    Jerry Springer has been confirmed to moderate a discussion between the estranged “Total Divas” stars on the season premiere of Monday Night Raw in Baltimore on Sept. 8. The Bellas, as the WWE Universe knows, have been at vicious odds since Nikki turned on her twin sister Brie at SummerSlam. Recent weeks have seen Nikki demean her sister at every turn and go so far as to slander her reputation in “Growing Up Bella” vignettes that exposed Brie’s alleged childhood secrets.

    Raw 9-1-14

    in WWE PROGRAMMING

    Posted

    I've always sworn that I'd never be one of those "judge by the recap" guys, but, my God, I do not regret my decision to spend the night watching Nitro at ALL.

    So you are the guy with the "I could be watching Nitro at home . . for just 9.99" sign in the front row :D

    A fan was kicked out of Raw for holding a "I Could Be Home Watching Nitro for $9.99" sign at the show. That fan has now posted to Reddit slamming WWE for kicking him out. The fan said that security threatened to arrest him, tried to get his ID and accused them of bullying him

    "I got threatened with arrest. They tried getting my id for records. Fuck the entire company. They kicked me out because of the sign. It's fine that I got kicked out but trying to bully me. Bring it. The piece of shit guy in the suit with the WWE logo on his suit is a little bitch yes man for Vince. They threatened me with everything in the the book and I walked out of the arena on my own will. Fuck Vince trips and Steph suck my fucking dick you cunts"

    "They came up to me at about 9pm and we're like give me the signs. I was like which one. They took one of the three I had and walked away 2 minutes later came back with a big black guy in a suit and asked me to follow them. Which I didn't told them to fuck off. Which they threatened me with arrest and I laughed in their face. After about 5 minutes of time being assholes I walked to th e area where they sell everything and tried talking to them. All I got was surrounded by dick heads in suits telling me WWE didn't like me and wanted me gone. I refused to leave and begged them to bring the Des Moines police department so I could be taken to jail and they wouldn't. I walked down out on my own free will after being fed up with the bullshit Fuck the WWE and their bullying"

    Raw 9-1-14

    in WWE PROGRAMMING

    Posted

    Stephanie McMahon recently wrote a letter on the WWE website, inviting Michael Sam to WWE Raw next week. Below is what she had to say:

    “Exhibiting class and dignity rarely shown in professional sports, WWE invites you to next Monday’s RAW to speak of your struggles to succeed, lessons you have learned along the way, the courage it takes to be yourself and the prospects of your continued journey.

    You are a role model, who by example can encourage everyone to stand up and openly be themselves.”

    Signed,

    Stephanie McMahon

    CBO, WWE

    JAN 2014 WRESTLING DISCUSSION REBOOT THREAD

    in The PROFESSIONAL WRESTLING

    Posted

    Dolph Ziggler's Comments That Got Him Backstage Heat Revealed

    What did he say?

    It was previously reported that Dolph Ziggler's push was stopped in WWE because of comments he made on September 4 during an interview with MLive.com. The comments in question seem to be about WWE World Heavyweight Champion Randy Orton.

    He said: "I've made it clear; I'm not patient at all – several times. I've been very vocal about my position on the card and in the company. I'm not trying to say 'Hey, everybody sucks and I'm great!' But I love doing this, and at some point you go 'OK, It's not my time right now and I got to figure something out' And when it's time, that's when I must go out there and make as huge of an impact as I can and let everyone know 'I dare you to follow that, I dare you try something better.' And when they don't (counter or match what I'm doing in the ring) I'm very outspoken about it and it can get me into very hot water (with the company). Then you never know where we're going. Everybody can be just so outspoken about taller guys, and guys like Randy Orton being the face of the WWE, the WWE Championship. I dare you to put me in a back alley with Randy Orton or someone like that. I guarantee I'm not afraid of someone taller."

    Credit: The Wrestling Observer

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