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Take-Two to publish WWE games pending court approval

Alexander Sliwinski — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 08:00:00 EST

Take-Two Interactive is set to enter a publishing deal for WWE games, confirming a previous report. IGN obtained a quote from the parent company of 2K Games, 2K Sports and Rockstar that it expects to take over the license previously held by defunct publisher THQ.

"At this time, the agreement is pending court approval and we anticipate that it will be finalized shortly," a company representative told IGN. "We are very excited about the potential of this agreement and will have more to share at the appropriate time."

Take-Two plans to keep developer Yukes on to helm the franchise. The exact financial terms of the deal have yet to be disclosed. WWE isn't the only thing Take-Two picked up from the collapse of THQ, spending $10.9 million on Turtle Rock's still secret Evolve during the asset auction last month.

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Report: THQ's WWE license going to Take-Two

David Hinkle — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 19:15:00 EST

While most of THQ's coffers have already been cleaned out, there's been no official word on any party making a move on the WWE license. An IGN source suggests Take-Two will take over the WWE line of games.

The negotiations for the WWE license apparently took place outside of the formal THQ auction, IGN notes. According to documents obtained by Joystiq, Take-Two has already spent $10.9 million snagging Turtle Rock's Evolve from THQ.

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WWE 13 review: Gimme a hell yeah

Mike Suszek — Mon, 05 Nov 2012 19:00:00 EST

Pro wrestling is all about details. Devoted fans know the nuances of some of the biggest moments in the business' history well, from the formation of the Brothers of Destruction to Stone Cold Steve Austin soaking Vince McMahon in beer. A video game that dives into the rich history of the WWE is forced to reconcile all the details of the entertainment product. WWE 13 often meets those expectations, but is not the best there is, was, or ever will be.

Much like past games, WWE 13 continues to push the illusion of wrestling, which is perfectly acceptable. It's a combat game with fighting mechanics, and some of those mechanics have been cleaned up since last year. One-button reversals now have an added indicator to tell you if your trigger finger is too fast or too slow (based on the small window to execute reversals, it often is). The "OMG" moments addition provide spectacular, albeit circumstantial events that can turn the tide of matches - things like trucking an opponent through the outside barrier by the crowd or heavier opponents actually causing the ring to collapse. Aside from these improvements, the in-ring action hasn't seen much change; players seem to transition a little more smoothly between moves, and most of the buggy, "jarring" animations in WWE 12 were cleaned up. Wrestling feels largely the same in this game, just a touch more fluid.

Gallery: WWE '13 (10/4/12)

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Assassin's Creed 3 is second biggest launch of year in UK

Alexander Sliwinski — Mon, 05 Nov 2012 09:00:00 EST

Red-coat murder simulator Assassin's Creed 3 is publisher Ubisoft's biggest launch ever in the UK. According to Chart-Track, along with the previously mentioned achievement, AC3 is also the second biggest launch of the year (behind FIFA 13, natch). This fifth installment in the franchise (1, 2, Brotherhood, Revelations, 3) sold double that of Assassin's Creed 2 during its launch week, and 117,000 units more than last year's Revelations.

FIFA 13 sits comfortably in second, followed by three new titles and Medal of Honor: Warfighter's quick fall from grace. WWE '13, Football Manager 2013 and Need for Speed: Most Wanted debut in spots three through five, respectively. Kick it on past the break for the UK top ten.

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WWE 13 DLC bundled into 'Axxess Pass'

JC Fletcher — Thu, 04 Oct 2012 15:45:00 EST

WWE 13 offers a DLC season pass like so many other recent games, except the WWE version is called the "Axxess Program," making use of a creative spelling of the word "access" for reasons we can't fathom. The $20 pass grants access to the "Attitude Era" and "WWE" Superstars Packs, the "You're Welcome in Five Languages Pack," and Axxess-exclusive wrestlers Goldust and Diamond Dallas Page.

The "Attitude Era" pack, due on Oct. 30, includes wrestlers Rikishi, Scotty 2 Hotty, Grand Master Sexay, Gangrel, and Val Venis, along with an "Accelerator" to unlock all in-game items. "WWE Superstars," out in November, comes with Tensai, Ryback, Drew McIntyre, Yoshi Tatsu, Divas AJ Lee and Natalya, and special Championship matches. The third pack, due in January, includes Damien Sandow, Antonio Cesaro, Jimmy and Jey Uso, Brian Pillman, Chainsaw Charlie, and Diva Layla. It also comes with 20 new moves.

Gallery: WWE '13 (10/4/12)

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WWE '13 runs down its roster of wrasslers

David Hinkle — Tue, 21 Aug 2012 19:30:00 EST

The last time we watched Monday Night Raw, John Cena was only enrolled in Thuganomics 101. According to WWE '13, he now has his doctorate in Thuganomics. Good for him to pursue higher education! And they say these guys are all brawn and no brains ...

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WWE '13 Collector's Edition features Stone Cold Steve Austin

Mike Suszek — Tue, 17 Jul 2012 01:00:00 EST

THQ announced a special collector's edition of WWE '13 that features legendary pro wrestler Stone Cold Steve Austin. The Austin 3:16 edition of the game includes a DVD/Blu-Ray about Austin's career, signed art, and Austin's in-game attire and classic ATV ring entrance. The collector's edition version is priced at $79.99 and is available for pre-order now on THQ's site, which lists the Austin 3:16 edition for PS3 and Xbox 360, not Wii.

A tie-in with the oft-hilarious Texas Rattlesnake fits with THQ's "Attitude Era" approach to this year's game, which will see the inclusion of Mankind and Mike Tyson. WWE '13 is slated to Irish whip players off retail ropes and into a scoop slam, a two-count pin attempt, figure four leg lock, rope break, and a chair shot to the head when the referee isn't looking ... all on October 30.

Gallery: WWE '13 (Stone Cold Steve Austin)

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WWE '13 is your big chance to wrestle like a professional boxer (Tyson, specifically)

Ben Gilbert — Tue, 19 Jun 2012 09:45:00 EST

Mike Tyson is known for his years as a professional boxer slash professional ear-biter, so you can imagine our surprise when THQ announced this morning that he's appearing in upcoming wrestler WWE '13. Tyson's reprising his role from 1998 as a "ringside enforcer" for D-Generation X. He's also a playable character, though, ya know, he's totally not a wrestler.

"The baddest man on the planet is back - and only in WWE '13," Tyson said in the press release, totally of his own volition and not written by someone else. "Fans everywhere can now relive what I experienced during the 'Attitude Era.'"

Only pre-orders of WWE '13 get access to Tyson as a playable character. The game launches on October 30 on Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and Wii.

Gallery: WWE '13 (Mike Tyson)

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WWE '13 slamming retail October 30

Alexander Sliwinski — Wed, 30 May 2012 20:00:00 EST

WWE '13 has an official spring off the ropes date of October 30. THQ reiterated the title would launch this year in a recent investor call and accidentally flipped the switch last week on the game's trailer.

The financially troubled publisher has six games launching this fiscal year (ending March 2013). Darksiders 2 is set for August 14, Saints Row's Enter the Dominatrix is in September, WWE '13 slams October and Company of Heroes 2, Metro: Last Light and South Park in 2013.

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Leaked WWE 13 trailer shows off slams, jams and a Nov. 1 2012 release date

Jordan Mallory — Fri, 25 May 2012 17:30:00 EST

The above leaked trailer for WWE 13, assuming it hasn't been ripped from the pages of YouTube by THQ, shows off many of the wrestling acrobatics and tiny shorts one can look forward to performing and wearing this fall, when the game pile drives its way onto retail shelves come November 1.

Eagle-eyed readers will recognize wrestling legends The Undertaker, Stone Cold Steve Austin and Mankind, among newer faces like Sheamus, Mark Henry, CM Punk and Chris Jericho. Hey THQ, how 'bout bringing back some Doink?

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