Video Gaming News - March 2004
Calabasas, CA (March 16, 2004) - THQ and JAKKS Pacific, Inc. today
announced WWE Day of Reckoning for the GameCube.
From THQ:
WWE Day of Reckoning features all the action, excitement and attitude of
World Wrestling Entertainment and is designed exclusively for the Nintendo
GameCube. THQ and JAKKS' World Wrestling Entertainment licensed videogames have
sold more than 527 million worldwide since 1999. WWE Day of Reckoning is
scheduled for release in Fall 2004.
"We're pleased to announce WWE Day of Reckoning and solidify our reputation as
the premier publisher of wrestling games on all gaming systems," said Tiffany
Ternan, senior vice president of North American sales and distribution, THQ. "We
are poised to maintain leadership in this competitive genre and continue
creating high-quality WWE titles."
"WWE titles for the Nintendo GameCube have consistently been top sellers in the
WWE video game franchise, and we expect WWE Day of Reckoning will be another
strong title in the franchise," commented Nelo Lucich, vice president of
interactive, JAKKS Pacific. "With new storylines, a create-a-superstar feature
and several first-timers added to the roster, we believe WWE fans won't be
disappointed with Day of Reckoning."
About WWE DAY OF RECKONING
Developed by Yuke's Co., Ltd. of Japan, WWE Day of Reckoning features more than
40 WWE Superstars including Kurt Angle(R), Chris Benoit(R) and Triple H(R). The
game also showcases several new WWE Superstars including John Cena(TM) and Randy
Orten(TM), giving WWE Day of Reckoning a massive stable of overall talent. WWE
Day of Reckoning includes a completely original story mode filled with deception
and betrayal, entitled School of Hard Knocks. Players can create a Superstar and
work their way up the "minor leagues" of sports entertainment and graduate to
WWE programming by competing against established WWE Superstars. Additional
features include Bra & Panties Match(TM) with WWE Divas(TM) and WWE Legends, two
features available for the first time on the Nintendo GameCube. WWE Day of
Reckoning also features strong and weak grapples with an all-new submission
system as well as realistic reversals and Superstar finishers.
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