Video Gaming News - August 2005
Calabasas, CA (August 29, 2005) - THQ today announced that WWE Day of
Reckoning 2 has shipped to retailers throughout North America.
From THQ:
Continuing the popular series with a full-scale offering of action,
excitement and attitude, WWE Day of Reckoning 2 was developed by Yuke's Co.,
Ltd. in Japan exclusively for the Nintendo GameCube.
WWE Day of Reckoning 2 offers players more than 45 characters, including current
Superstars John Cena, Batista, Triple H, Big Show, Randy Orton and playable
Legends such as The Rock, Mankind, Stone Cold, Hulk Hogan and Bret Hart.
Including a new and longer original story mode filled with deception and
betrayal, players can create their own Superstars and enjoy plot lines tying
back to the original WWE Day of Reckoning video game. Complete with high quality
cut scenes, improved graphics and an enhanced fighting system, WWE Day of
Reckoning 2 also offers multiple levels of pain and limb damage, new finishing
moves, special grapples and improved AI differentiators between characters to
bring new levels of realism and fun to the franchise.
"With the original game having just achieved 'Player's Choice' status on
Nintendo GameCube and now with this next stellar rendition, the WWE Day of
Reckoning franchise is on track to become a long-term success story," said Peter
Dille, senior vice president of worldwide marketing, THQ. "WWE Day of Reckoning
2 picks up where its predecessor left fans yearning for more and delivers
another powerful installment of first class wrestling action."
"WWE Day of Reckoning 2 marks another step forward for the franchise," said Nelo
Lucich, vice president of interactive, JAKKS Pacific. "With significant game
play improvements, an impressive offering of Superstars and new Legends playable
for the first time, WWE Day of Reckoning 2 is a must-have for gamers and core
wrestling fans."
« Back to last page · News Page »
 |
