Video Gaming News - September 2003
Calabasas, CA (September 8, 2003) - THQ and JAKKS Pacific today
announced the release of WWE WrestleMania XIX, exclusively for GameCube.
From THQ:
Emphasizing simulation-style gameplay, "WWE WrestleMania XIX" features all
the action, excitement and attitude of World Wrestling Entertainment. The World
Wrestling Entertainment videogame franchise remains one of the biggest brands in
interactive entertainment, with total sales in excess of $350 million in the
U.S. alone. "WWE WrestleMania XIX" is available now at major retail outlets
throughout North America.
"`WWE WrestleMania XIX' not only appeals to hardcore wrestling fans with its
in-depth story mode, location-specific damage and enhanced grappling engine, but
also reaches fans across all genres of fighting games, as a fast-paced
competitive experience," stated Peter Dille, senior vice president of worldwide
marketing, THQ. "This next installment in the GameCube franchise delivers our
most compelling WWE experience to date with new game modes, impressive graphics
and the power of the world-recognized WWE brand."
"`WWE WrestleMania XIX' for GameCube offers a new dynamic to WWE videogame
fans," said Nelo Lucich, Vice President of Interactive, JAKKS Pacific. "With all
new gameplay mechanics and Superstars with real-life attributes based on power,
strength and speed, the realism of WWE WrestleMania is brought closer to the
fans exclusively through this Nintendo GameCube release."
About "WWE WrestleMania XIX"
Developed by Yuke's Co., Ltd. of Japan, "WWE WrestleMania XIX" features more
than 40 WWE Superstars, including Stone Cold Steve Austin, Triple H and Brock
Lesnar. The game also showcases several WWE Superstars for the first time,
including Goldberg, Scott Steiner and Rey Mysterio(R), giving "WWE WrestleMania
XIX" an impressive stable of overall talent. New features exclusive to "WWE
WrestleMania XIX" include an all-new story mode that takes players across five
different environments in 30 unique missions complete with scripted cut-scenes.
In addition to the all-new story mode, "WWE WrestleMania XIX" features an
enhanced countering system with strong and weak grapples, detailed Superstar
models and location-specific moves with realistic results. Players can wear down
their opponents by taking advantage of each Superstar's unique abilities,
attributes and extensive move sets. "WWE WrestleMania XIX" includes several new
game modes, including Tutorial, ShopZone and story-driven Revenge mode.
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