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So is Orndorff not on a legends contract or have his family not signed one? Seems strange to think we have Hogan, Piper, that we had Mr T in ‘22 and we now even have Ali and yet people are saying the tag match isn’t there…

Bit of a shame that three matches are from the same year, but I quite like the mix of the others as they haven’t gone for all the standard to be expected ones. Though I am starting to suspect with them using the same model that at this point it feels like no one at 2k has ever actually seen Randy Savage!

I think there’s a high chance that outside of the roster all the ‘big’ reveals have been made. I think the additions this year are basically the new match types. I think the 40 years of WM for showcase is a good choice, and I think they’ve added ECW to GM mode and some extra cutscenes to Universe mode. MyRise I feel like it will be mostly the same as last year but with new stories obviously. I don’t feel like there’s anything else really big coming though to be honest. I am very curious to see who’s on the roster though, over 200 people and taking away those released since means we should get a fair few new people, though it may be a bit like last year where NXT see’s a fair few additions to make up a lot of that. Oh, MyFaction, well, all they need to do with that is just announce that the models are useable across all modes and it’s an improvement.

Over the last few years they’ve basically turned universe mode into a towers mode where you can pick a couple of cutscenes between some of the matches. Them neglecting it has made it feel less and less like building an actual universe unfortunately. Not sure why it always gets ignored for modes like MyFaction.. well outside of £££

God that standing front stomp animation really needs to be reanimated doesn’t it. Needs to be a corner move with the opponent down, but like Roman’s spear with its own wake up taunt, Seth in the corner, opponent gets up to their hands and needs, Seth runs out a couple of steps and hits it. Was really hopeful of getting a new one considering he never hits it as in game. I like the super stomp but don’t want to end every match with it to preserve it a bit.

There’s always a bunch of people who are upset every time someone like Ali makes the game because they feel that slot could have been better used for someone like Jillian Hall.

I feel like a lot of people would feel hype for it regardless, because they just want to, and that’s cool, it’s nice to look forward to the game. im pleased they’ve added match types, but I have t seen anything yet that’s making me rush out to pre order. That and the usual gameplay negatives looming over it from the last couple of editions. Need to see the roster really.

Yeah I’d say so, certainly adds to the immersion.

On 2k23, you buy the virtual currency, that’s currently set at; £4.49 for 15,000 VC. £8.99 for 32,500, £17.99 for 67,500, £44.99 for 187,500, £89.99 for 400,000. which goes to show how nuts it is that people are paying some of those prices to possibly unlock characters you can only use in one mode (only possibly because you’re buying the packs for a chance the card you want is in there). There are basic packs, deluxe packs and the ‘boxes’ which contain multiple packs in them. Most of the basic packs are either 16,500vc or 17,500vc. So it will depend if they stay at that price point, in which case the cheapest set of VC isn’t even enough to open a pack. So you have to go for the £9 option. Or, they might, with the new market place give you the option to just buy one card outright, but I should imagine it’s going to likely be at the least a fiver to buy the one card you want looking at the current price point.

Not sure how I feel about a “40 years of Wrestlemania” mode having 21 matches. Especially when 2 of them are from WM 39. Just doesn’t feel very 40 years you know? Especially when we know things like Hogan v Andre, and likely Austin v Bret are going to be repeated as well. I know it’s tricky considering who is signed to deals etc and having people available… but I don’t know, I feel like that 21 should be a bit higher.

Yeah the new legacy video shows that outside of the super finisher top rope version, Seth’s stomp is still the crappy gut kick run to the rope ones we’ve had for years… boo.

So the super finishers in the most parts are moves and animations we already had, I.e. Orton with the point kick, Owens with the apron power bomb. There is however one new stomp from the top rope with Rollins which looked decent, though the downside is the standard stomp looked like it was the same from the side animation we’ve had for years now, with any luck there’s another one included too. Glad to see Rude back, and Warrior at least has a different attire.. but hmm… everytime I see that tie up before every. Single. Move. …I cringe again. Still, plenty more to see yet.

Today usually marks some smaller discoveries, we’ll likely see some footage of people taking the straps down, menu screens, perhaps some footage of the interactive elements of match types like backstage brawl (the breakable glass and elevator perhaps) and these sorts of things. Last few years we sometimes see some new moves and animations if the selectable wrestlers just happen to have them, attires, renders etc. They usually hold back the roster for the ratings reveal and a few key bits where they usually have some sort of developer discussion series via YouTube. Plus side is it’s such a short release window now that we should start seeing a lot, quickly from this point. The people who attend to play the game over the rumble weekend are t usually given the full copy either, it’s usually a few match types and 10-15 wrestlers… usually depends which YouTubers had the idea to go off sneaking through the menus!

To me that’s clearly Cole middle, Graves left, and Saxton right

Ambulance match looks fun with simple mechanics - and I like the match winner poses on top of it. Will offer a nice alternative to things like last man standing for certain feuds. I think I’ll likely use the ramp cam as default too, I’d always missed it from HCTP etc. Really want to see a roster list now, I’m hoping a few of the legends we lost are put back in - Rick Rude, Mr Perfect etc Watching the full vid of the match they had, there’s zero changes to the gameplay, so it’s still attitude on ps one stances followed by lock ups for every move. Shame to hear Saxton on commentary still (when was he actually last a commentator?!) However I mentioned before that even though it was unfortunate I wasn’t expecting them to change the gameplay/controls in any way. Some of the additions are promising mind, and hopefully lots more positives still to be revealed.

This hopefully means everything as well, so they come with entrances, music trains etc…. Imagine how frustrating it would be to unlock legend attires of people but only have their new trons etc Good news overall though, will actually make MyFaction worth playing.

Think Brock will be in, wouldn’t be surprised to see his mania matches against Taker and Angle in either.

I always think the RVD model is off, but can never out my finger on exactly why… I feel like the upper arms are too skinny and it makes his body shape weird?

Missed the last page, I’m 37, first wrestling game I played was Royal Rumble on the SNES. Certainly come a long way! Though No Mercy and HCTP levels have still never been reached since for me. This forum is an older generation that I imagined reading the last page or two!

Ooh yeah looks like it, I haven’t looked or used him in 22 or 23, was Heenan in those or was his last appearance 18/19? Who are we thinking is in biggest need of a redesign/rescan? I’m thinking it’s for to be Savage hasn’t it? Hasn’t had a good model since about 2k14. Hopefully this new WM model they are giving him is a complete redo.

Ha was the first thing I thought too! Speaking of appearances above and them doing people favours (Heymans hair, Romans abs etc) I do wish they would sort out Hogans body. Don’t get me wrong Hogan is/was a big guy, but his upper body in these games is ridiculous, it’s like he’s swallowed a barrel or theyve copied over his all stars model

Interview in the metro uk appears to imply that MyFaction alts could be useable in other offline modes, will believe it when I see it, it’s spoken about in Assembkes live stream video if you want to watch, near the end.

I got one wrong doing it from memory however! The HHH one is basically the same gear, but it isn’t the terminator entrance, it’s the gold crown and mask with the red robe, the one where he had Sasha, Charlotte and Alexa as part of the entrance.

100%. All the covers are great, and that 40 years cover is, for me, the best cover since the multi-person US version of SYM. Always think the multi person covers are ten times better than the solo covers.