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RaychelSnr · 02-17-2009, 04:14 PM

For fans of pro wrestling, or maybe just the WWE, this year will mark a very special anniversary. The Connecticut-based wrestling company is set to host the 25th installment of WrestleMania. And in celebration, the WWE will (probably) have an amazing card filled from top to bottom with great match-ups, a special hall of fame ceremony highlighted by the induction of Stone Cold Steve Austin, and yes, the release of the Legends of Wrestlemania (LoW) video game.

And as a gamer and all-around fan of wrestling games, the release of LoW interests me. I am fascinated by LoW’s potential features, roster and gameplay, but also by LoW’s subsequent release and potential overall quality -- or lack thereof.

This upcoming Mania anniversary also calls to mind another upcoming anniversary, this one set for November of next year. Figured it out yet?

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vegaas · 02-17-2009, 04:55 PM

What I dont understand is why there hasnt been a wrestling game released for the PS3 in Japan yet. Anyone have any news on upcoming japenese wrestling games for the PS3?

ehh · 02-17-2009, 04:58 PM

Great article, I haven't even considered buying a wrestling game since No Mercy, granted I stopped following wrestling shortly after that. I still play No Mercy or Wrestlemania 2K at least once a month. Great wrestling games are so much fun and addicting, I'm really looking forward to LoW and praying that it delivers.

luv_mist · 02-17-2009, 05:34 PM

I thought it was only me that didn't feel the appeal of the new titles. I picked up 2007 only to be turned off by the strange feel that it gave me. I'm definitely missing the N64 days when we would be up all night battling. Can only hope that the fun will make its way back.......

asu666 · 02-17-2009, 06:16 PM

Fire Pro Returns is my favorite. I'd like to get a Legends game because I don't follow wrestling now, but loved it back in the Andre the Giant, Macho Man days.

statum71 · 02-17-2009, 09:00 PM

Man I just wish WWE didn't have one of those exclusive license with THQ. I think competition would make for better games.

The graphics have improved but Here Comes The Pain was it for me.

Mos1ted · 02-17-2009, 10:38 PM

I was actually thinking about this very same subject over the weekend. I was having fond memories of my high school days playing wrestling games until 4 AM with my buddies. WWF War Zone and WWF No Mercy were my favorite. Before that, Royal Rumble for the Sega Genesis was the time burglar. Once THQ got ahold of the WWF/WWE license, I stopped playing wrestling games. Their gameplay is just too "unrealistic" for me. I love the fact one games such as War Zone and Attitude that my opponent didn't just pop right back up after I did a power move on him. The THQ engine is just too fast and too arcadey for my taste.

Mayne Event 41 · 02-17-2009, 11:01 PM

I too have been in desperate need of a lastin' wrestling game since the days of World Tour/Revenge/Wrestlemaina2K/No Mercy.... Me and my friends are tryin' desperately to rekindle what we had with those games with Smackdown 09.... and yes, graphics-wise Smackdown is leaps and bounds ahead of the days of N64.... But I know, and I can speak for them as well, that we would be willin' to sacrifice graphics and all the other bells and whistles for down right good gameplay..... It was simple enough to get a noob in to the game and done just right to where you would have to know what you are doin' and won't button-mash to get the victory.... Maybe someday........ someday, big wigs at WWE will realize that and decide to revert back....... but then again that is really wishful thinkin'

02-17-2009, 04:14 PM	#1
RaychelSnr Executive Editor OVR: 57 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 4,846 Blog Entries: 490	A Legendary Demise: What Has Happened to Wrestling Games? For fans of pro wrestling, or maybe just the WWE, this year will mark a very special anniversary. The Connecticut-based wrestling company is set to host the 25th installment of WrestleMania. And in celebration, the WWE will (probably) have an amazing card filled from top to bottom with great match-ups, a special hall of fame ceremony highlighted by the induction of Stone Cold Steve Austin, and yes, the release of the Legends of Wrestlemania (LoW) video game. And as a gamer and all-around fan of wrestling games, the release of LoW interests me. I am fascinated by LoW’s potential features, roster and gameplay, but also by LoW’s subsequent release and potential overall quality -- or lack thereof. This upcoming Mania anniversary also calls to mind another upcoming anniversary, this one set for November of next year. Figured it out yet? Read More - A Legendary Demise: What Has Happened to Wrestling Games?

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02-17-2009, 04:55 PM	#2
vegaas Rookie OVR: 5 Join Date: Jun 2003	What I dont understand is why there hasnt been a wrestling game released for the PS3 in Japan yet. Anyone have any news on upcoming japenese wrestling games for the PS3?

02-17-2009, 04:58 PM	#3
ehh Hall Of Fame OVR: 44 Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 28,933 Blog Entries: 9	Great article, I haven't even considered buying a wrestling game since No Mercy, granted I stopped following wrestling shortly after that. I still play No Mercy or Wrestlemania 2K at least once a month. Great wrestling games are so much fun and addicting, I'm really looking forward to LoW and praying that it delivers.

02-17-2009, 05:34 PM	#4
luv_mist Older OVR: 33 Join Date: May 2004 Location: PG County Posts: 9,600	I thought it was only me that didn't feel the appeal of the new titles. I picked up 2007 only to be turned off by the strange feel that it gave me. I'm definitely missing the N64 days when we would be up all night battling. Can only hope that the fun will make its way back.......

02-17-2009, 06:16 PM	#5
asu666 Pro OVR: 34 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Blog Entries: 8	Fire Pro Returns is my favorite. I'd like to get a Legends game because I don't follow wrestling now, but loved it back in the Andre the Giant, Macho Man days.

02-17-2009, 09:00 PM	#6
statum71 MVP OVR: 61 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Arlington, Tx Blog Entries: 27	Man I just wish WWE didn't have one of those exclusive license with THQ. I think competition would make for better games. The graphics have improved but Here Comes The Pain was it for me.

02-17-2009, 10:38 PM	#7
Mos1ted MVP OVR: 21 Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Charlotte, NC Blog Entries: 6	I was actually thinking about this very same subject over the weekend. I was having fond memories of my high school days playing wrestling games until 4 AM with my buddies. WWF War Zone and WWF No Mercy were my favorite. Before that, Royal Rumble for the Sega Genesis was the time burglar. Once THQ got ahold of the WWF/WWE license, I stopped playing wrestling games. Their gameplay is just too "unrealistic" for me. I love the fact one games such as War Zone and Attitude that my opponent didn't just pop right back up after I did a power move on him. The THQ engine is just too fast and too arcadey for my taste.

02-17-2009, 11:01 PM	#8
Mayne Event 41 Pro OVR: 5 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Upstate NY	I too have been in desperate need of a lastin' wrestling game since the days of World Tour/Revenge/Wrestlemaina2K/No Mercy.... Me and my friends are tryin' desperately to rekindle what we had with those games with Smackdown 09.... and yes, graphics-wise Smackdown is leaps and bounds ahead of the days of N64.... But I know, and I can speak for them as well, that we would be willin' to sacrifice graphics and all the other bells and whistles for down right good gameplay..... It was simple enough to get a noob in to the game and done just right to where you would have to know what you are doin' and won't button-mash to get the victory.... Maybe someday........ someday, big wigs at WWE will realize that and decide to revert back....... but then again that is really wishful thinkin'