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Gaming Nexus: SmackDown vs Raw '09 preview build impressions

Gaming Nexus writes: "Neither do wrestling videogames for that matter. Not since the 3D game explosion that was the days of the PSX (original PlayStation, look it up) and the Nintendo 64 has there been a real drastic change in the way console gamers have slammed muscular man meat into each other (gratuitous homo-erotic joke...check). Do not speak to me of character creators or different match types, don't not accuse me of ignoring online gameplay or downloadable content, and don't bother mentioning fire-pro wrestling. Fundamentally the game play hasn't changed much from the basic punch, kick, grapple, pin, run, whip, block, target, interact mechanics that made them fun to play back in the day. Except of button smashing to escape a hold or recover from a blow, that was never fun. Some of these mechanics have been tweaked and there have been variations of them but the core is still there. Even the Wii with its unique controller(s) can't escape from the basics."

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The Evolution (?) of WWE Games Moves Animations

One week from the next gen release of WWE 2K15, let's take a look at how moves and animations have evolved (?) through the WWE Games series... After comparing the character models with last week's video, we now look at the animation of several finishers / signature moves.

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Stuart57563468d ago

Good comparison, they've got worse with age.

Thrillho3468d ago

Many of the old animations look better than the new ones especially the Sweet Chin Music and Goldberg's spear. The 2K14 Clothesline from Hell looks awesome though.

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The Evolution (?) of WWE Games Character Models - Video Comparison

Comparing the face textures of WWE Games character models through the years... featuring John Cena, Booker T, JBL, Undertaker, Hulk Hogan, Mr. McMahon and many more... evolution?

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The93Sting3479d ago

damn, WWE 2006 is the better looking than all of them.

paddy953479d ago

Ha, they get worse each year.

ABBAJESUS3479d ago

HCTP faces and career mode were great

Austin483479d ago

I hope that was the last generation version of 2k15 if it is I'm canceling my pre order.

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Top 5 WWE Games of All Time

WWE have produced a lot of video games in their time, with varying degrees of quality. Which are the best though? Jason Delacey tries to pick five Stone Cold Stunners.

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WooHooAlex4268d ago

No Day of Reckoning? Man, that's one of my all time favorites.

BkaY4268d ago

Here comes the pain.... all time fav WWE...

once my cousins and i played elimination chamber whole night .. one match whole night.. good times

peace