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[Fix-It Felix. Jr.]

http://www.ign.com/articles/2017/08...-6-changes-that-create-a-more-realistic-match

Interesting lol.

Article also confirms Bobby Roode.

It's nice to see them making these types of tweaks to improve the game and current match types. It's always nice to get new stuff, but sometimes the old stuff can still be golden with a bit maintenance. Looking forward to seeing some of those new selling animations, especially since it takes fatigue into consideration. Getting new interference options is great too, even though it's not something I like to see happen too often in my matches.

 

[Strangelove77]

Paige is in? That's weird.

 

[MC Safety]

Would buy for the Bushwhackers.

(Will not purchase.)

 

[Fix-It Felix. Jr.]

IGN India confirmed Charlotte.

No surprise there, but she looks hot in her reveal card.

 

[PositiveGamer]

Paige is in? That's weird.

She should.. you can unlock the sex tape after beating taker with xavier woods.

Spoiler

she's in because shes still part of the company

 

[mreddie]

Paige is in? That's weird.

She's been planning to come back, likely post Slam.

So basically this roster is WWE around Wrestlemania?

 

[Rellik]

Paige is in? That's weird.

WWE employee is in WWE game. Really weird.

 

[Hycran]

I hope Paige gets special dialogue like:

"Xavier woods is really unloading on Paige"

"Ah she's loving it MAGGLE"

"It's a 2 on 1 tag team assault"

Etc etc

 

[cordy]

Corbin mode

They chose the perfect day for this.

 

[mreddie]

They chose the perfect day for this.

I heard he got in some shit, what happened?

 

[cordy]

I heard he got in some shit, what happened?

He got lit up on Twitter. He was talking shit to a vet and the vet was like "your boss doesn't think I'm a joke, he's a picture with me and Vince" and Corbin backpedaled. He also talked shit to Mojo Rawley on Twitter and Mojo lit him up too.

So...Tuesday he cashed in his MITB contract on a weakened Jinder Mahal (who kicked out of an AA and was gonna be pinned by Cena after a Super AA) and Jinder rolled him up and pinned him in 6 seconds which makes that the quickest title match in WWE history.

So either way he's in a bad position lol.

 

[Zetaero757]

http://www.ign.com/articles/2017/08...-6-changes-that-create-a-more-realistic-match

Interesting lol.

Hoping that means you can do like a bray style appear in the ring and cash in. But this is Yukes and I'm sure they won't going in that direction.

 

[shanafan]

.... I like Baron Corbin...

 

[Mechanized]

The lighting change really drastically upgrades the entire look of the game.

 

[BewareTheBatsie]

https://www.videogamer.com/amp/news...ecutive-soundtrack-producer-title-on-wwe-2k18

Not roster related but the Rock has chosen the soundtrack for this year.

 

[Fix-It Felix. Jr.]

This game looks so good.

 

[giancarlo123x]

Entrances look great. I'm really curious to see if this new lighting engine makes gameplay graphics look less flat.

 

[Fix-It Felix. Jr.]

Some gameplay footage:

Randy Orton vs. John Cena
AJ Styles vs. Baron Corbin
Seth Rollins Elimination Chamber entrance, a bit of the match

This confirms AJ Styles and Samoa Joe.

 

[Hasney]

If it wasn't for the apron move, you coulda just told me it was a graphics mod on the PC version of 2k17. Commentary is god awful, only good thing is having Lawlers screeches removed. And this fucking spin on the RKO lmao

Elimination Chamber lighting looks sweet. Already missing the metal floor though.

 

[MAtgS]

So apparently Switch version only has 6-man, not 8. That's a bummer.

 

[BoboBrazil]

Some gameplay footage:

Randy Orton vs. John Cena
Styles vs. Corbin, and a bit of the Elimination Chamber

Surprise it looks just like the last one.

 

[cordy]

These are the kind of games that you get once every 3-4 years. Since I've been out of the series since 2K15 I think I'll pick this one up.

 

[Darrenf]

Looks so good. Can't wait.

 

[Big Green Anus]

Does this game has that awful ring out feature from 2k17?

 

[The Elite]

Debated on whether or not to make a thread but the Switch version now only has 6 wrestlers instead of the 8 like the Xbone and PS4.

 

[Fix-It Felix. Jr.]

Roundup of information from 2K's Summerslam event
Confirms TJ Perkins and Neville

Link also includes new information on Royal Rumble, Elimination Chamber, skills, OMG moments, and miscellaneous.

Debated on whether or not to make a thread but the Switch version now only has 6 wrestlers instead of the 8 like the Xbone and PS4.

We talked about it a bit in the thread about 8 players on screen.

Definitely sucks for people that are planning to get it exclusively on Switch, but not surprising when you look at the Switch's tech. They'd be pushing it a bit to have so much content loaded at once.

 

[Dick Justice]

Bullshot

Gameplay

Never change, Yukes.

 

[Hasney]

Week 2

AJ Styles
Bayley
Becky Lynch
Bobby Roode
Brock Lesnar
Brutus Beefcake
Daniel Bryan
Earthquake
Eddie Guerrero
Edge
Ember Moon
Goldberg
Greg Valentine
Ivory
Jim Neidhart
Kerry Von Erich
Kevin Von Erich
Jey Uso
Jimmy Uso
John Cena
Kurt Angle
Larry Zbyszko
Maryse
Mickie James
Mojo Rawley
Naomi
Natalya
Randy Orton
Roman Reigns
Samoa Joe
Sasha Banks
Shinsuke Nakamura
Tamina
The Godfather
The Miz
The Rock
Triple H
Zack Ryder

http://uk.ign.com/videos/2017/08/23...art-2-samoa-joe-introduces-37-more-superstars

2k actually nailed Full Sail sounding like a bunch of drunk idots before Bobby Rooode comes out then singing along.

http://uk.ign.com/videos/2017/08/23/wwe-2k18-bobby-roode-entrance-video

 

[CookTrain]

While I don't blame them if they took that route, having young Kurt just use the current Kurt model with hair on it looks freaky.

 

[Fix-It Felix. Jr.]

Glad to see that Maryse will be playable, and not serve exclusively as a manager! Her entrance with Miz looks awesome - I really liked when she glared at the camera while at the top of the ramp. Roode and Lesnar look great. I'm guessing that Naomi won't have a glow-in-the-dark entrance, since the screencap was in a lit arena. Plus, they totally would have given us that entrance over Ember Moon.

Wrestling Machine Angle definitely looks better than the "younger" version.

 

[Schnozberry]

Never change, Yukes.

Corbin's face made him look like he had been drinking for 10 straight days.

 

[Zetaero757]

They used the Uso's current theme. I wonder if that means it will make it into the game.

 

[Skatterd]

All of my custom characters will have pourquoi for entrance music

 

[Doctre81]

If it wasn't for the apron move, you coulda just told me it was a graphics mod on the PC version of 2k17. Commentary is god awful, only good thing is having Lawlers screeches removed. And this fucking spin on the RKO lmao

Elimination Chamber lighting looks sweet. Already missing the metal floor though.

The "new" elimination chamber no longer has a metal floor.

 

[norm9]

I'm going to assume it's the old version of the Usos.

 

[MrPressStart]

https://www.videogamer.com/amp/news...ecutive-soundtrack-producer-title-on-wwe-2k18

Not roster related but the Rock has chosen the soundtrack for this year.

Hope it's good. He wore/ wears a fanny pack

 

[Matt_C]

What are the chances of any of Mick Folley's personae are going to show up in 2k18? I knew Cactus Jack was in 2k17 but the last wrestling game I played was Wrestlemania 2000. How is the 2K CAW engine? Can I make a technical wrestler in the vein of Bret Hart or Lance Storm?

 

[cordy]

I'm going to assume it's the old version of the Usos.

-

 

[Darrenf]

What are the chances of any of Mick Folley's personae are going to show up in 2k18? I knew Cactus Jack was in 2k17 but the last wrestling game I played was Wrestlemania 2000. How is the 2K CAW engine? Can I make a technical wrestler in the vein of Bret Hart or Lance Storm?

Mankind, Cactus Jack & Dude Love were in 2K16 & 2K17. There's no reason they won't be back for 2K18.

The 2K CAW system is one of the best character creation systems available. There's a huge amount of options available.

Yes you can make a technical wrestler if you want as you decide on the wrestlers moveset.

 

[Hasney]

The "new" elimination chamber no longer has a metal floor.

I know, and I miss if there too.

 

[bloodyroarxx]

What the hell is wrong with Graves voice? sounds like he had a cold when they did the VO.

 

[Fix-It Felix. Jr.]

Hope it's good. He wore/ wears a fanny pack

Playlist is in the link. I don't know most of the songs, but the ones I do know are pretty solid. Kid Rock being included is gross though, I'll be skipping that track every time.

 

[Empyrean Heaven]

Roster Reveal - Week 3

Newcomers:

Spoiler

Rick Martel
Shane Thorne
Nick Miller
Akam
Rezar
Tomasso Ciampa
Johnny Gargano
Cedric Alexander
TJP
Roderick Strong

 

[LKSmash]

Roster Reveal - Week 3

Newcomers:

Spoiler

Rick Martel
Shane Thorne
Nick Miller
Akam
Rezar
Tomasso Ciampa
Johnny Gargano
Cedric Alexander
TJP
Roderick Strong

Very excited about these additions especially 2 of the bottom 3.

 

[Fix-It Felix. Jr.]

Alternate Characters

Each Line = Different Slot
"/" = Different Attire

Big Boss Man ‘91
Big Boss Man ‘99

Big Show (current)
Big Show ‘00

Bret ”Hitman" Hart ‘97
Bret ”Hitman" Hart ‘98

Cactus Jack '92
Cactus Jack ‘98
Dude Love
Mankind

DDP ‘92
DDP ‘98

Chris Jericho (current)
Chris Jericho ‘00

Finn Balor
Finn Balor Demon

Kane/Corporate Kane (current)
Kane ‘98

Kevin Nash
Diesel

Michael ”PS" Hayes ‘86/ Michael ”PS" Hayes ‘92

Ric Flair ‘88
Ric Flair ‘91

Ricky Steamboat ‘91
Ricky Steamboat ‘94

Scott Hall
Razor Ramon

Triple H (current)
Triple H ‘01
Triple H '98

The Undertaker (current)
Undertaker '91 / Undertaker '98/ Undertaker '99 Ministry of Darkness
Undertaker ‘00

 

[Empyrean Heaven]

Week 4 is up: http://www.ign.com/articles/2017/09/06/wwe-2k18-the-next-47-playable-superstars-revealed

Newcomers: Brian Kendrick, Rich Swann, Gran Metalik, Billie Kay, Peyton Royce, No Way Jose, Jack Gallagher, Noam Dar, and Kassius Ohno.

Biggest omissions: Andrade "Cien" Almas, Drew McIntyre, Aleister Black, Ruby Riot, Elias Samson, and the Hardy Boyz, but I will guess most of them are DLC.

 

[RBH]

Complete roster for WWE 2K18 (without DLC announcements yet):


JBL
Tatanka
Typhoon
Tatsumi Fujinami
RVD
Booker T
Batista
Trish Stratus
Sycho Sid
Jake ”The Snake" Roberts
Christian
”Stone Cold" Steve Austin
Aiden English
Big E
Kofi Kingston
Xavier Woods
Sting
Shawn Michaels
Titus O'Neil
Enzo Amore
The Brian Kendrick
Shane McMahon
Alicia Fox
Stephanie McMahon
Ultimate Warrior
Charlotte Flair
Curtis Axel
Bo Dallas
Kassius Ohno
Darren Young
Rich Swann
Gran Metalik
Noam Dar
Jack Gallagher
No Way Jose
Primo Colon
Epico Colon
Tyson Kidd
Billie Kay
Peyton Royce
Rhyno
Curt Hawkins
Heath Slater
R-Truth
Tyler Breeze
Fandango
Kevin Owens
Samoa Joe
Big Cass
Rusev
Finn Bálor
Chris Jericho
Rick Martel
Mick Foley
Ricky The Dragon Steamboat
Miss Jacqueline
Rikishi
Macho Man Randy Savage
Mr. Perfect
Lex Luger
Razor Ramon
Rick Rude
Vader
Ric Flair
Chad Gable
Alexa Bliss
Nia Jax
Tye Dillinger
Apollo Crews
Carmella
Dana Brooke
Neville
Shane Thorne
Akam
Rezar
Michael P.S. Hayes
Jimmy Garvin
Tommaso Ciampa
Cedric Alexander
Asuka
TJP
Roderick Strong
Johnny Gargano
Jason Jordan
Nick Miller
Dash Wilder
Scott Dawson
Bray Wyatt
Dolph Ziggler
Sami Zayn
Dean Ambrose
Baron Corbin
Kalisto
Akira Tozawa
Sin Cara
Hideo Itami
Eric Young
Jinder Mahal
Bushwacker Butch
Bushwacker Luke
Konnor
Viktor
Cesaro
Sheamus
Karl Anderson
Luke Gallows
Nikki Cross
Alundra Blayze
Emma
Lita
Summer Rae
Paige
Brie Bella
Nikki Bella
British Bulldog
Buddy Roberts
Diamond Dallas Page
Big Boss Man
Mark Henry
Bam Bam Bigelow
Bret Hart
Dusty Rhodes
The Undertaker
Big Show
Andre the Giant
Kane
Diesel (and Kevin Nash)
Luke Harper
Erick Rowan
Sawyer Fulton
Alexander Wolfe
Killian Dain
Braun Strowman
Goldust
Goldberg
Earthquake
Jim ”The Anvil" Neidhart
Larry Zbyszko
Brutus ”The Barber"Beefcake
Greg ”The Hammer" Valentine
Edge
Godfather
Eddie Guerrero
Daniel Bryan
Maryse
Naomi
Sasha Banks
Bayley
Ivory
Natalya
Mickie James
Becky Lynch
Tamina
Ember Moon
Kerry Von Erich
Kevin Von Erich
Jey Uso
Jimmy Uso
Mojo Rawley
Zack Ryder
Shinsuke Nakamura
AJ Styles
Bobby Roode
The Miz
Roman Reigns
The Rock
Triple H
Brock Lesnar
Bray Wyatt
Dolph Ziggler
Sami Zayn
Dean Ambrose
Baron Corbin
Kalisto
Akira Tozawa
Sin Cara
Hideo Itami
Eric Young
Jinder Mahal
Bushwacker Butch
Bushwacker Luke
Konnor
Viktor
Cesaro
Sheamus
Karl Anderson
Luke Gallows
Nikki Cross
Alundra Blayze
Emma
Lita
Summer Rae
Paige
Brie Bella
Nikki Bella
British Bulldog
Buddy Roberts
Diamond Dallas Page
Big Boss Man
Mark Henry
Bam Bam Bigelow
Bret Hart
Dusty Rhodes
The Undertaker
Big Show
Andre the Giant
Kane
Diesel (and Kevin Nash)
Luke Harper
Erick Rowan
Sawyer Fulton
Alexander Wolfe
Killian Dain
Braun Strowman

 

[The Elite]

Week 4 is up: http://www.ign.com/articles/2017/09/06/wwe-2k18-the-next-47-playable-superstars-revealed


Biggest omissions: Andrade "Cien" Almas, Drew McIntyre, Aleister Black, Ruby Riot, Elias Samson, and the Hardy Boyz, but I will guess most of them are DLC.

Yeah. I have to imagine they are all in DLC. Or they don't want to do Elias Sampson simply because they don't want to do his entrance.

 

[IntelliHeath]

I haven't play any wrestling game for quite long time so what is biggest omissions for legendary roster.

I see no Hulk Hogan, Million dollars man and Rowdy Piper. I understand that Chris Benoit and Owen Hart is blacklisted.

 

[Mr Swine]

No hulk hogan? I know he got his career destroyed after that racist video that Gawker reported on but he is my favorite wrestler