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Why WWE 2K20 Could Be a Breakout Title for the Series

Chris Mawson writes: "Probably one of the bigger releases on the calendar this year, WWE 2K20 has longtime fans worried about what we might get."

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Flynn_Ryder_8972257d ago

Here's hoping Career Mode continues to improve (2K19's was considered good - which is terrifying when you compare it to NBA's). The major problem with the WWE 2K games is that there isn't a lot of replay value. 2K14 was the last decent one thanks to the insane custom stories you could create and download.

MajorLazer2257d ago

The franchise has been stagnant for a long time now. Sad considering the legendary games on the PS1 and PS2

DarXyde2256d ago

N64's No Mercy was where it was at.

I'll never forget the terrible Game Boy Color port of WWF Attitude. It was so bad that it was charming in its presentation.

wwinterj2257d ago (Edited 2257d ago )

It'll be the same as every year. Things taken out then added back in but the core game reaming the same. For such a long time I've wanted a completely new engine for the series yet that isn't going to happen so I've gave up caring as much. I still haven't bought 2K19 yet as the minimum update each year is not worth the cash it's currently at and certainly not worth full price. 2K20 will be the same.

Literal_Cringe2257d ago

Last WWE game I enjoyed was Smackdown vs. Raw 2011 and I remember back then I was complaining gameplay had gone stale, boy how good we had it then. Since 2011, the only WWE games I played were 2k16 and 2k17 and I hated both of them. WWE games won't get a major change unless they get a new publisher at this point, any change we get in the newer titles would range from ok to really awful.

DeadlyFire2257d ago

Nah it's not even the publisher. They kept talent from Yukes developing the game. So it stayed the same. One thing lacking is good competition. It's probably the only thing that will change the way they look at development. It's why I have high hopes for AEW which has hinted at the idea of a video game quite a bit even though they have not fully started going yet.

Literal_Cringe2256d ago

I can see an AEW game doing really well with so many big names that are involved, Impact Wrestling should also get a game as well, I've heard nothing but praise for their 2008 home console game.

SheenuTheLegend2257d ago

not without overhauling the gameplay, never.

Al_Simmons2256d ago

Game needs to be overhauled out the a**. And I am a gigantic WWE fan. For 21 years.

zsquaresoff2257d ago

I though the same about 2k19 but they have unecessarly over complicated the controls and hidden key features and wrestlers behind paywall. Paid full 60$ for this game and regretted ever since. Never again.

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PlayStation Now: most-played games in Spring

Marvel’s Avengers, Horizon Zero Dawn, and Bloodborne earn top spots across PS5, PS4, and PC.

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roadkillers1454d ago

Too bad God of War isn't on PSNow. It would've slaughtered the Avengers and Aloy!!

roadkillers1454d ago

Yea, I can't find any. Not even the digital versions, Facebook has them going $400 over retail.

poppatron1454d ago

I need to cancel my subscription, there’s rarely anything I like that I don’t already have

Stanjara1454d ago

So Avengers are fine? I thought that the game is dying.

crazyCoconuts1749d ago

PSNow continually ratcheting up the games. They've got a great catalog included at this point.

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LucasRuinedChildhood1749d ago (Edited 1749d ago )

"Resident Evil 7 biohazard is available until November 30, 2020." Less than 3 months for a game that came out almost 4 years ago.
"Final Fantasy XV is available until March 1, 2021."

I'm a PS guy but I don't think Sony is adding games fast enough to balance out how quickly they're leaving the service. And unlike most streaming services, their internally made stuff isn't all on PS Now either.

Don't get me wrong, PS Now is so much better now than it was last year but look at what Games Pass is getting (this is an incomplete list as well):
Hypnospace Outlaw (added August 27th, 2020)
Tell Me Why - Chapter 1 (added August 27th, 2020)
Double Kick Heroes (added August 28th, 2020)
Wasteland 3 (added August 28th, 2020)
Drake Hollow (added August 28th, 2020)
Resident Evil 7 Biohazard (added September 3rd, 2020)
Tell Me Why - Chapter 2 (added September 3rd, 2020)
The Jackbox Party Pack 4 (added September 3rd, 2020)
Touhou Luna Nights (added September 3rd, 2020)
Hotshot Racing (added September 10th, 2020)
Tell Me Why - Chapter 3 (added September 10th, 2020)
Destiny 2 expansions Forsaken, Shadowkeep (September 2020)

That's an exciting list that even includes completely new games. Sony can't compete if they don't go all in but it doesn't make financial sense for them to do that. Btw, PS Plus is way better than Games With Gold.

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crazyCoconuts1748d ago

Maybe another perspective is that PSNow already has more than double the games GamePass has so GamePass has some catching up to do?
Yea all their 1st Party games aren't on GamePass because.... well, they're awesome games that bring a lot of revenue in sales. If/when Xbox ever gets to that point we'll see if their policies change...

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MadLad1748d ago

@cornelis

"Sony isn't trying to sell its consoles on its services"

I'm going to avoid that statement, being that's simply your own, personal, observation.

We're simply looking at two separate companies that offer a subscription service that allow you to download games for the cost and, sorry, as someone who owns both, gamepass>PS Now.

jukins1748d ago

Lol resident evil isn't expensive they try on psnow good chance they'll buy if they like it and don't complete ezpecially with vr

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UnSelf1748d ago

Sounds like they played you.

Elda1748d ago

Your comment sounds stupid.

UnSelf1748d ago

Your stupidity shouldn't comment.

Elda1748d ago (Edited 1748d ago )

Your English class played you.

roadkillers1748d ago

Why did they take god of war off psnow. wtf sony

autobotdan1749d ago

Resident Evil 7 also was literally just added to Xbox Gamepass Ultimate for September lol

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ginsunuva1748d ago

Probably Capcom pushing it out rather than Sony/MS pulling it onboard.

Puty1749d ago

Sport sim WWE? Wrestling isnt sport.

preciousdeath1748d ago

I paid $40 for a year of PSNow. They have sales like that all the time. Even at the regular price of $60, it's an incredible value. Sony exclusives are actually worth retail price, so I don't mind them not being on PSNow until later. I also don't mind that games leave the service over time because I try to play them when early and then move on. I'm hooked on Dead Cells right now from August, so we'll see if I get to September games anytime soon.

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Are Wrestling Games Getting Worse?

Some of you may know that the latest instalment in the WWE gaming franchise 2K20 was released late last year to generally poor reviews. Some of this was based on graphical issues, but mostly it was due to the many glitches and bugs found – many of which are hilarious to witness.

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Atom6661976d ago

Fire Pro needs more love. The last PS4 title gets regular playtime from me.

I hear that there are financial troubles at the studio, but I'm hopeful for a Switch port one of these days.

The Wood1976d ago

Anyone remember Giant Gram Wrestling on the Dreamcast .....

Rambokind1976d ago

Ah hell yes! That was loads of fun.

Acecalibur1976d ago

Fire Pro just gets better. Buy it.

micdagoat191976d ago

I have Fire Pro for PS4 and PC but it seems more of like a Sim creator rather than people actually playing out matches. I still dont like anything as much as the N64 games

b163o11975d ago (Edited 1975d ago )

Golden Era of wrestling games in the Golden Era of wrestling. I've been contemplating going back and getting a N64 and getting those classic's
WWF Wrestlemania 2000
WWF No Mercy
WCW vs. nWo Revenge

micdagoat191973d ago

Yeah its the only wrestling games I still play consistently for fun.

TheTony3161976d ago

Yes. The last great wrestling game was svr 2006.

addictedtochaos1976d ago

Yes, the WWE ones at least. The last good one was 2K14 and the last great one was Here Comes the Pain.

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