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PLAYING FAVOURITES Even if they try to deny it, everybody has a favourite WWE Superstar to play with. Even the game’s development team… “You can’t go wrong with Ricochet. His move set makes him an easy choice for anyone, and his ability to break

down his opponents with quick strike combos then puts them in a position to hit impressive aerial

manoeuvres. Plus, bringing him into WarGames is a treat.”

includes around 600 parts for CAS, dozens of new hair and beard styles, new tattoos, even more variety for skin textures and blemishes (16 male and 16 female), dozens of new stage parts and props for Create an Arena, and more. Two notable additions this year include created arenas being available online, along with the return of advanced customisation to created entrances. Where is the MyRISE mode at this year? MyRISE returns with male and female storylines: ‘The Lock’ and ‘The Legacy’. We’re really hitting our stride with telling a compelling story that the user also has some agency in the outcome. Plus, we added the ability to import custom created Superstars. Dazzling presentation has always been a huge part of theWWE 2K experience.What are the hottest additions this year? There are so many to choose from! We can’t wait for y’all to check out the new menu and transition screens, because the team killed it on those designs. Dare we say they’re #EvenStronger this year? As players move through WWE 2K23 , they’ll also see some of the following: new and updated arenas, the addition of LED barricades, updated superstar ring and entrance attire, the return of full-motion videos in Showcase, new Next-Gen scans, and more. Last chance - is there anything else super exciting that you want fans to know about WWE 2K23 ? We’ve got several surprises in store. There’ll be some really cool new situational moves and animations available in WarGames, such as a double springboard from one ring to the other, new GMs and match types coming to MyGM, an overhauled story system in Universe that allows users to control how rivalries play out, new Superstars added to the roster, new card types in MyFACTION, and so much more!

It’s time once again to rumble with the latest in wrestling games, WWE 2K23 .We had a chat with the development team about just some of what to expect in this year’s outing, including a whole lot of John Cena. Words Amy Flower

Every iteration ofWWE 2K brings improvements, some big, some small. What’s new in WWE 2K23 ? We’ve added lots of improvements and new bells and whistles throughout the many game modes and overall gameplay in WWE 2K23 . But we think players will be most excited about the John Cena Showcase and WarGames! In the Showcase, players will step into the boots of several of John Cena’s greatest opponents, in some of the most important matches of his career, with the goal of beating the man who claims he’ll ‘Never give up’. In WarGames, players can take part in a 3v3 or 4v4 match in two rings, weapons allowed, and all in a double steel cage. It’s absolutely chaotic and fun. Are there any other new tweaks that fans can look forward to? You’ll immediately see improvements in the graphics and animations and will feel smoother gameplay. One of the most obvious improvements is the optional new pin kick out mechanic, which encourages players to flick the control stick or

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• WWE 2K23 is out on Mar 17

We’ve kept the button-mashing option, which some players might find easier to use. Like WWE 2K22 , new and returning players have the opportunity to check out the tutorial once again – this time

starring Xavier Woods, AKA Austin Creed. Don’t worry though, Drew Gulak still makes an appearance inside the PC.

press a button with precise timing, mimicking the real motion of getting your shoulder up to escape a pin. Some newcomers can find games like WWE 2K23 daunting. Have you got them covered?

In 2022, John Cena set a Guinness World Record for granting the most wishes for the Make-A-Wish Foundation – 650! DYK?

So, what’s new with the Creation Suite this year? The Creation Suite got some more TLC this year, and that

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