MELBOURNE, Victoria. – July 29, 2011 – THQ Inc. today announced new details surrounding the company’s pre-order retail incentive programs in Australia and New Zealand for WWE® 12, the forthcoming release from the renowned WWE flagship videogame franchise. Often touted as “the most electrifying man in all of entertainment,” legendary WWE Superstar The Rock will be available as a playable character for consumers who pre-order the game at any participating retailer within Australia and New Zealand for the Xbox® 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft or PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system (while supplies last). The Rock’s in-game character will resemble his current-day appearance, including a shaved head and new tattoos.
WWE ’12 is currently in development for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 system and Wii, with a scheduled release date of November 24th, 2011 in Australia and New Zealand.
About WWE ’12
WWE ’12 will enable players to engage in the WWE experience through the new Predator Technology™ dynamic gameplay system, which is poised to deliver the most fluid, dynamic, authentic and action-packed WWE simulation experience to date. Included are the new Breaking Point submission system, new Attributes and control layout as well as significant improvements to other key gameplay systems, including Momentum and Stamina. WWE Universe Mode 2.0 will generate new and more impactful elements of unpredictability based on player decisions, while dynamic visual changes to gameplay presentation, including new animations, camera positions, lighting and improved rendering, will set the tone for delivering an exceptional simulation of WWE programming.
WWE ’12 will feature the franchise’s best-in-class creation suite, enabling players to develop and customize their own Superstars, entrances, finishing moves, storylines, Highlight Reels and other all-new capabilities to be announced later this year. As well, the popular Road to WrestleMania® Mode will enable players to explore compelling new storylines and major gameplay improvements. WWE ’12 will also boast one of the largest rosters of WWE Superstars, WWE Divas and WWE Legends in franchise history, including cover Superstar Randy Orton, John Cena, The Miz and Alberto Del Rio.
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