Consumers Provided with Access to New UFC Fighters and Ultimate Upset Matchups in UFC History
Melbourne, VIC. – March 14, 2012 – THQ Inc. today announced downloadable content availability and updated release timings for UFC® Undisputed® 3, the latest installment in the critically acclaimed mixed martial arts (MMA) videogame franchise based on the Ultimate Fighting Championship® organization. The content offering, available for the the Xbox 360® videogame and entertainment system from Microsoft and PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system, includes the following items:
Fight of the Night Pack
The Fight of the Night Pack, featuring UFC fighters Joe Lauzon, Rory MacDonald, Charles Oliveira and Sam Stout, along with former UFC fighter Anthony Johnson, is available now worldwide for a suggested purchase cost of 400 Microsoft Points for Xbox 360. In addition, the Fight of the Night Pack is available now in North America and with an anticipated release on March 14, 2012 throughout Europe for a suggested purchase cost of $4.99 USD via PlayStation Network.
Ultimate Upsets
The Ultimate Upsets collection, featuring access to four classic upsets in UFC history – UFC 92: Frank Mir vs. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira, UFC 112: Frankie Edgar vs. BJ Penn, UFC 116: Chris Leben vs. Yoshihiro Akiyama and UFC 121: Cain Velasquez vs. Brock Lesnar – is available now worldwide for a suggested purchase cost of 400 Microsoft Points for Xbox 360. In addition, the Ultimate Upsets Collection is scheduled to be available on March 14, 2012 throughout Europe and March 20, 2012 in North America for the suggested price of $4.99 USD via PlayStation Network.
In addition, the Fight of the Night Pack and Ultimate Upsets remain featured items in the UFC Undisputed 3 Season Pass Program. For a one-time suggested purchase cost of 1360 Microsoft Points for Xbox 360 or $16.99 USD via PlayStation Network, consumers will receive the following items:
- Fighter Packs – Fight of the Night Pack and International Pack
- Ultimate Fights Packs – Ultimate Upsets and Ultimate Compilation
- UFC Heavyweight Championship contender Alistair Overeem
- All Unlockables
For more information on UFC Undisputed 3, please visit www.ufcundisputed.com, facebook.com/UFCUndisputed and twitter.com/UFC_Undisputed.
About UFC Undisputed 3
UFC Undisputed 3 will take players inside the virtual Octagon® with focus on intense toe-to-toe combat, impressive visual presentation and significantly increased accessibility, including the debut of PRIDE® Mode, two new weight classes and an impressive playable roster of more than 150 UFC fighters. PRIDE Mode will enable players to fight for the first time in the renowned Japanese MMA organization and include official commentators Bas Rutten and Stephen Quadros, authentic environments and notorious MMA rules, including the ability to execute soccer-style kicks, head stomps and ground knees to the head. Finishing an opponent will be more important than ever through devastating new moves, responsive striking controls, refined visual presentation and the introduction of a brand new, graphic-based submission system. In addition, players will now enter the Octagon with a choice between traditional and simplified gameplay control options, enabling them, regardless of skill level, to experience the intensity of UFC and nuances of MMA combat while executing simple standing strikes or more complex ground and transition mechanics.
Players will also experience the excitement of a live UFC event through significant visual improvements, including the introduction of much-anticipated fighter entrances, new camera positions, improved facial animations and a gritty, high contrast appearance. They will enter into battle with an unparalleled choice of more than 150 playable UFC fighters, including talent from the newly added featherweight and bantamweight divisions. Rounding out the virtual UFC experience with a significantly revamped online experience, as well as a variety of new and returning gameplay modes, UFC Undisputed 3 lets players have their fights – their way – to deliver the most intense, competitive and engaging experience to date for the franchise.