The game’s main chunk of action lies in the Attitude era, story mode. In this mode you play through the storylines of yesteryear, living through some of the finest moments from some of the most popular superstar’s careers. In this mode you have bonus objectives: like performing a jumping attack from the top rope, or hitting your opponent with a chair; basically things that happened in the actual fights when they were aired.

The bonus objectives are a nice addition, adding a layer of thought to the pretty basic combat. The problem is, it feels more than a little ironic, as the game seems stuck in the past along with its storyline. Last time I played a WWE title was about eight years ago, and it seems that the series hasn’t really gone anywhere since, other than a few changes to the control scheme.

The controls are pretty basic: one face button for strikes, one to grapple, one to irish whip etc. Holding down the grapple button performs a submission, during which you have to batter all your face buttons, which nearly broke my pad. One shoulder button makes the character run, another causes you to climb in and out of the ring or pick up weapons, and another performs a reversal. The timing window for a reversal is slight, but rhythmic taps will see you through the majority of encounters.

One thing that fans of the series will love is the amount of content packed onto the disc, as there are countless match types to sweat through. There are all the modes you expect from a wrestling game and on top of that there is a hugely comprehensive create mode, where not only can you create the gimp-like wrestler of your dreams/nightmares, but you can create whole stories to play through: controlling every aspect including creating rivalries, match types and even camera angles. There really is a lot of potential with this mode, and with the ability to share your creation/abomination online, there is a limitless pool to dip into.

Like I said, the roster is huge, so too are the amount of game types.

It’s a shame then that so many things let the game down. The animations in particular are a stilted mess and the characters seemingly have no weight and skate around the ring like Michael Jackson doing a front moonwalk.  When you are out of range and are throwing strikes, instead of closing the small distance your character will just wail into the air, punching phantoms whilst your opponent most likely does the same; which looks absolutely ridiculous.

When you perform an Irish Whip it only throws your opponent in the desired direction about 50% of the time. If you whip your opponent at just the right angle into the ropes they will run crab-like, really slowly, until they reach the corner where they will slump as if hit with monumental heft. You can set a table up in the middle of the ring (tables and other weapons don’t cast any shadows either) just for your opponent to walk into it with another weapon, and it will magically fold up as if intimidated by this new object.

When you swing the weapons, the force is comparable to someone underarm bowling a slice of own-brand bacon at your head, and the wrestlers drop as if hit by a nuclear warhead. When you are knocked down by an underwater-like strike, you will eventually have to escape from a pin. The pin is handled with more grace than a submission, and to escape you hold a face button, which raises a bar that you must release inside of a sweet-spot. This is much preferable to the moronic exercise of smashing your pad into oblivion, it’s a shame they couldn’t think of something more elegant for the submissions, as you look like a nutcase rubbing your pad ferociously.

For fans of wrestling, and even those wanting to relive its animal-charity-baiting glory days, there is a lot to like in terms of content. Just don’t come into the game expecting a deep or polished experience as there were better technological displays last generation. If the first paragraph of this review angered you and a little vein popped out of your forehead, the game is probably a must-buy just for sheer content alone. If the first paragraph made you chuckle and you are a games fan but not necessarily a wrestling one, you may have fun with friends but don’t expect to enjoy the games singleplayer, which asks its audience to know each specific wrestlers signature moves.

 This game was reviewed on the PlayStation 3.

And what better way to launch the game then with the poster child and current WWE Champion, CM Punk? Punk starts off the trailer, on top of a podium, speaking out like a famous leader. It’s all highly kitsch but hey, it sells. There are plenty of suplexes, finishers and other in-game footage to take a look at here, along with the features THQ is so proudly touting to make this an interactive experience.

That and all the Attitude Era branding that follows the game wherever it goes.

WWE 13 is currently available for Playstation 3, Wii and XBox 360. Pick up today – it’s certainly better than watching the TV show these days.

Here’s the list of the items, which will retail for 420 Microsoft Points each:

– Alberto Del Rio Outfit
– Brock Lesnar Outfit
– Brodus Clay Outfit
– Chris Jericho Outfit
– CM Punk “Best in the World” Outfit
– Daniel Bryan “YES!” Outfit
– John Cena “Doctor of Thuganomics” Outfit
– Ryback Outfit
– Santino Outfit
– Zack Ryder Outfit

Sound good? Now keep in mind just how many “Attitude Era”, or even “Ruthless Aggression” stars there are on that list. Which brings the point forward that no matter how much WWE 13 trumpets it, this game is aimed at, just like all of current WWE programming, kids.

The collector’s edition includes exclusive in-game attire, the special ATV ring entrance which Austin tauted during the Brock Lesnar era, and a fourth disc titled, “Stone Cold Steve Austin: The Bottom Line on the Most Popular Superstar of All Time”. We’re guessing this is a documentary or feature highlighting the impact that Austin had on wrestling due to his popularity during the Attitude Era (can you say, “outselling Hogan’s run during the 80’s”?).

Given the amount of Stone Cold-CM Punk promotion going on – with shout outs on RAW, tweets and replies of the two Superstars taking shots at each other – it only makes sense that we’d get some CM Punk promotional material with this news. Hence, those who still haven’t pre-ordered can do so now and receive a CM Punk WWE 13 shirt. Those who do so via Amazon UK will also receive Prima’s digital strategy guide for the game.

About WWE ’13:

Game Overview:

WWE ’13 will transform gameplay through WWE Live™, a brand-new audio and presentation system designed to produce the most authentic and vibrant commentary, sound effects and crowd participation levels ever heard in a WWE videogame. In addition, players will experience the atmosphere, spectacle and fervor of a WWE live event through attention-grabbing Spectacular Moments, including ring breaks and barricade crashes.

WWE ’13 will also debut a franchise-first single player campaign based on an unparalleled and groundbreaking period in WWE history: the “Attitude Era.” Set during a time of pure raucousness, grandiose personalities and colossal revolution, players will focus on eight purveyors of attitude during the famed television “Monday Night Wars,” including WWE Hall of Famer Stone Cold Steve Austin.

Publisher : THQ

Developer : Yuke’s

Platforms : PS3, Wii and X360

Release Date : 02/11/2012

Stay tuned to Gamingbolt.com for more news and updates.

THQ has revealed the trailer and DLC contents for WWE 13 titled ‘Fan Axxxes Program’. Clever isn’t it? It will set you back by 1600 MSP or $14.99.

We also have the contents for you, which includes a lot of wrestlers and other things. The game comes out on October 30 for the PS3 and Xbox 360.

With WWE ’13 you can relive the fan-favorite, ground-breaking Attitude Era like never before with WWE LIVE, featuring completely revamped, realistic audio and jaw-dropping Spectacular Moments like ring breaks and barricade crashes. Play as legendary Superstars including “Stone Cold” Steve Austin, Undertaker and Mankind, or present-day icons like cover Superstar CM Punk, Sheamus and Chris Jericho. The revolution has begun.

Check out the content below.

Content Group #1 – “Attitude Era” Superstars Pack

• “Attitude Era” Superstars Rikishi, Scotty 2 Hotty, Grand Master Sexay, Gangrel and Val Venis – Accelerator – enables players to unlock all in-game items, as well as customize individual WWE Superstar attributes
• Each WWE Superstar will be available for a suggested purchase cost of 80 Microsoft Points for Xbox 360 or £0.59 via PlayStation Network.
• The Accelerator will be available for a suggested purchase cost of 160 Microsoft Points for Xbox 360 or £1.59 via PlayStation Network.
• All content is currently scheduled for release on October 30, 2012 in North America.

Content Group # 2 – WWE Superstars Pack

• WWE Superstars Tensai, Ryback, Drew McIntyre and Yoshi Tatsu
• WWE Divas AJ Lee and Natalya
• Undertaker “Ministry of Darkness” alternate attire
• Championship Title Pack – 10 new championships from WWE, WCW®, ECW® and AWA®.
• The Undertaker “Ministry of Darkness” alternate attire will be available free of charge
• Each WWE Superstar and Diva will be available for a suggested purchase cost of 80 Microsoft Points for Xbox 360 or £0.59 via PlayStation Network.
• The Championship Title Pack will be available for a suggested purchase cost of 160 Microsoft Points for Xbox 360 or £1.59 via PlayStation Network.
• All content is currently scheduled for release in December 2012

Content Group #3 – You’re Welcome in Five Languages Pack

• WWE Superstars Damien Sandow, Antonio Cesaro, Jimmy Uso and Jey Uso
• WWE Diva Layla
• “Attitude Era” Legends Brian Pillman and Chainsaw Charlie
• Moves Pack – 20 new moves, including the Lionsault (made popular by Chris Jericho) and the Kimura Lock (made popular by Brock Lesnar)
• WWE Diva Layla will be available free of charge
• Each WWE Superstar will be available for a suggested purchase cost of 80 Microsoft Points for Xbox 360 or £0.59 via PlayStation Network.
• The Moves Pack will be available for a suggested purchase cost of 160 Microsoft Points for Xbox 360 or £1.59 via PlayStation Network.
• All content is currently scheduled for release in January 2013

Have a look above.

WWe 13 releases on October 30 for the Xbox 360, PS3 and PC. Stay tuned for more info.

It takes blood, sweat and tears to become the best in the world. And if you want to rise to the top on your terms, you better bring the attitude, and ignite a revolution. 

Bring the atmosphere, spectacle, and fervor of a raucous WWE Live event into your living room with awe-inspiring Spectacular Moments and a new audio system that delivers the most authentic and dynamic commentary, sound effects and crowd participation ever in a WWE game.

“Experience the rise of one of the most controversial groups in WWE history with WWE ’13’s new “Attitude Era” Mode, featuring D-Generation X.”

The game comes out on October 30 for the PS3 and Xbox 360. Stay tuned for our review.

About WWE ’13:

Game Overview:

WWE ’13 will transform gameplay through WWE Live, a brand-new audio and presentation system designed to produce the most authentic and vibrant commentary, sound effects and crowd participation levels ever heard in a WWE videogame. In addition, players will experience the atmosphere, spectacle and fervor of a WWE live event through attention-grabbing Spectacular Moments, including ring breaks and barricade crashes.

Publisher : THQ

Developer : Yuke’s

Platforms : PS3, Wii and X360

Release Date : 02/11/2012

Stay tuned to Gamingbolt.com for more news and updates.

You’ll be able to relive some of The Great One’s best moments, including his battles with UFC star Ken Shamrock, the “I Quit” match with Mankind from the Royal Rumble 1999, and his time as the Corporate Champion. Watch it all go down above.