WWE 2K14 30 Years of Wrestlemania Mode Preview

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Submitted on: 08/12/2013 by Scott Burress

2K Games has announced the single player mode for WWE 2K14, the concept is 30 Years of WrestleMania. This mode will player going through the greatest matches and unforgettable moments in WrestleMania History.

Speaking to Triple H about this mode he stated, "I'm excited for this, to be partnered with 2K, the future is very bright for this franchise". There will be around 45 matches through the mode, and 3 have already been announced. Those matches are:

Hulk Hogan vs. Andre The Giant - WrestleMania 3
The Rock vs. Hulk Hogan - WrestleMania 18
The Rock vs. John Cena - WrestleMania 28

This is just a sampling of the matches in this marquee mode, and further matches will be announced over the next several weeks. As you can see above, this officially means both Hulk Hogan and Andre The Giant join the roster for WWE 2K14. Cory Ledesma stated "This is the greatest roster ever assembled", and the rest of the roster will be officially unveiled on August 17th during SummerSlam Fan Axxess in Los Angeles.

A great amount of time went into the unique presentation of the 30 Years of WrestleMania mode. Every arena from each Wrestlemania is authentic, all the overlay graphics, the crowd, and even the vintage TV screen effects transport you back in time to that very match in WrestleMania history. The WWE also produced exclusive video packages to refresh some of these storylines for fans who either don't remember or who weren't even around yet for the match in question. Several matches will have in game cinematic cut scenes to try to have matches flow the way they really did, also historical objectives will help replicate this and all you to unlock many in game items.'

Triple H closed the conference call stating that this mode had to include what he felt was WrestleMania's most iconic moment, Hulk Hogan vs. Andre The Giant. He was proud that they were able to get these matches back for the old and new fans of the WWE and WWE Games.

WWE 2K14 releases October 29th for the Playstation 3 and the Xbox 360.

Check out the full press release below.

2K Introduces 30 Years of WrestleMania® Mode in WWE 2K14®

Groundbreaking single-player campaign slated to transcend three decades of high profile matches and memorable moments in WWE history

2K today announced that WWE® 2K14, the forthcoming release in the WWE® flagship video game franchise, will include the 30 Years of WrestleMania® Mode, an unprecedented single-player campaign featuring iconic WrestleMania matches and an unparalleled roster spanning three decades of WWE history. Commencing with the inaugural WrestleMania, the nostalgic journey takes players through more than 45 matches, including the legendary match between Hulk Hogan vs. Andre the Giant for the WWE Championship at WrestleMania 3; WWE 2K14 cover Superstar Dwayne “The Rock®” Johnson vs. “Hollywood” Hulk Hogan in an “Icon vs. Icon” match at WrestleMania 18; and the much-anticipated WrestleMania 28 main event featuring The Rock vs. John Cena®. The 30 Years of WrestleMania Mode is inspired by the forthcoming WWE milestone – WrestleMania 30, scheduled for Sunday, April 6, 2014 at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans.

“For nearly three decades, WWE has inspired millions worldwide through the historic, cultural and undeniable phenomenon that is WrestleMania,” said Chris Snyder, Senior Director of Marketing at 2K. “Through the 30 Years of WrestleMania Mode in WWE 2K14, players can now relive their favorite nostalgic and recent WrestleMania moments – from an incredible roster to authentic presentation and match play – in a unique and engaging way.”

WWE 2K14’s 30 Years of WrestleMania Mode will organize matches into a progressive single-player campaign, with the format curated by five distinct eras in WWE history. Unique presentation elements transport players through the different eras, including authentically recreated arenas, WWE Superstar entrances and ring attires, as well as era-specific graphics, screen filters and other presentation elements. In addition, extensive WWE-produced video packages and in-game, cinematic cut scenes set the stage and provide detailed background information on key matches. Historical objectives encourage players to authentically replicate popular match moments, while completing objectives will unlock a host of rewards, including additional playable WWE Superstars, alternate attire options, new arenas and WWE archive photography.

In celebration of today’s 30 Years of WrestleMania Mode announcement, 2K also disclosed the Company and Twitch.TV will present the WWE 2K14 30 Years of WrestleMania Mode Roster Reveal – live on www.twitch.tv/2K from WWE SummerSlam Axxess on Saturday, August 17, 2013 at 12:30 p.m. PDT. The reveal will be hosted by WWE Hall of Famer Jim Ross, WWE Hall of Famer Jerry “The King” Lawler and WWE Superstar Damien Sandow.

Become Immortal – 2K’s lineup of premier sports simulation titles expands with the Company’s upcoming release in the renowned WWE video game franchise, WWE 2K14. Developed by Yukes for the Xbox 360® games and entertainment system from Microsoft and PlayStation 3 system, WWE 2K14 is positioned to deliver the greatest roster in franchise history and be the most electrifying, authentic and comprehensive WWE video game experience to date. WWE 2K14 is rated “T” for Teen by the ESRB. Fans who pre-order WWE 2K14 will receive Ultimate Warrior at no extra cost on launch day on October 29, 2013 in North America and November 1, 2013 internationally.

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# 41 JazzMan @ 08/12/13 06:18 PM

I can definitely see Taker/Punk being in there. There's no way that they don't get Punk in this mode in some fashion.

# 42 Theodus2k @ 08/12/13 06:33 PM

This mode will be cool and will bring back memories for the longtime fans. Hopefully the gameplay will be as cool as this is.

# 43 Cpre5 @ 08/12/13 06:47 PM

Just one more game to crush my wallet this fall. I really like the classic roster so far, I have a hard time playing with CAWs for some reason and now I'll have real Warrior, Hulk, Giant, Macho, and who ever else they add to enjoy.

# 44 bigbob @ 08/12/13 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by dochalladay32


	Considering 2 of Undertaker's are against Snuka and Roberts

Where did I ever say that every single one of Undertaker's matches were going to be in?

# 45 oneamongthefence @ 08/12/13 07:57 PM

So is WWE's stance on Chris Benoit is that he never existed?

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# 46 J_Posse @ 08/12/13 08:05 PM

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Originally Posted by oneamongthefence


	So is WWE's stance on Chris Benoit is that he never existed? Sent from my LG-E980 using Tapatalk 2

They don't acknowledge him or his accomplishments, on-air or in products, so any potential matches involving him won't be included. We will have CAWS of him and the other possibly missing wrestlers like Angle, the Hardy Boyz and Dudley Boyz.

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# 47 bigbob @ 08/12/13 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by oneamongthefence


	So is WWE's stance on Chris Benoit is that he never existed? Sent from my LG-E980 using Tapatalk 2

They call the time that he had the World Heavyweight Championship "the time the World Heavyweight Championship went missing".

# 48 bigbob @ 08/12/13 08:07 PM

One thing I need explained.

If they're in the Hall of Fame, can they be freely used without a new contract?

# 49 JazzMan @ 08/12/13 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by bigbob


	They call the time that he had the World Heavyweight Championship "the time the World Heavyweight Championship went missing".

Or Stevie Richards' reign after his win at 'Mania.

# 50 Stormyhog @ 08/12/13 09:18 PM

I wonder if this mode would include womens matches?

# 51 alifeincomplete @ 08/12/13 09:20 PM

I'm in love.

They must have HBK/Bret Hart Iron Man. It was a watershed match in WWF history.

I really dig that they brought Hogan on board. Hogan's in, Nash is likely given his roster spot in the last two games, but what about Hall? I'd love to have Razor in, both for his nWo involvement and to recreate Hall/HBK WM10. The inner child in me is giddy.

# 52 wkukicksbutt @ 08/12/13 10:12 PM

This may sound crazy, but I think 45 is kind of low.

Here are my guesses:
1) Andre the Giant vs Big John Studd(Body Slam)- WM i
2) Hulk Hogan vs King Kong Bundy(Steel Cage)-WM 2
3) Randy Savage vs Ricky Steamboat- WM 3
4) Hulk Hogan vs Andre the Giant- WM 3
5) Randy Savage vs Ted Dibiase- WM 4
6) Hulk Hogan vs Randy Savage- WM 5
7) Ultimate Warrior vs Hulk Hogan- WM 6
8) Ultimate Warrior vs Randy Savage-WM 7
9) Hulk Hogan vs Sgt. Slaughter-WM 7
10) Ric Flair vs Randy Savage- WM 8
11) Hulk Hogan vs Sid -WM 8
12) Bret Hart vs Yokozuna(Also the Hogan match afterwards)-WM 9
13) Shawn Michaels vs Razor Ramon(Ladder)-WM X
14) Bret Hart vs Yokozuna-WM X
15) Shawn Michaels vs Diesel-WM XI
16)Bret Hart vs Shawn Michaels(Iron Man)-WM XII
17)Bret Hart vs Stone Cold(I Quit)- WM XIII
18)The Undertaker vs Sid-WM XIII
19)The Undertaker vs Kane-WM XIV
20)Shawn Michaels vs Stone Cold- WM XIV
21)The Rock vs Stone Cold-WM XV
22)The Rock vs Mick Foley vs Big Show vs Triple H-WM 2000
23)Triple H vs The Undertaker-WM X-Seven
24)Stone Cold vs The Rock-WM X-Seven
25)The Undertaker vs Ric Flair-WM X8
26)The Rock vs Hollywood Hogan-WM X8
27)Hulk Hogan vs Mr. McMahon-WM XIX
28)The Rock vs Stone Cold-WM XIX
29)Evolution(Orton, Batista, and Flair) vs Rock n Sock Connection-WM XX
30)The Undertaker vs Kane-WM XX
31)Batista vs HHH-WM 21
32)John Cena vs JBL-WM 21
33)Edge vs Mick Foley-WM 22
34)HHH vs John Cena-WM 22
35)John Cena vs Shawn Michaels-WM 23
36)Ric Flair vs Shawn Michaels-WM XXIV
37)The Undertaker vs Edge-WM XXIV
38)The Undertaker vs Shawn Michaels-WM XXV
39)The Undertaker vs Shawn Michaels-WM XXVI
40)Edge vs Alberto Del Rio-WM XXVII
41)The Undertaker vs Triple H-WM XXVII
42)The Undertaker vs Triple H(Hell in the Cell)-WM XXVIII
43)The Rock vs John Cena-WM XXVIII
44)CM Punk vs The Undertaker-WM XXIX
45)The Rock vs John Cena-WM XXIX

With Hogan in the game, it gives a slight possibility of Angle being in, but I don't think he will, which truly does suck, since he was involved in some great matches in the mid-2000s(Brock. Eddie, and HBK). Him and Owen at WM X are the biggest misses. Also, with the past, we know they love to have so many different characters for the same guy, and in this mode, there will probably be way too many rematches. Maybe I am wrong, but this is how I see them putting it.

# 53 KuruptOwnz @ 08/12/13 11:49 PM

Fix Universe Mode before giving us more fluff.

# 54 bigbob @ 08/13/13 12:00 AM

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Originally Posted by wkukicksbutt


	This may sound crazy, but I think 45 is kind of low.

Whenever I made my initial list, I had 75 matches that I thought should be in the game, haha.. So, it doesn't sound crazy that 45 isn't enough.

# 55 Stormyhog @ 08/13/13 12:36 AM

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Originally Posted by bigbob


	Whenever I made my initial list, I had 75 matches that I thought should be in the game, haha.. So, it doesn't sound crazy that 45 isn't enough.

They'll probably hold some back for dlc purposes.

# 56 bigbob @ 08/13/13 02:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Stormyhog


	They'll probably hold some back for dlc purposes.

I'd think the same thing, but they didn't do it with the Attitude Era Mode, so I doubt they'd do it with the 30 Years of Wrestlemania Mode.. but we are talking about two different companies now.

# 57 sunsaz @ 08/13/13 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by bigbob


	I'd think the same thing, but they didn't do it with the Attitude Era Mode, so I doubt they'd do it with the 30 Years of Wrestlemania Mode.. but we are talking about two different companies now.

A good point. However, you have to remember that 2K Sports hasn't been very savvy with DLC in the past either outside of preorder perks.

# 58 EL_GABE @ 08/13/13 01:30 PM

since they are having "the phenom" edition i expect every match of "the streak" to be in there

# 59 fpac @ 08/13/13 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by EL_GABE


	since they are having "the phenom" edition i expect every match of "the streak" to be in there

I really doubt it as most of the early Taker WM matches were horrible.

Plus there's no way Giant Gonzales makes the roster.

# 60 CallMeKD @ 08/13/13 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by jrjolley


	No progress. Why do WWE games always live in the past. What about interactive Universe mode with promos and storylines built in with real interactivity. Anyway, this is old ground. I'm sure another WWE game did something similar.

That's why there's Story Designer

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