![]() “I hope they become a real big wrestling company in the next year.” Sadly, however, the Hitman remains exclusive to WWE 2K23. “I do have a lot of fondness for what they’re trying to do, and I support them,” he said at the time. The ‘Hitman’ has never been shy of criticising WWE and made a surprise one-off appearance for AEW at Double Or Nothing in May 2019. Former WCW world champion Sting debuted in 2020 and is included, as is former WWE monster The Big Show – under his real name of Paul Wight.īret Hart was also considered an outside bet. While its roster is limited, AEW Fight Forever does squeeze in a few noteworthy icons, such as Jericho and the Hardyz – although frustratingly, Matt Hardy is only available as DLC. What can you expect from AEW Fight Forever gameplay?Īppealing to old-school fans is critical when it comes to sales of wrestling games, which is why WWE repeatedly crams its sim offerings, and more offbeat efforts such as WWE 2K Battlegrounds, full of famous names from yesteryear. No Mercy creator Hideyuki “Geta” Iwashita is attached to the project in an advisory role. And there is one AKI Corporation connection, too. Yet that’s precisely why the switch to making AEW games should trigger excitement: it’s a fresh start for a revered developer with a point to prove. Yuke’s reputation slipped a little after control of the former Smackdown series passed from THQ to 2K. From global stars such as CM Punk, Bryan Danielson, Jon Moxley, Kenny Omega, Chris Jericho and others to talented upcoming stars such as MJF, Jungle Boy, Sammy Guevara, Orange Cassidy and more. (Which infamously led to WWE 2K21 being cancelled.) Yuke’s has been synonymous with digitised powerbombs and spinebusters since the release of PS1 classic WWF Smackdown, again in 2000, and 2K’s decision to cut ties with the developer midway through the creation of WWE 2K20 is seen as the main reason for its downfall. ![]() It’s another Japanese studio renowned for its wrestling prowess which made AEW’s console debut. Fans responded with unrestrained glee: Syn Sophia is the current name of famed No Mercy developer AKI Corporation. 2000 N64 release WWE No Mercy is considered legendary in virtual wrestling circles, and when news of an AEW game broke in 2018, Japanese developer Syn Sophia was strongly linked to the project. ![]()
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