Post by Talon Thorne on Nov 13, 2007 4:15:49 GMT -5
Confirmed Information:
STYLE: 1-4 Players Fighting; Realistic Arcade
Publisher/Developer: Midway
Consoles: Playstation 3; Xbox 360; Wii; Playstation 2
Release: Quarter 2; Spring 2008
Features:
*Character Creation Mode will have big part in game
*Unreal Game Engine
*Arcade Style Fighting/Wrestling Game
*Samoa Joe and AJ Styles are serving as consultants
Roster
AJ Styles
Samoa Joe
Christian Cage
Kurt Angle
Jeff Jarrett
Sting
Christopher Daniels
Rhino
Locales:
iMPACT! Zone
England
Japan
Match Types
Single
Tag Team
Fatal Four-Way
Ultimate X
King of the Mountain
News Updates:
*December 2006: Spike TV’s VGA debut the clip for TNA iMPACT!
*Information and Screenshots are released in October 2007’s edition of Gaminformer Magazine
*Midway will be premiering the game during Bound For Glory weekend in October.
SPECULATION:
*On Monday Night Mayhem Senshi said he would be doing voice over work. One could speculate that Senshi would be in the game.
*With the Canadian Destroyer in the game does that mean Petey Williams will be included.
*Bill Banks said on the TNA Website that there were rumors that the Six Sides of Steel Match would be included in the game.
*Other matches that are all but confirmed are: Three-Way, and Handicap Matches
*It appears that most of the visuals from the attires to the look of the iMPACT! Zone are from around Fall of 2006. Could this remain like this?
*Christian Cage looks to be sweating in one of the screenshots. Does this mean stamina will be included?
*Senshi recently conducted an interview where he stated he was working on Mo Cap and Voice Over work. Will voice-overs be included in the game?
*In a conference call, AJ Styles said the game will feature both the Canadian Destroyer and No Mercy Style Gameplay
*The LoCash Cowboys, who performed for TNA at Slammiversary recently said on their website that their song “Boom Boom” would be featured in the game.
*Wrestler scans took place in October 2006 and February 2007
*Midway recorded chants from the audience in the iMPACT! Zone
PLAYSTATION 3/ XBOX 360/ Wii/ PLAYSTATION 2
TNA Impact
Style: 1 to 4-Player Fighting Game (Online TBA)
Publisher: Midway Developer: Midway
Release: 2008
And in the sixth corner!!!
Spike TV’s TNA Wrestling league is really starting to take off, so we’[re not surprised that it’s getting its own game. The league’s most distinguishing feature is its six-sided ring, which helps speed up the action. “More ropes and turnbuckles equal more angles in which to Irish-whip someone. Also, it means the ropes are much tighter so guys can walk on the ropes and do lots of cool spring moves off them. The six-sided ring gives us a lot of flexibility to get exciting moves into the game”, Midway’s LA Studios head Scot Lane tells us. “TNA is more acrobatic than any league I have seen. These guys are true athletes.”
The team at Midway has been fortunate enough to get direct input from actual TNA stars. “We have met with a lot of wrestlers, but Samoa Joe and AJ Styles have been in on the most meetings,” says Lane. “These guys are gamers so they really understand games and they know what the real fanbase wants to see in a game. They have contributed in many area- the nuances between U.S., Japan, Europe, and the pacing of the game, the moves they think will translate well to video games, controls, and a lot more. They have also been in many mo-cap sessions as have several other TNA wrestlers.”
But all this wrestler support won’t mean anything if the game doesn’t have great gameplay. Lane knows this too: “Our primary focus is on gameplay and our goal is to have the smoothest, most responsive in the genre. We are running at 60 fps and the game already feels great. We have two of the best combat guys in the business, Mark Turmell and Sal DiVita. These guys love wrestling.” This team has some arcade roots, but that doesn’t mean TNA will feel exactly like an arcade game. Lane was quick to add that they are working hard to make this game tailored specifically for next-gen consoles. “Mark and Sal bring an attention to detail and a focus on ‘feel’ that has remnants of the arcade days with a modern edge. They really focus on moment to moment gameplay and subtleties of combat.”
The crowd and character creation system are important to any wrestling game, and TNA doesn’t look to disappoint in either avenue. The team isn’t eager to give away too many details about the character creation yet, other than to say it will be a big feature when the game is done. As for the other element, Lane adds, “We have put a lot of work into our crowd. Our goal is to create an environment-including crowd that feels like TNA. We are focusing on making the crowds distinctive when you are in Japan, England or any of the different arenas.”
Lane is also pretty exited about seeing one of his favorite match types from the show, Ultimate X, playable in the game. “Basically there are ropes around 15 feet above the ring with a belt hanging in the middle. The first guy to climb up and get the belt wins, but it is nowhere as easy as it sounds. I’ve seen thee guys fall and land on their back, it looks real painful.” But it sounds fun. Only you’ll have to wait until next year to play Ultimate X or any of the game’s other match types like King of the Mountain, tag team, and fatal four-way. Better start practicing on your brother.
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VIDEOS
www.youtube.com/watch?v=r-0OO5AabI8
www.youtube.com/watch?v=nPG77guQo4w
Updates will be posted when I receive them
The Game
* The iMPACT video game will feature 25+ TNA performers that are all customizable within the game.
* AJ Styles and Samoa Joe served as consultants for the game and both are said to be huge fans of the AKI based No Mercy type gameplay.
Create Modes
* Character Creation mode will be a big feature in the game. Each profile will have 16 CAW slots.
* There will not be create a entrance. There will be the regular roster’s intros and 10 or so generic to choose from.
* Custom move sets, wrestling styles and ring attires
* You cannot modify in-game wrestlres. However, you should be able to copy them into CAW mode and edit them there.
* According to Midway CAWS should look just as real as the preloaded wrestlers.
Match Types
* The Six-Sided ring will be included in the game and will feature the TNA specialty matches Six sides of steel, The Ultimate X, King of The Mountain, tag team matches and Fatal Four Ways.
* Midway is teasing that the game will feature "Online Tournaments".
* Other online game modes include Tag Team bouts, Ultimate X, King Of The Mountain, Fatal Four-ways and more!
* You can defend titles in exhibition mode
* Tables are in. Ladders are questionable.
Gameplay
* The game will have around 2500 moves.
* The game will only feature four wrestlers on the screen at once, online and offline.
* Weight detection will be in. Midway promises game play like no other.
* Area specific damage is in and should play a major role in game play.
* The facial expressions WILL CHANGE based on what is happening to the wrestler.
* Run-Ins will enter the ring for thity seconds or so then exit or remain ringside they will only help for thirty seconds.
* The DPad on the Xbox (this will vary based on each system) controls run-ins. It will also allow you to have a “second wind” and further more perform “dirty moves.” However these will only be able to be done once a match each.
* Tag Team Moves are in, 3D is in.
* You should be able to do wrestler vs. wrestler. IE Kurt Angle vs. Kurt Angle.
Story Mode
* A story mode will be included into the game that is said to be similar to WWE video games. Story mode will allow players to create and choose a career path based on decisions that they take during the storyline. Gamers will be able to choose the look of their character as well as their managers who will specialize in different fighting styles. Choose a career path by making crucial decisions and teaming up with the right factions.
* Season mode will be based fully on the created wrestlers, there will be no season for the standard roster. It starts with the player waking up after plastic surgery in Mexico and then deciding to enter wrestling.
* Hire a manager to train you via mini-games that allow you to build abilities, unlock new moves and enhance your appearance.
* Unlockable content is a yes. Money will be used to unlock things.
Arenas
* There will be eight arenas, including Japan, America & England, each with different crowd atmospheres.
* Arenas are unlocked by playing story mode.
* You cannot fight on the stage or leave the ring area.
Other Info
* Wrestlers should have two attires in multi colors.
* Each different console version WILL have exclusives, yet to be announced.
* Downloadable content is in the planning stages. Something Midway would like to do but are not sure if it will make it.
* The game WILL NOT feature any type of referee.
* A demo will be available in the spring
Confirmed roster so far:
AJ Styles
Abyss
Chris Sabin
Christian Cage
Christopher Daniels
Eric Young
Hernandez
Homicide
Jay Lethal
Jeff Jarrett
Kurt Angle
LAX
Petey Williams
Raven
Rhino
Samoa Joe
Scott Steiner
Senshi
Sonjay Dutt
Sting
Team 3D
Tomko
Commentators:
Don West
Mike Tenay
