Owner Real Deal Posted February 20, 2013 Owner Report Share Posted February 20, 2013 YES!2K and WWE (NYSE: WWE) today announced that they have entered into an exclusive multi-year agreement granting 2K the exclusive worldwide rights to publish the critically acclaimed WWE video game franchise across all major platforms and distribution channels. The series, which will continue to be developed by Yukes in Japan, will combine the studio’s signature gameplay with 2K’s commitment to authenticity in WWE ’14, the latest iteration of the popular, long running series. With the addition of the WWE franchise, 2K will continue a highly-successful, 15-year tradition established by past WWE titles. Financial terms were not disclosed. “The WWE series is a great addition to our stable of triple-A titles, and we’re very happy with this exclusive agreement with our new partners,” said David Ismailer, Chief Operating Officer for 2K. “We look forward to capturing the excitement of WWE and marrying it with the same commitment to authenticity and entertainment that we give to our NBA 2K and MLB 2K franchises.”http://www.facebook.com/notes/2k-sports/2k-and-wwe-announce-exclusive-multi-year-agreement-for-wwe-video-game-series/518149028224579 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dash Posted February 20, 2013 Report Share Posted February 20, 2013 Holy crap this is amazing news. Definitely buying the next WWE game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lkr Posted February 20, 2013 Report Share Posted February 20, 2013 Yukes will still develop it so I'm not expecting much. I actually was hoping for EA since they'd probably do it in house. 2K is also pretty inconsistent with sports Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smitty Posted February 20, 2013 Report Share Posted February 20, 2013 WWE games have had so many diff names over the years..from WWE Smackdown to Smackdown vs. RAW to WWE 12 & 13..and now WWE 2k. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sħãlïq™ Posted February 21, 2013 Report Share Posted February 21, 2013 This made my day!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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