More than 40 huge wrestlers are now available on a tiny GC disc at retailers nationwide. WWE "WRESTLEMANIA XIX" SHIPS FOR NINTENDO GAMECUBE; FEATURES ALL NEW GAMEPLAY MECHANICS BASED ON REAL-LIFE WWE SUPERSTAR ATTRIBUTES.
CALABASAS HILLS, Calif. - Sept. 8, 2003 - THQ Inc. and JAKKS Pacific, Inc. today announced the release of their newest World Wrestling Entertainment licensed video game, "WWE WrestleMania XIX", exclusively for Nintendo GameCube. Emphasizing simulation-style gameplay, "WWE WrestleMania XIX" features all the action, excitement and attitude of World Wrestling Entertainment. The World Wrestling Entertainment videogame franchise remains one of the biggest brands in interactive entertainment, with total sales in excess of $350 million in the U.S. alone. "WWE WrestleMania XIX" is available now at major retail outlets throughout North America.
"WWE WrestleMania XIX' not only appeals to hardcore wrestling fans with its in-depth story mode, location-specific damage and enhanced grappling engine, but also reaches fans across all genres of fighting games, as a fast-paced competitive experience," stated Peter Dille, senior vice president of worldwide marketing, THQ. "This next installment in the GameCube franchise delivers our most compelling WWE experience to date with new game modes, impressive graphics and the power of the world-recognized WWE brand."
"WWE WrestleMania XIX' for GameCube offers a new dynamic to WWE videogame fans," said Nelo Lucich, Vice President of Interactive, JAKKS Pacific. "With all new gameplay mechanics and Superstars with real-life attributes based on power, strength and speed, the realism of WWE WrestleMania is brought closer to the fans exclusively through this Nintendo GameCube release."
About "WWE WrestleMania XIX":
Developed by Yuke's Co., Ltd. of Japan, "WWE WrestleMania XIX" features more than 40 WWE Superstars, including Stone Cold Steve Austin, Triple H and Brock Lesnar. The game also showcases several WWE Superstars for the first time, including Goldberg, Scott Steiner and Rey Mysterio, giving "WWE WrestleMania XIX" an impressive stable of overall talent. New features exclusive to "WWE WrestleMania XIX" include an all-new story mode that takes players across five different environments in 30 unique missions complete with scripted cut-scenes. In addition to the all-new story mode, "WWE WrestleMania XIX" features an enhanced countering system with strong and weak grapples, detailed Superstar models and location-specific moves with realistic results. Players can wear down their opponents by taking advantage of each Superstar's unique abilities, attributes and extensive move sets. "WWE WrestleMania XIX" includes several new game modes, including Tutorial, ShopZone and story-driven Revenge mode.
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