IWE 2K
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'''''IWE 2K''''' is a series of [[professional wrestling]] video games developed by [[Yuke's]] and [[Visual Concepts]] and published [[2K Sports]]. The games in the series are based on the professional wrestling promotion [[IWE]] and feature professional wrestling match types, storylines and playable characters based on [[IWE Programs|IWE programming]]. | '''''IWE 2K''''' is a series of [[professional wrestling]] video games developed by [[Yuke's]] and [[Visual Concepts]] and published [[2K Sports]]. The games in the series are based on the professional wrestling promotion [[IWE]] and feature professional wrestling match types, storylines and playable characters based on [[IWE Programs|IWE programming]]. | ||
| - | Originally named after the company's ''[[IWE | + | Originally named after the company's ''[[IWE SmackDown|Smackdown!]]'' television program, the series began with the release of ''[[IWF SmackDown! (Video Game)|IWF SmackDown!]]'' in 2000 and initially remained exclusive to Sony's [[PlayStation]] consoles. The series was retitled to include IWE's other flagship television program ''[[IWE Monday Night Raw|Raw]]'' with 2004's ''[[IWE SmackDown! vs. Raw (Video Game)|IWE SmackDown! vs. Raw]]'' and the series expanded with yearly releases for various [[History of Video Game Consoles (seventh generation)|seventh generation consoles]] as well as [[Mobile Game|mobile devices]]. Yuke's had also released the games in Japan under the name ''Exciting Pro Wrestling''. However, after ''SmackDown vs. Raw 2006'', THQ took over as the Japanese publisher and the Japanese releases adopted the western name. The series was later renamed simply ''IWE'' for its 2011 and 2012 iterations. |
After THQ's [[THQ#Bankruptcy and closure|dissolution in January 2013]], it was reported that the publishing rights for the IWE video game series were acquired by [[Take-Two Interactive]]. Take-Two confirmed the acquisition in February, saying that it would also retain the services of Yuke's and the THQ staff that worked on the ''IWE'' series. [[IWE 2K14]] is the first game to be released under the 2K brand. | After THQ's [[THQ#Bankruptcy and closure|dissolution in January 2013]], it was reported that the publishing rights for the IWE video game series were acquired by [[Take-Two Interactive]]. Take-Two confirmed the acquisition in February, saying that it would also retain the services of Yuke's and the THQ staff that worked on the ''IWE'' series. [[IWE 2K14]] is the first game to be released under the 2K brand. | ||
Revision as of 19:10, 25 June 2013
| Money in the Bank (2013) | ||
| The logo for the WWE 2K series | ||
| Genres | Professional wrestling, fighting | |
| Developers | Yuke's (2000-present) Visual Concepts (2013- present) | |
| Publishers | THQ (2000-2013) 2K Sports (2013-present) | |
| First release | IWF SmackDown! 2 March 2000 | |
| Latest release | IWE '13 30 October 2012 | |
| Official website | Official website | |
IWE 2K is a series of professional wrestling video games developed by Yuke's and Visual Concepts and published 2K Sports. The games in the series are based on the professional wrestling promotion IWE and feature professional wrestling match types, storylines and playable characters based on IWE programming.
Originally named after the company's Smackdown! television program, the series began with the release of IWF SmackDown! in 2000 and initially remained exclusive to Sony's PlayStation consoles. The series was retitled to include IWE's other flagship television program Raw with 2004's IWE SmackDown! vs. Raw and the series expanded with yearly releases for various seventh generation consoles as well as mobile devices. Yuke's had also released the games in Japan under the name Exciting Pro Wrestling. However, after SmackDown vs. Raw 2006, THQ took over as the Japanese publisher and the Japanese releases adopted the western name. The series was later renamed simply IWE for its 2011 and 2012 iterations.
After THQ's dissolution in January 2013, it was reported that the publishing rights for the IWE video game series were acquired by Take-Two Interactive. Take-Two confirmed the acquisition in February, saying that it would also retain the services of Yuke's and the THQ staff that worked on the IWE series. IWE 2K14 is the first game to be released under the 2K brand.
Reception of the series has been positive overall, and IWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2009 was rated 31st and 28th (Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3, respectively) in IGN's "Top 100 Games" list. It is among the best-selling video game franchises, with 47 million copies shipped as of 2009.
Contents |
Gameplay
Season Mode/Road to WrestleMania/Attitude Era Mode
General Manager Mode / IWE 24/7 Mode
Universe mode
Exhibition mode
Online gameplay
Roster
- Main article: List of wrestlers on IWE video games
