After a break for E3, Loot Ninja’s Battle of Wits is back. This week, myself and Steve discuss the ramifications of the recent release of UFC 2009 Undisputed on the boxing genre. The fighting landscape has changed and MMA has taken over. Can boxing recover in the video game realm? We don’t think so.
Most of you know by now that I’m a big MMA fan. Since the announcement of UFC 2009 Undisputed, I’ve been anxiously awaiting putting someone in a rear naked choke in a video game. THQ released a trailer showing off the clinch and how you can punish opponents from this position. Ch-check it out.
If you read our siye regularly, you already know what huge UFC fans we are. You also know how excited we are for thr upcoming title from THQ. Here is an in depth video with the project manager for UFC 2009. Everything you wanted to know and more. The game should be out early 2009. Six months away FTMFL.
In MMA you need to have a diverse array of attacks. Each match can end in a flash and the more ways that you can make your opponent tap, pass out, or fail to protect himself beneficial. This video gives you first hand look at the Man Brawl cam. Two grown men rolling around on the canvas never looked so good. Umm…
You’ve seen the trailer; you’ve read the press release. Now check out all the cool stills from an in-game fight between Forrest Griffin and Rampage Jackson. These are two of my favorite fighters (I’m an insanely huge UFC fan, by the way). Can’t wait to see them actually get it on July 5th.
Check out all the other cool shots after the jump. This is one of my most anticipated games for Spring 2009.
GameTrailersTV had the first gameplay footage of UFC 2009 Undisputed. Holy shit this looks amazing. Real refs, real corner men, real commentators. This is what an MMA should be. THQ looks to be hitting a home run for the Spring 2009 release. You can count me in.
THQ sent out a press release which got me all antsy in the pantsy. It’s no secret that I’m a huge UFC fan, so any game based on MMA gets me all excited. THQ will be releasing UFC 2009 Undisputed in Spring 2009 on the Xbox 360 and PS3. Oh yeah, mobile phones too. Holla.
A brand new fighting game engine designed specifically for next generation systems will deliver innovative, responsive and easy-to-play controls that give unparalleled command of fighters, as players take down opponents with a variety of mixed martial arts disciplines like Muay Thai, Kickboxing and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. In addition, the game’s Create-A-Fighter system will jumpstart the careers of future champions through character customization and training management, while a robust Career Mode will develop a fighter’s attributes and skill sets while fighting to enter the UFC Hall of Fame through a series of dynamic storylines. Furthermore, players will be able to enhance their UFC 2009 Undisputed gameplay experience through online support, including downloadable content.
There’s going to be 80 licensed fighters in the five weight classes of the UFC. The game will also feature the real announcers, referees, commentators, trainers, Octagon girls, etc. Giddy up, THQ. Giddy up.
It was previously reported as UFC 2007 in all trailers and materials, which hinted at a release this year.
Now, GameTrailers has re-posted the E3 trailer we saw last week, this time calling it “UFC 2009″. I can only pray we don’t have to wait over a year for this game. THQ should have had ample time to develop this game to this level for a release this year.
I needs my MMA gaming………..
This has got to be the most sought after game in the brief history of Loot Ninja. We’re all huge UFC fans and have been craving a great MMA game for some time now. Well, the wait will soon be over as THQ is bringing UFC 2007 to the PS3 and Xbox 360 later this year. In case you don’t know, that’s Chuck “The Iceman” Liddell and Quinton “Rampage” Jackson fighting in the trailer.
Either this trailer is CGI, or I just spilled yogurt in my pants. The graphics and gameplay are stunning.
Here’s your HD lovin.
It’s been a pretty busy weekend for the UFC. Between another Ultimate Fight Night and the premire of the new season of The Ultimate Fighter on Thursday and UFC69 on Saturday there has been no shortage of action.
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