WWE 2K17 (Sony PlayStation 3, 2016) Factory Sealed

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WWE 2K17 (Sony PlayStation 3, 2016) Factory Sealed:
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WWE 2K17From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia-Downloaded 7/22/2017WWE 2K17Cover art featuringBrock LesnarDeveloper(s)Yuke\'s
Visual ConceptsPublisher(s)2K SportsSeriesWWE 2KPlatform(s)Microsoft Windows
PlayStation 3
PlayStation 4
Xbox 360
Xbox OneReleasePlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Xbox 360, Xbox One

NA:October 11, 2016
AU:October 11, 2016
EU:October 11, 2016
JP:March 9, 2017[1]

Microsoft Windows

WW:February 7, 2017
JP:March 9, 2017[2]

Genre(s)Professional style=\"margin: 0.5em 0px; line-height: inherit;\">WWE 2K17is aprofessional wrestlingvideo gamedeveloped byYuke\'sandVisual Concepts, and is published by2K SportsforPlayStation 3,PlayStation 4,Xbox 360,Xbox OneandMicrosoft Windows.[3][4]It is the eighteenth game in theWWEgame series (fourth under theWWE 2Kbanner), serving as the following from their previous gameWWE 2K16(Released in 2015), and being followed byWWE 2K18(to be released in October 2017). This is the final installment released on the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 platforms.[5]

Contents[hide]

1Marketing
- 1.1Roster
2Game modes
- 2.1Play mode
- 2.2MyCareer mode
- 2.3Universe mode
- 2.4Creation Suite
- 2.5Online
3Audio
4Reception
5See also
6References
7External links

Marketing[edit]

On May 31, 2016,WWE 2K17was officially announced byWWEand 2K, when they revealedGoldbergas the pre-order bonus character accompanied by the debut trailer featuring Goldberg. 2K also announced that the game would include the two versions of Goldberg (WCWand WWE), along with two playable arenas (Halloween HavocandWCW Monday Nitro).[4][6]On June 27, 2016, a reveal trailer was released announcing thatBrock Lesnarwill be the cover star forWWE 2K17.[7]On July 14, 2016, WWE announced anNXTCollector\'s Edition. The set included superstars such asApollo Crews,Nia JaxandShinsuke Nakamuraas playable characters as part of the NXT Enhancement Pack, a lithograph designed by Rob Schamberger and signed by Shinsuke Nakamura, an 8-inch collectable action figure ofDemon Finn Bálor, trading cards, actual ring canvas from theNXT TakeOver: Londonevent, 50% more points in NXT for MyCareer Mode, as well as the Goldberg Pre-Order Pack.[8]

Roster[edit]

On June 15, 2016, WWE announced that atE3 2016, the first roster reveal would be announced at 2K\'s booth by portrait artistRob Schamberger.[9]At the event,John Cena,The Ultimate Warrior, andSasha Bankswere the first three names revealed.[10]On July 26, 2016, IGN announced that theMcMahon familywill be playable characters, which will includeStephanie McMahon,Shane McMahon, andVince McMahon.[11][12]On August 2, 2016, IGN announced the roster would be revealed every Tuesday for 5 weeks, along with in-game videos and screenshots, concluding on August 30.[13][14]On August 10, the WWE 2K official site released aminigamethat consisted of spotting the announced superstars of theWWE 2K17game on a picture of Brock Lesnar\'s Suplex City. The game revealed a roster of 136 superstars consisting of current superstars, legends and NXT superstars.[15]2K later revealed that there would be more than 11 extra DLC playable superstars.WWE 2K17marks the video game debut of 26 superstars.

Game modes[edit]

There are a variety of different game modes inWWE 2K17.[16]

Play mode[edit]

Play mode allows the player to jump into a quick match with their own custom settings like match types, participants, etc.

MyCareer mode[edit]

MyCareer mode allows the player to create their own superstar to compete for championships on the main roster and/or in NXT. MyCareer mode is exclusive to PlayStation 4, PC and Xbox One.

The mode also incorporated the new Promo Engine, so Superstars can express themselves to the WWE Universe and also call out or respond to other WWE Superstars. Backstage interviews with Renee Young take on a whole new dimension with the new backstage brawling gameplay. Now more than ever, how a player competes, reacts, what is said and even what attire is worn can make a difference in a Superstar’s journey through the WWE. At some point, players are also likely to come face to face with Brock Lesnar and his advocate, Paul Heyman.

Universe mode[edit]

WWE Universe mode allows the player to create their own WWE shows and pay-per-view events, allowing them to create rivalries, promos (a new feature) and feuds for singles wrestlers and/or tag team wrestlers, and will let them create custom arenas and championship titles.

Creation Suite[edit]

The creation suite allows players to make their own characters, arenas, titles, and more that can be uploaded for other players to download.

Online[edit]

Players can have a variety of different matches with other players online.

Audio[edit]

On August 8, 2K revealed the official soundtrack forWWE 2K17. The soundtrack features thirteen songs from a variety of artists from various music genres, which was curated bySean Combs(known by hisstage namesPuff Daddy, Puffy, Diddy, and P. Diddy).[17]

Reception[edit][hide]WWE 2K17Review scoresPublicationScorePS4Xbox OneGame scoreMetacritic69/100[18]68/100[19]

WWE 2K17received mixed reviews, according to video gamereview aggregatorMetacritic, rating thePlaystation 4version a 69 out of 100, while theXbox Oneversion received a rating of 68 out of 100.[18][19]IGNrated the game a 8.2 out of 10,[21]whileGameSpotrated the game a 6 out of 10. The game was criticized for a lack of a 2K Showcase mode, which was left out in favor of improving the My Career, which itself was criticized for a lack of much improvement.[20]