THQ announce legendary WWE Superstar The Rock will grace the collector’s edition cover of WWE 12, the forthcoming release from the renowned WWE flagship videogame franchise. In a competitive battle against WWE Superstar John Cena, his opponent in the main event at WrestleMania XXVIII, live on pay-per-view 1st April, 2012 from Sun Life Stadium Miami, Fla., The Rock was selected by consumers who cast their votes in a franchise-first opportunity to choose a cover Superstar for a WWE videogame.
The WWE ’12 collector’s edition is currently scheduled to offer the following items:
- Foil sleeve cover packaging featuring The Rock
- Copy of WWE ’12 videogame
- The Rock playable in-game character
WWE Blu-Ray/DVD featuring matches from the ‘Greatest Superstars of The 21st Century’
- Exclusive Foil Topps Trading Card featuring The Rock
- Art Image of The Rock
WWE ’12 is currently in development for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3and Wii, with a scheduled release date of 25th November, 2011 in UK, Ireland and Europe.
WWE ’12 will enable players to engage in the WWE experience through the new Predator Technology™ dynamic gameplay system, which is poised to deliver the most fluid, dynamic, authentic and action-packed WWE simulation experience to date. Included are the new Breaking Point submission system, new Attributes and control layout as well as significant improvements to other key gameplay systems, including Momentum and Stamina. WWE Universe Mode 2.0 will generate new and more impactful elements of unpredictability based on player decisions, while dynamic visual changes to gameplay presentation, including new animations, camera positions, lighting and improved rendering, will set the tone for delivering an exceptional simulation of WWE programming.
WWE ’12 will feature the franchise’s best-in-class creation suite, enabling players to develop and customize their own Superstars, entrances, finishing moves, storylines, Highlight Reels and other all-new capabilities to be announced later this year. As well, the popular Road to WrestleMania® Mode will enable players to explore compelling new storylines and major gameplay improvements. WWE ’12 will also boast one of the largest rosters of WWE Superstars, WWE Divas and WWE Legends in franchise history, including cover Superstar Randy Orton, John Cena, The Miz and Alberto Del Rio.
