Konami will be releasing the game August 8th, and earlier reviews were high on the graphics but not as much on the gameplay. WWE video games sell well and TNA’s game flopped, so brand recognition means a lot, but TNA’s game might have sunk more for the gameplay and the story. This seems like a longshot to do well right away, but it’s a long shot I’m excited for. The trailer is really strong.
1UP says AAA’s video game will not have tag matches. That’s not a good sign for a promotion built on tag matches. Max is four wrestlers in the ring at once.
On the other hand, 1UP’s podcast talks about playing the game and seems pretty charmed by it, even while noting some gameplay issues. What you really want to listen for is the Elegido wackiness. AAA talk starts about 5:55.
During the podcast, there’s a mention of El Brazo being in the game. I would not have guessed that, but he’s added to the list.
For even more Elegido (though mostly just sitting in a chair), he makes an appearance at about 3:55 mark of Gamespot’s the Spot show. This is one of those times La Parka Jr. is mistaken to be LA Park.
Gamespot has Eledigo vs Parka game play video, which seems to give a good feel about how the game will play. They’ve also got video of the entrances; they’re not using the music they use on TV, which isn’t a big surprise
