'WWE 2K14': on sale now! - 29th October 2013

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NEW YORK – 2K today announced that "WWE 2K14," the company’s latest release in the flagship WWE video game franchise, is now available throughout North America for the Xbox 360 games and entertainment system from Microsoft and the PlayStation3 computer entertainment system. Complementing the game’s launch, 2K also announced the WrestleMania 30 contest, in which players may submit creative screenshots of in-ring WWE 2K14 action – inspired by sought-after WrestleMania XXX matches – for a chance to win an all-expense-paid trip for two to the pop culture extravaganza of the year, WrestleMania XXX, scheduled for Sunday, April 6, 2014, at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans.

“With an unparalleled roster of iconic WWE Superstars, Divas and Legends, and 46 of the greatest matchups spanning three decades of WWE history in "30 Years of WrestleMania" Mode, "WWE 2K14" is the most authentic and comprehensive WWE simulation experience produced to date,” said Chris Snyder, Senior Director of Marketing at 2K. “We have improved all aspects of the game to emulate the WWE experience more closely than ever before.”

"WWE 2K14" ushers in a new era of the popular WWE video game franchise and brings forth several signature gameplay improvements, including a revamped player navigation system, a new reversal system and hundreds of new moves, including new catapult finishers and OMG Moments. The game’s renowned Creation Suite and Universe Mode give players new levels of customization, versatility and freedom through development of personalized Superstars, arenas, championships, storylines, finishing moves and more, while offering complete control of the WWE experience from a career-driven point of view. "WWE 2K14" also delivers the single greatest roster ever assembled, including "WWE 2K14" cover Superstar Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, John Cena, Hulk Hogan, Undertaker, Ultimate Warrior, CM Punk, “Macho Man” Randy Savage, Daniel Bryan, Goldberg, "Stone Cold" Steve Austin and The Shield.

"WWE 2K14" features the unprecedented "30 Years of WrestleMania" Mode single-player campaign, taking players on a historic journey through three decades of high-profile matches and memorable moments in WWE history. Beginning with the inaugural WrestleMania, the journey encompasses 46 signature matches, including Hulk Hogan vs. Andre the Giant at WrestleMania III, Bret Hart vs. Shawn Michaels at WrestleMania XII and The Rock vs. John Cena at WrestleMania XXVIII. "30 Years of WrestleMania" Mode is complete with authentically recreated arenas, entrances and ring attires, era-specific graphics, filters and other presentation elements, as well as WWE-produced video packages, cinematic in-game cut scenes, historical objectives and a host of unlockable rewards. Complementing the mode as a separate offering, players will also encounter the immortal Undertaker to defend or defeat his 21-0 WrestleMania match record in a gauntlet-style feature known as The Streak.

In celebration of the game’s release, 2K is launching a contest to offer players the chance to win a trip to WrestleMania XXX. Fans are encouraged to create a desired WrestleMania XXX matchup using "WWE 2K14" for Xbox 360 or PlayStation 3, capture a screenshot of the in-game action and submit to 2K for a chance to win airfare, hotel and two tickets to WrestleMania XXX. The contest is open to legal residents of the 50 U.S. states and D.C. (excluding AZ, CT, MD, and ND), Australia, Belgium, France, Germany, Luxembourg, Spain, the Netherlands, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, Singapore, Taiwan and Hong Kong. Entrants must be at least 18 years of age and the age of majority in their state of residence. The WrestleMania XXX contest begins at 12:00:00 AM Pacific Time (“PT”) on October 29, 2013 and ends at 11:59:59 PM PT on January 9, 2014. The contest is void in AZ, CT, MD, & ND, and where prohibited, as well as subject to the official rules, located at www.2k.com/wm30moment

Developed by Yukes for the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 system, "WWE 2K14" is positioned to deliver the greatest roster in franchise history and be the most electrifying, authentic and comprehensive WWE video game experience to date. "WWE 2K14" is rated T for Teen by the ESRB. Fans who pre-ordered "WWE 2K14" will receive Ultimate Warrior at no extra cost on launch day. (WWE.com)