Previously wrestling video games such as the ones based on the World Wrestling Federation, Total Nonstop Action Wrestling and even Hulk Hogan have been announced. Now THQ has sent word about UFC 2009 Undisputed, a video game based on the Ultimate Fighting Championship mixed martial arts organization.
UFC 2009 Undisputed will feature more than eighty top fighters in UFC competition across all five weight classes. Gamers can also expect the sport’s popular commentators, announcers, referees, trainers as well as the Octagon girls in the game. It runs on a new fighting game engine that has been developed especially for next-gen platforms. It offers responsive and easy-to-play controls.
UFC 2009 Undisputed features the Create-A-Fighter system that gives players character customization and training management options. The fighting game also has a robust Career Mode that sees gamers go through a series of dynamic storylines. Gamers can expect online support, including downloadable content.
Dana White, President, Ultimate Fighting Championship says, “UFC offers the fighting videogame genre a fresh and innovative look inside today’s most exhilarating live sporting event in the world. UFC 2009 Undisputed represents a significant opportunity for us to increase our growing, global audience and allow fans to step into the virtual Octagon to compete against the world’s most prominent mixed martial arts fighters.”
Bob Aniello is the Senior VP of worldwide marketing at THQ. He stated, “As the leading fighting videogame publisher, we feel the rising popularity of the UFC brand and its unbelievable mixed martial arts experience make UFC 2009 Undisputed the perfect addition to our expanding portfolio. UFC 2009 Undisputed is certain to be the most realistic fighting game to date, including advanced collision detection and AI systems that fit in individual fighter styles.”
UFC 2009 Undisputed is presently under development for the PS3, Xbox 360 and mobile devices. THQ touts that the game will have authentic and comprehensive UFC atmosphere as well as photorealistic models and ripple effects across the faces and bodies.