Of course, there are certain matches missing for contractual reasons *cough* C.M Punk *cough*, but there's a good enough selection here to make it feel comprehensive.

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This year 2K have followed exactly the same formula, but for Mr. Hustle. Loyalty. Respect. himself, John Cena. Specifically, the matches that The Doctor of Thuganomics has lost over the years.

As a small but very obvious example, the game will often show managers on the matchup screen, but it will place them next to the wrong team. Then when the bout begins, they are nowhere to be seen.

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There HAVE been a few new updates here and there, mostly around controlling the types of cut-scenes and story development that takes place on each show. Sadly, it hasn't been implemented well, and comes across incredibly confusing at first glance. The question is; have 2K built on this success with this year’s offering, or have they sat on their laurels, updated the roster and 'done an EA'?

MyFaction hasn't changed much at all, but much like Showcase it didn't need to. It's definitely 2K's money-spinner mode, but it can be played without spending a penny if you have the dedication to grind for currency. Having chosen to join a faction (Evolution or The Hurt Business) players are thrown into a warm-up match and asked to perform a front running grapple. The problem is, if players have changed their move-set (which most will do as soon as they start) it doesn't recognise that the move has been done if it isn't the default one. As with last year, WWE 2K23 has 6 gameplay modes; Exhibition, Universe, Showcase, MyGM, MyFaction and MyRise modes all make a return. Exhibition

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WWE Cage Battle includes two game modes; you can play to collect points, or keep going to be the last one standing! Zatu has an excellent range of games and for most of them the best prices too. Delivery is always fast and I have never received a game in bad condition. 10/10 would recommend. Show your love for Meeple Mountain and for your favorite hobby all in one great tshirt. The Meeple Mountain Gaming… Read more… WWE 2K23 takes the excellent foundations built in 2K22 and builds upon them pretty well. Every change 2K have made has been an improvement, it's just a shame they haven't focused on improving things that really need it, such as the broken Universe mode.I was like a kid at Christmas when MyGM mode made its glorious return in 2K22. But much like the kid who got a PS4 when the PS5 was already on the market, I was grateful but a little disappointed. Overall though it's the best a WWE game has ever looked, so top marks! Getting To Grips With Grappling It's a small thing, and I presume it can't be helped, but it's VERY noticeable when playing. MyRise Mode Attires are a bit of a baffling mix, with some Superstars (such as Sami Zayn) sporting clothing that made its debut on TV mere weeks before release, while others are still wearing gear that doesn't even match their current on-screen persona any more. The only real negative, and it's a small one, is the sheer amount of content that has to be blurred in the video cut scenes. One of the early bouts is RVD Vs. John Cena from ECW One Night Stand, and almost everything is blurred out, even the referee's face.