WWE Road to Wrestlemania Board Game, 40 x 27 x 5cm

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WWE2K22 marked a resurgence for the flailing wrestling game franchise, with 2K taking a year out to fix the abysmal 2K20 (and give everyone time to forget about what a disaster it was.) My main criticism of last year's MyRise mode, for all it did well, was that the players decisions ultimately didn't amount to much. With the mode now being open-ended, at the end of each year a draft comes into play, giving the player the option to protect just a handful of names on their roster. This is similar to how it worked in the original GM mode in 2008, however what isn't the same is what happens next. 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.

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Great online store for board games. They always arrive perfectly and undamaged which is important to me. It's hard to criticise any aspect of WWE 2K23 visually. Right from booting up it's clear to see 2K wanted things to look polished, with the menus getting a visual overhaul that they didn't really need. 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'? If you're hunting for the best board game gifts of 2023, then look no further! This list has wallet-sized and wallet-friendly games; games for the first timer and for friends who have been playing for years. From lightweight games you can play in minutes to multi-hour games your gamer will love. Read more…

War Games smashes two rings together and surrounds them with a huge steel cage, then pits two teams of 5 against each other. Superstars enter the ring one by one at set periods, meaning there are lots of opportunities for unbalanced situations. This is fun when you're on the right side of it, but not so much when the numbers are against you.

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The booking will often go rogue too, pitting tag partners against each other for no reason, sometimes even pairing them up with others to face each other. On one occasion when I booked someone to interfere in a match, it actually caused the whole game to crash completely. WWE Cage Battle includes two game modes; you can play to collect points, or keep going to be the last one standing! 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. Last year's Showcase Mode was a real upgrade on previous offerings, charting Rey Mysterio's career in a documentary-style format.For me it's something that I jump into when I only have a half hour to play, but I'm sure other people's milage will vary. MyGM Overall though it's the best a WWE game has ever looked, so top marks! Getting To Grips With Grappling Just like last year’s game, WWE 2K23 looks brilliant... for the most part. There are the usual questionable character models scattered in there, of course, but most Superstars look fantastic, and the arenas feel more spectacular than they did previously. 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. 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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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. 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.

Aside from some heavy retconning of WWE history to make the storylines fit, MyRise has definitely improved. 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. It's a small thing, and I presume it can't be helped, but it's VERY noticeable when playing. MyRise Mode