For all the talk of the prevalence of rape culture in video games in recent weeks, one might think it could be a bad time to promote an upcoming game with the image of a convicted rapist, but --like the producers of the popular Hangover films-- that doesn't seem to concern THQ and the WWE, who have today announced that boxing celebrity Mike Tyson will be a playable character (exclusive to pre-order customers) in this year's licensed wrestling outing WWE '13.
“As one of the most dominant champions in boxing history and one of the most memorable guests to ever be featured on WWE programming, Mike Tyson led an incredible revolution that changed the way fans perceive the sport,” said Sean Ratcliffe, Vice President, Global Brand Management, THQ. “He was a tremendous addition to the ‘Attitude Era’ and is certain to attract a wide variety of fans to ‘live the revolution’ offered in WWE ’13.”
“The baddest man on the planet is back – and only in WWE ’13,” said Mike Tyson. “Fans everywhere can now relive what I experienced during the ‘Attitude Era.’”
Watch a video if in-game Tyson strutting his stuff below (or
click here for the HD option).
WWE '13 is due Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 on November 2nd 2012.
Posted 10:05am 20/6/12
i look forward to biting some virtual ears off
Posted 10:53am 20/6/12
Posted 01:31pm 20/6/12
LOL at Big Show using the WMD on Vince McMahon.
Just as Vince was going to fire John Laurenitis (Vice President of Talent Relations and General Manager of Raw and Smackdown)
People Power !
Posted 01:43pm 20/6/12
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Posted 04:16pm 20/6/12
Game model Doesnt look anything like him... just looks like a black dude in a shirt :/
+ the graphics/models/ textures of the new wwe look f***** pathetic...
Posted 05:00pm 20/6/12
Could be WWE testing the market.
He was inducted in to the WWE Hall Of Fame last year (for contribution to WWE)
Posted 05:15pm 20/6/12
Posted 08:22pm 20/6/12
Did he ever have to pick up the soap ?