The Official 'TNA iMPACT! Video Game' Info And Discussion Thread

The official consoles for this game are.....
PlayStation 2, X-Box 360, PlayStation 3, and Nintendo Wii

U.S. Release Date: Spring 2008
Europe Release Date: Spring 2008
Australia Release Date: Spring 2008

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Articles:
TNA Wrestling updates game debut
TNA Impact! Impressions
Midway rolls next-gen dice in Vegas
TNA iMPACT! Hands-On

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Superstars:
Abyss (PS3, X360, Wii, PS2)
Kurt Angle (PS3, X360, Wii, PS2)
Christian Cage (PS3, X360, Wii, PS2)
Christopher Daniels (PS3, X360, Wii, PS2)
Sonjay Dutt (PS3, X360, Wii, PS2)
Hernandez (PS3, X360, Wii, PS2)
Honicide (PS3, X360, Wii, PS2)
Jeff Jarrett (PS3, X360, Wii, PS2)
Jay Lethal (PS3, X360, Wii, PS2)
Rhino (PS3, X360, Wii, PS2)
Chris Sabin (PS3, X360, Wii, PS2)
Samoa Joe (PS3, X360, Wii, PS2)
Sunshi (PS3, X360, Wii, PS2)
Alex Shelley (PS3, X360, Wii, PS2)
Scott Steiner (PS3, X360, Wii, PS2)
Sting (PS3, X360, Wii, PS2)
A.J. S_tyles (PS3, X360, Wii, PS2)
Eric Young (PS3, X360, Wii, PS2)
More to be announced...

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Links to Videos:
http://media.xbox360.ign.com/media/814/814947/vids_1.html
http://www.gamespot.com/xbox360/action/tnaimpact/media.html?tag=tabs;videos

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Links To Images:
http://media.xbox360.ign.com/media/814/814947/imgs_1.html
http://www.gamespot.com/xbox360/action/tnaimpact/images.html?tag=tabs;images
Click here for full gallery

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The Game
* The iMPACT video game will feature 25+ TNA performers that are all customizable within the game.
* AJ S_tyles and Samoa Joe served as consultants for the game and both are said to be huge fans of the AKI based No Mercy type gameplay.

Create Modes
* Character Creation mode will be a big feature in the game. Each profile will have 16 CAW slots.
* There will not be create a entrance. There will be the regular roster's intros and 10 or so generic to choose from.
* Custom move sets, wrestling S_tyles and ring attires
* You cannot modify in-game wrestlres. However, you should be able to copy them into CAW mode and edit them there.
* According to Midway CAWS should look just as real as the preloaded wrestlers.

Match Types
* The Six-Sided ring will be included in the game and will feature the TNA specialty matches Six sides of steel, The Ultimate X, King of The Mountain, tag team matches and Fatal Four Ways.
* Midway is teasing that the game will feature "Online Tournaments".
* Other online game modes include Tag Team bouts, Ultimate X, King Of The Mountain, Fatal Four-ways and more!
* You can defend titles in exhibition mode
* Tables are in. Ladders are questionable.

Gameplay
* The game will have around 2500 moves.
* The game will only feature four wrestlers on the screen at once, online and offline.
* Weight detection will be in. Midway promises game play like no other.
* Area specific damage is in and should play a major role in game play.
* The facial expressions WILL CHANGE based on what is happening to the wrestler.
* Run-Ins will enter the ring for thity seconds or so then exit or remain ringside they will only help for thirty seconds.
* The DPad on the Xbox (this will vary based on each system) controls run-ins. It will also allow you to have a "second wind" and further more perform "dirty moves." However these will only be able to be done once a match each.
* Tag Team Moves are in, 3D is in.
* You should be able to do wrestler vs. wrestler. IE Kurt Angle vs. Kurt Angle.

Story Mode
* A story mode will be included into the game that is said to be similar to WWE video games. Story mode will allow players to create and choose a career path based on decisions that they take during the storyline. Gamers will be able to choose the look of their character as well as their managers who will specialize in different fighting S_tyles. Choose a career path by making crucial decisions and teaming up with the right factions.
* Season mode will be based fully on the created wrestlers, there will be no season for the standard roster. It starts with the player waking up after plastic surgery in Mexico and then deciding to enter wrestling.
* Hire a manager to train you via mini-games that allow you to build abilities, unlock new moves and enhance your appearance.
* Unlockable content is a yes. Money will be used to unlock things.

Arenas
* There will be eight arenas, including Japan, America & England, each with different crowd atmospheres.
* Arenas are unlocked by playing story mode.
* You cannot fight on the stage or leave the ring area.

Other Info
* Wrestlers should have two attires in multi colors.
* Each different console version WILL have exclusives, yet to be announced.
* Downloadable content is in the planning stages. Something Midway would like to do but are not sure if it will make it.
* The game WILL NOT feature any type of referee.
* A demo will be available in the spring

WHAT NO REFEREE?!?!?! :|, who am i suppose to beat up in the game now :(Agnidev

lol and wrestler vs. wrestler..OMG no, i hate that and 30 second run ins...no leving ring area, damn the only thing cool about this game thus far is the new ring and diff arena, otherwise this game looks to be sucking..i'll check out some vids though...Despirano

lol I guess special referee matches are more important than they seem :P

lol I guess special referee matches are more important than they seem :P

D-Tru-King

I've never thought they'd be THIS important though:P

Makes you appreciate the little things in life :PD-Tru-King

Indeed it does

Thanks. And you can call me Dylan.D-Tru-King

sorry, its been a while since i called you that, and i also saw a trailer for this game last night at the Spike TV video game awards

[QUOTE="D-Tru-King"]Thanks. And you can call me Dylan.killerband55

sorry, its been a while since i called you that, and i also saw a trailer for this game last night at the Spike TV video game awards

Does anyone know if the superstars going do they voice overs like on wwe games?futuramafan101

^ i did watch Gamespot live gameplay on TNA Impact, and it was awesome

First, congrats to the auther for a great thread, second, can't wait for this gameBig_Evil666

there is still things missing from this game

[QUOTE="Big_Evil666"]First, congrats to the auther for a great thread, second, can't wait for this gamekillerband55

there is still things missing from this game

like what? oh, and why no love for my PSP?

[QUOTE="killerband55"]

[QUOTE="Big_Evil666"]First, congrats to the auther for a great thread, second, can't wait for this gameBig_Evil666

there is still things missing from this game

like what?

like no ref, no fighting on the ramp or stage, no actual Create an Entrance, stuff like that

i have a feeling this game is gonna get horrible reviews but if it gets over an 7.0 form gamespot ill consider buying itfriutpunch

[QUOTE="friutpunch"]i have a feeling this game is gonna get horrible reviews but if it gets over an 7.0 form gamespot ill consider buying itD-Tru-King

well SvR08 got like a 6. something

[QUOTE="Big_Evil666"][QUOTE="killerband55"]

[QUOTE="Big_Evil666"]First, congrats to the auther for a great thread, second, can't wait for this gamekillerband55

there is still things missing from this game

like what?

like no ref, no fighting on the ramp or stage, no actual Create an Entrance, stuff like that

Is there still chance these will all be added later?

[QUOTE="killerband55"][QUOTE="Big_Evil666"][QUOTE="killerband55"]

[QUOTE="Big_Evil666"]First, congrats to the auther for a great thread, second, can't wait for this gameBig_Evil666

there is still things missing from this game

like what?

like no ref, no fighting on the ramp or stage, no actual Create an Entrance, stuff like that

Is there still chance these will all be added later?

i really hope so for Midway's sake

[QUOTE="killerband55"][QUOTE="Big_Evil666"][QUOTE="killerband55"]

[QUOTE="Big_Evil666"]First, congrats to the auther for a great thread, second, can't wait for this gameBig_Evil666

there is still things missing from this game

like what?

like no ref, no fighting on the ramp or stage, no actual Create an Entrance, stuff like that

Is there still chance these will all be added later?

It comes out Spring 08...D-Tru-King

So what, games can be delayed, SvR was delayed when THQ had to scramble to remove all mention of Benoit

They won't delay this to add a ref, go up the ramp, and add c-a-e.D-Tru-King

Games have been delayed for less, but really, Spring is still awhile away, so all might still be added

[QUOTE="Big_Evil666"][QUOTE="killerband55"][QUOTE="Big_Evil666"][QUOTE="killerband55"]

[QUOTE="Big_Evil666"]First, congrats to the auther for a great thread, second, can't wait for this gameD-Tru-King

there is still things missing from this game

like what?

like no ref, no fighting on the ramp or stage, no actual Create an Entrance, stuff like that

Is there still chance these will all be added later?

they already said no ref. no CAE, just picking from premade entrances and idk about the fighting on the ramp/stage.

honestly, i can live without this. no ref=no big deal. no mercy didnt have a physical ref in the ring. neither did DOR 2. why would i want to spend half an hour making an entrance that will be shown for 15 seconds, and only viewed a few time? and for the fighting on the ramp/entrance? meh. as long as i can do diving moves from inside the ring to the outside, im happy.

cant wait 4 the game to come out. :D

I remember seing Samoa Joe slamming someone on the preview I saw forever ago.It looks cool.It might be as good as the PS ECW game that I have.That game has to be one of the greates wrestling games ever.maravich12

Yeah, ECW Anarchy Rulez is/was a good game, so was Hardcore Revolution, but the best is No Mercy on N64

[QUOTE="maravich12"]I remember seing Samoa Joe slamming someone on the preview I saw forever ago.It looks cool.It might be as good as the PS ECW game that I have.That game has to be one of the greates wrestling games ever.Big_Evil666

Yeah, ECW Anarchy Rulez is/was a good game, so was Hardcore Revolution, but the best is No Mercy on N64

thank youu i thought only i thought that

[QUOTE="D-Tru-King"][QUOTE="Big_Evil666"][QUOTE="killerband55"][QUOTE="Big_Evil666"][QUOTE="killerband55"]

[QUOTE="Big_Evil666"]First, congrats to the auther for a great thread, second, can't wait for this gameInvisible_Kid2

there is still things missing from this game

like what?

like no ref, no fighting on the ramp or stage, no actual Create an Entrance, stuff like that

Is there still chance these will all be added later?

they already said no ref. no CAE, just picking from premade entrances and idk about the fighting on the ramp/stage.

honestly, i can live without this. no ref=no big deal. no mercy didnt have a physical ref in the ring. neither did DOR 2. why would i want to spend half an hour making an entrance that will be shown for 15 seconds, and only viewed a few time? and for the fighting on the ramp/entrance? meh. as long as i can do diving moves from inside the ring to the outside, im happy.

i agree with you, there is just too much stuff missing from this game, its gonna be hard for this game to be great

[QUOTE="Invisible_Kid2"][QUOTE="D-Tru-King"][QUOTE="Big_Evil666"][QUOTE="killerband55"][QUOTE="Big_Evil666"][QUOTE="killerband55"]

[QUOTE="Big_Evil666"]First, congrats to the auther for a great thread, second, can't wait for this gamekillerband55

there is still things missing from this game

like what?

like no ref, no fighting on the ramp or stage, no actual Create an Entrance, stuff like that

Is there still chance these will all be added later?

they already said no ref. no CAE, just picking from premade entrances and idk about the fighting on the ramp/stage.

honestly, i can live without this. no ref=no big deal. no mercy didnt have a physical ref in the ring. neither did DOR 2. why would i want to spend half an hour making an entrance that will be shown for 15 seconds, and only viewed a few time? and for the fighting on the ramp/entrance? meh. as long as i can do diving moves from inside the ring to the outside, im happy.

i agree with you, there is just too much stuff missing from this game, its gonna be hard for this game to be great

Yep I agree too but as BigEvil and Matt said No Mercy is still the best WWF game ever, but if these guys made No Mercy it could turn out to be a good game

DOR 2 does have a physical ref same with DOR 1, by the way the day of reckoning series are my fav wrestling gamesDespirano

yeah, i guess it did. its been a long time since ive played it. i have a new favorite game untill TNA comes out. FPR!

[QUOTE="Despirano"]DOR 2 does have a physical ref same with DOR 1, by the way the day of reckoning series are my fav wrestling gamesInvisible_Kid2

yeah, i guess it did. its been a long time since ive played it. i have a new favorite game untill TNA comes out. FPR!

Ive never played Fire Pro Wrestling but i heard it was almost as good as No Mercy and better than No Mercy in some peoples eyes, whatconsole is it on?

[QUOTE="Invisible_Kid2"]

[QUOTE="Despirano"]DOR 2 does have a physical ref same with DOR 1, by the way the day of reckoning series are my fav wrestling gamesDespirano

yeah, i guess it did. its been a long time since ive played it. i have a new favorite game untill TNA comes out. FPR!

Ive never played Fire Pro Wrestling but i heard it was almost as good as No Mercy and better than No Mercy in some peoples eyes, whatconsole is it on?

its on ps2

100+ wrestlers thats awesome, do they have CAW on that game?..and isnt the graphics 2D or 3d, Ive seen something for a console that was called Fire Proand it was cartoonish though it looked cool, do you have any links so i can see it.?Despirano

these videos really dont do the animations any justice. when i first started watching them, i thought it was going to be kinda 'chunky'. but its really smooth. heres two videos.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=niLrtKJ8FPA

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iNBCBkorcII