Meh. I’m waiting for Empire Total War.

What’s going to be interesting is how hardcore fans and casual fans opinion of the game differs. I’m still wondering if they can create a compelling and reasonably accurate representation of the ground game.

You know, I’d be happy to review the game for this site, but I feel like everyone who is remotely interested is going to buy it sight unseen and everyone else won’t care about the review.

I got rid of my xbox shortly after I started training, just no time. Then when Madden (‘08?) came out I went and bought a 360. After 2 straight days I sold it on Craig’s List for my own good! Damn, I have been a video game addict since Pong! back in the 70’s, lol.

With that said, I am seriously considering jumping off the wagon and getting the UFC game and a new platform.

Look at what Madden has done for a new generation of NFL fans. Damn, ESPN has a tv show to watch other guys playing Madden, wtf!?!? I am interested to see if the UFC game blows up, what ramifications it may have in the growth and business side of teh UFC and mma.

To be honest it’s a PREVIEW not REVIEW, pretty big difference since PREVIEWS are typically very positive (and often funded by the game makers/publishers/interested parties).

I’m glad it’s coming out for the 360/PS3 only so we won’t get a terrible Wii version holding the other versions back graphically/gameplay wise.

I think that this could easily be the biggest thing for the UFC since TUF. I imagine it being instrumental in turning casual fans into hardcore fans, especially via downloadable content. The stream of new content will allow people to really follow the sport without investing too much time and effort into a gigantic RSS feed…like mine.

I think you’re missing a “P” in the title, this is just another preview with no real new information. My favorite excerpt:

“See, depending on the situation, your punches and kicks will take on new animations; the game will automatically select the appropriate attack based on your position in the match. So when you hit a face button to punch, you certainly won’t see the same result when standing apart from your opponent as you will if you’re locked together. When locked, you might see your fighter throw a few sharp kidney punches, for instance. And if you have the room, pressing that same button will result in a spinning back fist. Therefore, the AI should be fairly impressive and will serve to alleviate some of the strategic pressure the player faces in the ring, which will come as good news to those who may balk at the aforementioned control scheme. And it gets better: not only is the type of strike determined automatically, but so is the power of each strike.”

Wow, so not only will I not be able to decide where I’m hitting the opponent, I can’t even choose how much power to put behind the punch! Awesome!

I have never read a preview so enthused about having control taken away from the player.

Just saying, people shouldn’t pay too much attention to previews. They basically boil down to writers fondling the game’s balls in an attempt to hype it up to such degrees that people will inevitably be disappointed when the thing finally comes out. The less you pay attention to every detail, the better you’ll likely receive the game when you finally get to play it.

Are the finishes going to be realistic (meaning you can potentially go down from a single punch or quick submission)? One of my favorite games of all time isBushido Blade for the original Play Station. It’s the only head-to-head fighting game I’ve ever play where you can die from a single wound.