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"  WWE 13 is the latest annual wrestling release from THQ and long-time developers Yuke&amp;#039;s, who have this year drawn from the federation&amp;#039;s past for a new game mode that replaces the traditional &amp;#039;Road to Wrestlemania&amp;#039; campaign. Revisiting the era of Stone Cold Steve Austin, The Rock, Degeneration-X and the Ministry of Darkness, WWE 13 is sure to appeal to fans old enough to remember when WWE was far from a PG product. Beyond the Attitude Era mode, WWE 13 features a generous number of current wrestling Superstars, match types ranging from hardcore to hell-in-a-cell and a robust Create-a-Wrestler suite. We got a sneak preview of the new Attitude Era mode, leading Shawn Michaels and Triple-H through a series of matches against the very best the WWE had to offer.  The Rise of DX The Attitude Era mode begins with the story of Degeneration-X and their rise to prominence in late 1997 and 1998. Supported by videos chronicling the events of the time, the first chapter introduces the partnership between Shawn Michaels and Triple-H, before they formed one of the most popular factions of all time. Players start with a match against the Undertaker, before facing off against the likes of British Bulldog, Bret Hart and Cactus Jack. Veteran fans will be pleasantly surprised by the historical accuracies of the mode - barring the omission of Chyna, of course. The match against British Bulldog, for example, takes place in England at the One Night Stand event, representing the first time the Brit lost in the UK. A hardcore match involving Triple-H and Cactus Jack, meanwhile, remains one of the most famous bouts in Monday Night Raw history.  Then there&amp;#039;s the infamous Montreal screwjob, which saw Vince McMahon go off the script in a contest between Shawn Michaels and Bret Hart, an act which is widely considered the most controversial moment in WWE history. With interview segments breaking up the action, bonus matches featuring other WWE superstars, and a ratings timeline showing how WWE eventually beat WCW in the Monday night TV wars, Attitude Era mode is likely to stir up fond memories in older fans.  Recreating History Much like last year&amp;#039;s Road to Wrestlemania mode, many of the bouts end with scripted cutscenes, which realistically recreate the outcomes of the matches, complete with authentic camera angles. Fortunately, the cutscenes are much less intrusive this time around, which leads to a smoother in-game experience. The cutscenes are triggered by performing optional objectives, such as getting your opponent&amp;#039;s energy to critical, or hitting them with a steel chair. Once the objectives are met, the game takes over and you witness a slice of WWE history. Alternatively, players can choose to win the match in a much more straightforward manner, which will still see them move on, albeit without any theatrics. As an added incentive to pursue the elaborate endings, users are awarded with videos and unlockables by meeting the conditions set out by the computer. The video footage gives the events of the mode added context, filling in the blanks for those unsure of their wrestling history. Unlockables, meanwhile, include new wrestlers, outfits and arenas.  OMG! Back in the present day, WWE 13 adds new tricks and tweaks, such as OMG! moments, which give players the chance to perform spectacular context-sensitive moves sure to drive the fans wild. One of the easier OMG! moments to execute involves spearing your opponent through the barricades while the commentary team goes ape. Another recreates the moment Big Show and Brock Lesnar broke the ring with a top rope superplex, something which is reserved for super heavyweights only. We&amp;#039;re not sure exactly how the OMG! moments fit into regular match types, but they&amp;#039;re easy enough to execute when they do crop up, requiring little more than a button press in the correct part of the ring or its surroundings. They look fantastic and really add to the presentation, complimenting the dynamic comebacks and wake-up taunts introduced last year.      The developers have also upped the ante in the visual department, though not all wrestlers benefit from a close-up. The in-ring animations are superb and the presentation is fantastic, with some impressive camera work, detailed crowds and authentic sets. With an improved reversal system that provides visual clues about timing, it&amp;#039;s clear that the development team was listening to the complaints levelled at the predecessor. As such, WWE 13 is shaping up quite nicely, especially for older fans of the weird and wonderful world of sports entertainment. WWE 13 will be released on Xbox 360, PS3 and Wii on October 30 in North America and November 2 in Europe. Watch a trailer for WWE 13 below:      "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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