The follow up to WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2011, WWE '12 is the next instalment within the renowned WWE fighting series. This game will provide the most exciting wrestling experience to date by including various improvements within this title. The brand new 'Predator' animation system will provide by far the most lifelike and fluid animations experienced in a WWE wrestling video game, and the key game-play enhancements as well as improved in-game AI raises the franchise to the next level.

GAMEPLAY ENHANCEMENTS

WWE '12 provides a completely new control layout plus a new momentum/stamina system. The opponent pin meter will make it increasingly tough for gamers to escape a pin the more tired they become. Gamers can now strike if they are down and may also stop elimination attacks with special moves. Gamers may target specific limbs within a matchup plus can even perform submission moves by using the innovative Breaking Point submission system.

BETTER IN-GAME AI

The artificial intelligence in this game has also been improved, so characters carry out various moves depending on the physical condition of their opponent. When a wrestler uses a particular attack too much in a match, that attack becomes less effective as the opponent starts to anticipate and defend against that move.

WWE CREATION SYSTEM

Players will be able to generate and personalize their unique WWE stars, which include storylines, arena entrances, finishing moves, as well as video highlights. Players may also store and distribute these creations online, and may even design brand new stadiums in this game.

A NEW WWE UNIVERSE

A brand new, bigger WWE '12 Universe game mode will allow you to shape the fate of your wrestler's career using behavior and decisions made away from ring. Enhancements to this mode mean there are far more unpredictable elements to the storyline according to the choices you will make.

WRESTLEMANIA

The upgraded 'Road to WrestleMania' mode in this game includes a storyline taking place over eighteen months of the WWE, and covers two WrestleManias. The storyline is divided into three acts, and for each story(act) the gamer will fill the shoes of a specific wrestler. Shape the story of every wrestler by the choices you will make and the bouts won throughout the story.

IMPROVED PRESENTATION

Improved wrestler animations, in-game camera model and lighting effects in this game provides a dazzling reproduction of live WWE wrestling matches - it will be just like watching the WWE on your HD TV!

ROSTER OF WWE WRESTLERS

The game includes the largest lineup of WWE stars, Divas as well as Legends in the franchise to date, including Randy Orton, The Miz and John Cena. WWE legends includes The Rock, Undertaker and much more.

The actual launch date for WWE '12 is planned around November 25th, with the game to be sold on these systems: Xbox 360, Nintendo Wii and Sony PS3. The game is published by THQ, and Yuke's are the developers of the video game. Multi-player options are available in this video game, and up to 12 participants can join in. The PEGI ranking issued to this video game is PEGI 16, and is therefore suited for players 16 years and older.