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33-437: Gameplay for ECW Hardcore Revolution is identical to WWF Attitude . Much of the content was the same, but with ECW images replacing all WWE owned material. The match rules are also retained. Two (or more) participants attempt to meet one of the win conditions over their rival/s. They can reduce their opponent's resistance by decreasing their health. This is done by performing successful attacks and reversals. Nearly all of

66-562: A better animated, less pixelated crowd. The PlayStation version received favorable reviews, while the rest of the console versions received mixed or average reviews according to review aggregator GameRankings . Daniel Erickson of NextGen gave the Dreamcast and Nintendo 64 versions negative reviews in two separate issues, saying that the latter was "worth a rental for WWF fans, but everyone else should just wait for THQ and EA to take their shots" (#59, November 1999); and later calling

99-538: A diehard wrestling fan, you're gonna want WWF Attitude . If you have either the PlayStation or N64 version, however, you'll be satisfied with a rental." Scary Larry, however, said of the same console version in another review, "The ultimate wrestling game, one that takes the experience and immerses you totally inside of it, may still be a ways off. But Dreamcast fans will feel cheated out of a winner by this fake looking remake. Hope for Smackdown [ sic ] on

132-438: A leisurely verification process by volunteer "approvers". The approval process can range from immediate (minutes) to gradual (days or months). The most commonly used sources are the video game's website, packaging, and credit screens. There is a published standard for game information and copyediting. Registered users can rate and review any video game. Users can create private or public "have" and "want" lists which can generate

165-481: A less-complex grappler like WCW Mayhem or the upcoming WWF SmackDown! ." Jake The Snake said in one review that the Nintendo 64 version "is so much like Attitude , you should stick with the latter (or WWF WrestleMania 2000 ) unless you're a huge ECW fan or [you] must have every wrestling game that comes along." However, The D-Pad Destroyer said of the same console version in another review, " Attitude fans who dig

198-412: A list of games available for trade with other registered users. The site contains an integrated forum . Each listed game can have its own subforum. MobyGames was founded on March 1, 1999 by Jim Leonard and Brian Hirt, then joined by David Berk 18 months later, three friends since high school. Leonard had the idea of sharing information about computer games with a larger audience. In mid-2010, MobyGames

231-413: A long time, but its bland graphics and sounds may turn off everyone else. Attitude adds features over War Zone , but it doesn't really make that many improvements. Attitude ' s got the moves, but it needs to put on more of a show if it's going to go for the title." In another review of the PlayStation version, The D-Pad Destroyer called it "a decent game with an incredible array of options but with

264-463: A popular wrestler at the time of the game's release who would frequently show off his mic skills during events. The Game Boy Color version of the game is slightly different from its home console counterparts, using passwords as a way to save a player's progress. Acclaim added full superstar entrances to the game, improving over the short entrances from War Zone. Match commentary was recorded by Jerry "The King" Lawler and Shane McMahon . Instead of

297-477: A sequence of motions and buttons presses. On-screen life meters indicate how close a wrestler is to defeat, with the meter turning red when a small amount of health is left. The previous edition's "Challenge Mode" was replaced by a Career Mode which allowed a player to wrestle as a WWF superstar. The player first starts wrestling on house shows winning matches to work their way up to RAW , then Pay-Per-View events and eventually getting opportunities to challenge for

330-416: A sore lack of any real personality. Attitude has a great Create-A-Wrestler mode, but eventually you will want to bring your creation into the ring. When it comes to that, WWF fans will have a great time, but the rest will quickly become frustrated. This sequel to War Zone just doesn't have enough attitude." The Enforcer later said of the Dreamcast version in one review, "If you own only a Dreamcast and are

363-678: Is a professional wrestling video game based on the World Wrestling Federation (WWF, now WWE) released by Acclaim Entertainment in 1999 for the PlayStation and Nintendo 64 . A slightly enhanced port of the game was later released for the Dreamcast , as well as a handheld version for the Game Boy Color . The game is named after the WWF's then-current "Attitude" marketing campaign , with

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396-422: Is a chant in the game, referencing the midcard storyline. For many years, players were confused by his inclusion in the game. Though not playable in the game, The Hardy Boyz provided motion capture for the game. The intro to the PlayStation and Nintendo 64 versions included a dedication to Owen Hart , who died shortly before the game's release and was featured in the game as a playable character. Although Owen

429-591: Is supported by banner ads and a small number of people paying to become patrons. Founded in 1999, ownership of the site has changed hands several times. It is currently owned by Atari SA . The database began with games for IBM PC compatibles . After two years, consoles such as the PlayStation , were added. Older console systems were added later. Coverage of arcade video games was added in January 2014 and mainframe computer games in June 2017. Edits and submissions go through

462-524: The European , Intercontinental and WWF championship titles. New match types were also added, including the First Blood and the I Quit Match . Features added since WWF War Zone include a Create-A- Stable mode and a Pay-Per-View mode, which allows players to set up their own wrestling event - a series of matches, the name of the event, and an arena. The game includes a customizable arena option, including

495-401: The tagline "Get it" also being used on company programming during that period. The game is the sequel to WWF War Zone and is the last WWF game to be published by Acclaim. The WWF signed a deal with THQ later in 1999, ending a ten-year relationship with Acclaim that began with WWF WrestleMania . Acclaim then signed a deal with Extreme Championship Wrestling , producing two games using

528-552: The Create-A-Wrestler mode. In addition, the game's original release date was meant to be March 1999 before getting delayed until June, and then again until its ultimate release in August. Its first planned release date was the time on WWF television when "Dr. Death" Steve Williams was getting a midcard push, where he was managed by a heel Jim Ross . The official strategy guide of WWF Attitude makes mention of this, and "JR's boy"

561-464: The Dreamcast - Attitude goes flat on you." (The Dreamcast version of WWF SmackDown! , however, was later cancelled.) The PlayStation version was also a bestseller in the UK. MobyGames MobyGames is a commercial website that catalogs information on video games and the people and companies behind them via crowdsourcing . This includes nearly 300,000 games for hundreds of platforms. The site

594-478: The Dreamcast and Game Boy Color versions received unfavorable reviews, according to the review aggregation website GameRankings . Critics praised Joey Styles ' commentary, and the use of weapons during the game. However, many reviews criticized Revolution for being a near copy of its predecessors, WWF Attitude and War Zone , and not reflecting ECW's unique style, just covering over everything with ECW wrestlers and themes. Daniel Erickson of NextGen gave

627-418: The Dreamcast and Nintendo 64 versions negative reviews in two separate issues, calling the latter "One of the few games to inspire active anger and hate. Just having to handle the cart with our bare fingers made us feel dirty" (#63, March 2000); and later calling the former "A blatant insult to the intelligence of wrestling fans and Dreamcast owners" (#65, May 2000). In one review, Lamchop of GamePro said of

660-558: The Dreamcast version due to a wrongful death lawsuit being filed against the WWF by the Hart family. However, Owen is still a playable character in this version. The Dreamcast version was released several months after the PlayStation and Nintendo 64 games, around the same time as THQ's first WWF game WWF WrestleMania 2000 and features improved graphics compared to its PlayStation and Nintendo 64 counterparts, with higher-resolution texture maps and

693-541: The ECW might want to give this one a look, but if you really want to play ECW wrestlers, then try to create them in Wrestlemania 2000 [ sic ] or Mayhem . In an age where both wrestling games and wrestling itself are centering on the show behind the sport, Acclaim's difficult and bland engine is showing its age." Later on, Lamchop said that the Dreamcast version "isn't an improvement over Attitude . In fact, it heads in

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726-436: The PlayStation version, "If you liked Attitude and you're a big ECW fan, then you'll like ECW Hardcore Revolution —but there's little evolution here. It has a different name, but it's pretty much the same game." In another review, Lou Gubrious said of the same console version, "For all of you who liked WWF Attitude and wanted to see an ECW game, this was designed for you. Non-wrestling fans might want to rest their thumbs with

759-475: The PlayStation version, "If you're a WWF fan, you'll want this game. Its expanded roster of features and wealth of kick-ass wretling superstars will have you slobber-knockin' and trash-talkin' with your buddies all night long. You smell what The Rock is cookin'?" The Freshman, however, said in another review that the N64 version's "massive array of options and its long roster of superstars will keep wrestling fans busy for

792-452: The ability to edit the color of lights, ring ropes, turnbuckles, and logo on the side of the ring. WWF Attitude also features the audio commentary, provided by Shane McMahon and Jerry Lawler . Create-A-Wrestler mode was expanded with original entrance music, as well as superstar nicknames with unique commentary and crowd chants for each name. Vocals for the original entrance themes were provided by Road Dogg of The New Age Outlaws ,

825-600: The attacks and taunts that appeared in WWF Attitude, with some renamed, as well as some new ones. However, many of the added moves are just duplicates of moves that are already in the game. For example, Danny Doring's finisher "Whambam Thankyou Maam" is identical to the "Double Arm DDT". One of the unique features is that match commentary is performed by Joey Styles alone. This is one of the very few wrestling video games in existence to use just one commentator. The Nintendo 64 and PlayStation versions received mixed reviews, while

858-458: The commentators talking about each of the wrestlers before the match like on War Zone , each wrestler now has a set of pre-match taunts. Originally, the game was to include fictional jobbers that players would face early on in the Career Mode. For unknown reasons, the fictional jobbers were removed from the game; however, their voices, ring attires, and entrance theme songs remain accessible in

891-577: The former "a pathetic port – the only reason this game gets one star is that the jewel case was reusable" (#62, February 2000). The Rookie of GamePro said of the Nintendo 64 version in one review, "If you loved War Zone , you're going to want to grab WWF Attitude . The combination of the huge lineup of wrestlers and excellent gameplay features like the Career mode and create-your-own-pay-per-view event will satisfy any wrestling fan's hunger for topnotch [ sic ] top-rope action." He also said of

924-430: The main characters were performers and staff members involved with ECW during the game's production. Some personalities who had left the company before or during the production were left in as unlockable content. The additional "jobber" characters are loosely based on other ECW or Acclaim staff, or are completely fictional. The season mode is similar to the one used in WWF Attitude. The player(s) must win matches to move up

957-522: The other direction with less-popular wrestlers and done-this-before gameplay. Only hardcore ECW fans should pick this one up; everybody else should keep their Attitude ." The Game Boy Color version was heavily criticized by critics and fans alike. Players complained about sluggish controls, poor sound effects and graphics and glitches. It was rated as one of the two worst GBC games of all time by MobyGames . This game has up to 55 wrestlers 51 males and 4 females . WWF Attitude WWF Attitude

990-665: The rankings before they can challenge for championship titles at pay-per-view events. In 'Versus' career, the player must first challenge for the fictional Acclaim Championship. After clearing the first tier, the player moves on to the ECW Television Championship division, and then the ECW World Heavyweight Championship. The tag team career only allows players to compete for the ECW World Tag Team Championships. The game features all of

1023-419: The same game engine, ECW Hardcore Revolution and ECW Anarchy Rulz . The PlayStation version had been originally scheduled to be released on June 3, 1999, but the release date was pushed back to August 5 due the death of Owen Hart to whom the game is dedicated. Gameplay from WWF War Zone was for the most part retained. Players execute wrestling maneuvers by grappling with an opponent then entering

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1056-406: Was a "heel" prior to his death, his playable character is a "face", which meant that the crowd would cheer for him instead of booing. His death delayed the PlayStation and Nintendo 64 versions from its initial release of June 1999, likely to remove his Blue Blazer alternative costume as seen in early screenshots from an April 1999 prototype version of the game. The dedication to Owen was removed from

1089-534: Was purchased by GameFly for an undisclosed amount. This was announced to the community post factum and a few major contributors left, refusing to do volunteer work for a commercial website. On December 18, 2013, MobyGames was acquired by Jeremiah Freyholtz, owner of Blue Flame Labs (a San-Francisco-based game and web development company) and VGBoxArt (a site for fan-made video game box art ). Blue Flame Labs reverted MobyGames' interface to its pre-overhaul look and feel. On November 24, 2021, Atari SA announced

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