2K Sports sent out the following today:
“HULKAMANIA” Runs
Wild: WWE® 2K15 Collector’s Edition to Feature WWE® Hall of Famer Hulk
Hogan®
Unique offering scheduled to include two playable Hogan
characters, collectible autographed item, authentic ring canvas, vinyl figure
and more
New York, NY – August 5, 2014 – 2K today announced that WWE Hall
of Famer, Hulk Hogan®, will be featured through the “HULKAMANIA” Edition of WWE®
2K15, the forthcoming release in the flagship WWE video game franchise. The
edition will be available exclusively for the PlayStation®4 computer
entertainment system and Xbox One, the all-in-one games and entertainment system
from Microsoft, while supplies last, for a suggested retail price of
$99.99.
The WWE 2K15 “HULKAMANIA” Edition will include the following
items: Copy of WWE 2K15 video game;
Exclusive premium packaging;
Exclusive
collectible art card personally autographed by Hulk Hogan;
Exclusive Funko
“Hollywood” Hulk Hogan vinyl figure;
Exclusive piece of authentic ring canvas
from Hulk Hogan’s Monday Night Raw appearance on March 10, 2014 in Memphis,
Tenn.;
Two pre-order, launch exclusive playable characters: Hulk Hogan and
“Hollywood” Hulk Hogan;
Access to WWE 2K15 global pre-order offer: Sting
playable characters pack.
“Twenty-five years ago, I appeared in my very
first WWE video game, and I’ve never been more excited than I am now to be part
of this year’s game,” said Hulk Hogan. “I’ve got one thing left to say: whatcha
gonna do when the WWE 2K15 ‘HULKAMANIA’ Edition, featuring the greatest of all
time, runs wild on you, brother?”
From early matches with opponents like
Andre the Giant, “The Million Dollar Man” Ted DiBiase, Ultimate Warrior, “Macho
Man” Randy Savage and “Rowdy” Roddy Piper, the emergence and popularity of
“HULKAMANIA” spread like wildfire, as fans embraced Hogan’s signature
appearance, charismatic personality and renowned moves. After time away from the
ring in the early ’90s, Hogan returned as “Hollywood” Hogan and developed a
handful of new rivals, including The Rock®, Sting and Goldberg. In 2005, after
decades of success, Hogan was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame.
Hogan’s
influence in pop culture extends beyond the ring, as he has lent his time to
several film, television, music, radio, restaurant and charitable projects. From
Hulk Hogan’s Rock ‘n’ Wrestling cartoon series to his role as Thunderlips in
Rocky III, or his groundbreaking Sports Illustrated cover and highly-rated
reality television series, Hogan Knows Best, Hogan has cemented himself as a
notable, relatable and iconic celebrity recognized and adored by millions
worldwide.
“With an illustrious and storied career, a name forever etched
in the WWE Hall of Fame and a persona immortalized by fans around the world,
Hulk Hogan remains one of the most recognizable and memorable competitors in WWE
history,” said Chris Snyder, Vice President of Marketing at 2K. “Hogan truly
deserves a ‘HULKAMANIA’ Edition of WWE 2K15, and this comprehensive offering is
a must-have for any WWE fan.”
Developed collaboratively by Yukes and
Visual Concepts, a 2K studio, WWE 2K15 is not yet rated by the ESRB. WWE 2K15 is
currently scheduled for release on PS4™ and PlayStation®3 computer entertainment
system, as well as Xbox One and Xbox 360 games and entertainment system from
Microsoft, on October 28, 2014 in North America and October 31, 2014
internationally.
For more information on WWE 2K15 and 2K, visit
wwe.2k.com, become a fan on Facebook, follow the game on Twitter using the
hashtags #WWE2K15 and #FEELIT or subscribe on YouTube.
