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Developer-Yukes
Publishers-THQ
Release Date- February 14th, 2012
Price- $59.99 MSRP




The MMA Champ returns



UFC Undisputed 3 is the third game in the new series, and returns after a two-year break. During that extra time, Yukes had many fighters come into their studio, helping to improve animation and really capture the feel of individual fighters. With more fighters, modes, and options than ever, Undisputed 3 is ready to be the best in MMA games once again.

Are you ready? Let's get it on, Cmon!


I've enjoyed the past UFC games, and have dabbled with the online modes, but usually tend to stick to the career mode, exhibition fights with friends, and relieving past fights with the ultimate modes. All of these features are intact in UFC 3, and are even better with tweaks, plus the inclusion of Pride mode. Soccer kicks, Stomps, and classic fighters are awesome, but what I enjoy the most is the first 10-minute round, giving you a better chance to finish fights in brutal fashion.

The roster is great, and features over 150 fighters, as well as the Bantamweight and Featherweight classes, so the roster is more like the actual UFC now, which is really cool. Other fighters can be unlocked via the game's shop, and upcoming fighters will be available with the announced content packs.

The career mode in UFC 3 has been revamped quite a bit. For fans of the original games, once you check out the new career mode you can already see the positive changes that the developers have made. Stats no longer train over time, so you'll be in better condition for fights, which is really neat. It's also much easier to learn new moves for your fighter, and you're also given a nice selection of moves from different camps like Judo throws and Superman punches.

Before you're given a chance to fight for a UFC title, you'll have to work your way through the ranks in the game. For career mode this year, you can choose to either create your own fighter, or use a roster and reshape them for career mode. You could for instance choose Quinton 'Rampage' Jackson and turn him into a submission machine, changing his main attributes and moves which is really neat. Another cool element is you choose to make your own fighter is all of the options you have when making them. There are a default set of names that announcers will say, so whether you fight in Pride or the UFC, announcers will introduce you by name if you choose the list of names. You're also able to customize your entrance too, so you can really make a fighter the way you want to.

The fighters look and feel like they should and created fighters don't seem as unrealistic in comparison to actual fighters when you fight them in the game.

The big new addition to this game is Pride mode. Pride was a fighting organization in Japan where the toughest fighters were engaged in 10 minute rounds, and had to fight twice in one night. Rules were very different from how they are in the UFC – soccer kicks, stomps, knees on the ground were allowed, so you had to be very tough to fight in Pride. The organization that made Rampage, Wanderlei, and the many Gracie fighters big names is also a really fun mode to play in UFC 3.

The online mode returns with fight camps, tournaments, and the ability to use created fighters, and you can also play Pride mode online with friends. An online pass is required, but THQ gives you a limited pass of 7 days so you can check out the online features for a short period of time if you borrow, rent, or buy the game used.

Overall, THQ and Yukes used the two year absence to make UFC Undisputed 3 a better game then Undisputed 2010, while keeping what people loved, and improving on things that people didn't. It's definitely worth a look for fighting game fans, and a must-play for UFC, Pride, or MMA fans in general.

"The best-selling franchise returns to take players inside the Octagon™ with UFC® Undisputed™ 3, delivering UFC action focused on intense toe-to-toe combat, impressive visual presentation and increased accessibility. Featuring the addition of PRIDE Mode, a new submission system, new ways to finish the fight and increased accessibility, players will experience intense combat every time they step inside the Octagon."

Today marks the release and return of Twisted Metal, being helmed once again by David Jaffe and his team from Eat, Sleep, Play. The Mass Effect 3 demo is available now as well, and Battlefield 3 players can enjoy the multiplayer portion for three days before anyone else. Last but not least is UFC Undisputed 3, which looks to be the top MMA game once again.I should have the game by Wednesday, and will work on a review for this weekend.

This is a big week for XBLA as well, as Warp begins the Xbox Live House Party releases.

THQ has announced that UFC Undisputed 3 will be receiving a multitude of post-release content, and will give players a chance to save some money with their Season Pass. The content packs will include new fighters, class fight scenarios, and extra points for created characters.

Most of the content will have a price range of 1-10 dollars, but purchasing the $17 Season Pass will give you access to everything as soon as they are available.

Here are just a few of the things you can look forward to with the UFC 3 packs:

Fighter Packs

Fight of the Night Pack

Featuring UFC fighters renowned for having the most exciting fights of the night – Joe Lauzon, Rory MacDonald, Charles Oliveira and Sam Stout, along with former UFC fighter Anthony Johnson – the Fight of the Night Pack will be available for a suggested purchase cost of 400 Microsoft Points for Xbox 360 or $4.99 USD via PlayStation Network in March 2012.

International Pack

Featuring UFC fighters "The Korean Zombie" Jung Chan-Sung, England's John Hathaway, Germany's Pascal Kraus, Australia's Kyle Noke and Italian Alessio Sakara, the International Pack will be available for a suggested purchase cost of 400 Microsoft Points for Xbox 360 or $4.99 USD via PlayStation Network in April 2012.



Ultimate Fights Collections

Ultimate Submissions

The Ultimate Submissions collection, currently scheduled for release at launch and available free of charge on both videogame platforms, will include:
UFC 109: Mike Swick vs. Paulo Thiago
UFC 115: Mirko Cro Cop vs. Pat Barry
UFC 116: Brock Lesnar vs. Shane Carwin
UFC Fight Night 19: Nate Diaz vs. Melvin Guillard
UFC Fight Night 21: Kenny Florian vs. Takanori Gomi

Ultimate Rivals

The Ultimate Rivals collection, currently scheduled for release at launch and available free of charge on both videogame platforms, will include:
UFC 92: Quinton "Rampage" Jackson vs. Wanderlei Silva
UFC 111: Georges St-Pierre vs. Dan Hardy
UFC 114: Quinton "Rampage" Jackson vs. Rashad Evans
UFC 117: Anderson Silva vs. Chael Sonnen
The Ultimate Fighter® Season 9: Diego Sanchez vs. Clay Guida



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Joystiq Xbox