{"id":18085,"date":"2011-12-23T10:11:56","date_gmt":"2011-12-23T00:11:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/power-up.space\/?p=18085"},"modified":"2011-12-23T10:11:56","modified_gmt":"2011-12-23T00:11:56","slug":"mma-superstar-alistair-overeem-joins-ufc-undistputed-3-roster","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.impulsegamer.com\/wordpress\/?p=18085","title":{"rendered":"MMA Superstar Alistair Overeem Joins UFC Undistputed 3 Roster"},"content":{"rendered":"

Melbourne, VIC. <\/strong>–<\/strong> December 23, 2011 <\/strong>–<\/strong> THQ Inc.<\/a> (NASDAQ: THQI) and the Ultimate Fighting Championship\u00ae<\/sup> organization today announced that Dutch heavyweight sensation Alistair Overeem will join the official roster for UFC<\/em>\u00ae <\/sup><\/strong>Undisputed<\/em>\u00ae <\/sup><\/strong>3<\/em><\/a>, <\/em>the forthcoming installment in the critically acclaimed mixed martial arts (MMA) videogame franchise based on the UFC\u00ae<\/sup><\/strong>.\u00a0 Through a limited time offer on facebook.com\/UFCUndisputed<\/a>, the official Facebook page for UFC Undisputed 3<\/em>, players who \u201clike\u201d the page and share it with two friends will receive a free token, enabling them to include \u201cThe Reem\u201d on the in-game roster.\u00a0 The limited time offer commences today and is scheduled to conclude on January 20, 2012.\u00a0 For a complete list of offer rules, please visit www.facebook.com\/UFCUndisputed<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Perhaps the most devastating striker in the heavyweight division, Overeem \u2013 a famed world champion kickboxer and former undefeated STRIKEFORCE\u00ae<\/sup> heavyweight champion \u2013 is scheduled to make his UFC debut against former UFC heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar at UFC 141, live on pay-per-view December 30, 2011 from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nev.\u00a0 The winner will become the number one contender to challenge current UFC heavyweight champion Junior Dos Santos for the title in 2012.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cSocial media is an invaluable tool for us to share information, generate interest and grow our thriving UFC Undisputed 3 community,\u201d said Danny Bilson, Executive Vice President, Core Games, THQ. \u00a0\u201cRewarding this key demographic with free access to a fighter like Alistair Overeem is an invaluable opportunity for everyone involved.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are always looking for new ways to connect with our fans on Facebook and are excited to offer them Alistair Overeem in UFC Undisputed 3,\u201d UFC President Dana White said. \u201cOvereem is a huge addition to the UFC\u2019s heavyweight division, and now he\u2019s a huge addition to the videogame roster.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m very excited to be part of the new Undisputed videogame,\u201d Alistair Overeem said.\u00a0 \u201cI know a lot of my fans have wanted to play as me ever since the first game, and I\u2019m as happy to be part of the new Undisputed as I am to finally be in the UFC to complete my quest to become UFC Heavyweight Champion.\u201d<\/p>\n

About UFCUndisputed 3<\/em><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

UFC Undisputed 3 <\/em>will take players inside the virtual Octagon\u00ae<\/sup> with focus on intense toe-to-toe combat, impressive visual presentation and significantly increased accessibility, including the debut of PRIDE\u00ae<\/sup> Mode, two new weight classes and an impressive playable roster of more than 150 UFC fighters.\u00a0 PRIDE Mode will enable players to fight for the first time in the renowned Japanese MMA organization and include official commentators Bas Rutten and Stephen Quadros, authentic environments and notorious MMA rules, including the ability to execute soccer-style kicks, head stomps and ground knees to the head.\u00a0 Finishing an opponent will be more important than ever through devastating new moves, responsive striking controls, refined visual presentation and the introduction of a brand new, graphics-based submission system.\u00a0 In addition, players will now enter the Octagon with a choice between traditional and simplified gameplay control options, enabling them, regardless of skill level, to experience the intensity of UFC and nuances of MMA combat while executing simple standing strikes or more complex ground and transition mechanics.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Players will also experience the excitement of a live UFC event through significant visual improvements, including the introduction of much-anticipated fighter entrances, new camera positions, improved facial animations and a gritty, high contrast appearance.\u00a0 They will enter into battle with an unparalleled choice of more than 150 playable UFC fighters, including talent from the newly added featherweight and bantamweight divisions.\u00a0 Rounding out the virtual UFC experience with a revamped online experience, as well as a variety of new and returning gameplay modes, UFC Undisputed 3 <\/em>lets players have their fights \u2013 their way \u2013 to deliver the most intense, competitive and engaging experience to date for the franchise.\u00a0<\/p>\n

UFC Undisputed 3<\/em> is currently in development for the Xbox 360\u00ae <\/sup>video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and PlayStation\u00ae<\/sup>3 computer entertainment system, with a scheduled release date of February 14, 2012.\u00a0 For more information on UFC Undisputed 3<\/em>, please visit www.ufcundisputed.com<\/a>, facebook.com\/UFCUndisputed<\/a> and twitter.com\/UFC_Undisputed<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Melbourne, VIC. – December 23, 2011 – THQ Inc. (NASDAQ: THQI) and the Ultimate Fighting Championship\u00ae organization today announced that Dutch heavyweight sensation Alistair Overeem will join the official roster for UFC\u00ae Undisputed\u00ae 3, the forthcoming installment in the critically acclaimed mixed martial arts (MMA) videogame franchise based on the UFC\u00ae.\u00a0 Through a limited time<\/p>\n

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