Gaming
John Cena is WWE 2K23 cover: Price, editions, what’s new
The champ is here!
WWE 2K23 has finally been announced for a March release, and no less than 16-time World Champion John Cena will grace the cover of all three editions of the video game.
Coming soon for PlayStation 4 and 5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Steam, the WWE 2K23 Deluxe and Icon Editions will arrive on March 14 via Early Access, while the Standard Edition and Cross-Gen will be available on March 17.
Bad Bunny, one of last year’s most streamed artists globally, will also be making his WWE 2K debut with a Bad Bunny Bonus Pack.
This year’s installment of the flagship WWE video game franchise will feature several advancements, including a new take on the 2K Showcase, the introduction of WarGames, and expansions to several game modes.
The deep roster of WWE superstars and legends is headlined by the likes of Roman Reigns, Cody Rhodes, Ronda Rousey, Brock Lesnar, “Stone Cold” Steve Austin, and more.
While waiting for its release, let’s dissect what’s new from WWE 2K23 one by one.
2K Showcase starring John Cena
In a brand-new twist on 2K Showcase, players will have the chance to step into the boots of several of Cena’s toughest competitors throughout his 20-year career – and try to beat Cena himself.
This interactive documentary within the title uses 2K’s unique slingshot tech for a seamless transition from gameplay to live-action footage, narrated by Cena himself.
WarGames makes debut
A fan-favorite, the chaotic and action-packed WarGames will make its debut on WWE 2K23.
This will offer heart-pounding 3-versus-3 and 4-versus-4 single or multiplayer mayhem inside two side-by-side rings surrounded by a double-steel cage
MyGM: Be the boss
For this year, MyGM is going to feature more GMs to choose from. Players may also create their custom GM.
There will also be additional show options, multiple seasons, expanded match cards, and more match types for up to four players.
It will all up to players to draft rosters, manage budgets, sign free agents, choose various match types, arena locations, and more, managing everything while trying to beat rival GMs in weekly battles.
MyFACTION: Online multiplayer action
This online multiplayer team-building mode will let players collect, manage, and upgrade an array of WWE superstars and legends to create their ultimate four-person factions.
Players can now take their faction online and compete for global dominance, or compete in Weekly Towers and Faction Wars.
Themed card packs and goals roll out regularly throughout the year, too.
MyRISE: Immortalize your name
In this game mode, aspiring WWE superstars shape their career as they vie for their WWE debut.
Featuring distinct men’s and women’s division storylines and the ability to import custom created superstars, players journey from Rookie all the way to WWE Legend.
Creation Suite
A signature feature of the franchise, the creation suite returns with cross-platform community creations, including the ability to design custom superstars, GMs, arenas, entrances, move sets, championships and more.
Custom arenas are now playable online, and advanced customization has been added to created entrances.
Pricing, editions, pre-order bonuses
Standard Edition (physical, digital)
- US$ 59.99 for previous-gen consoles and PC
- US$ 69.99 for current gen consoles
Cross-Gen Edition (digital)
- US$ 69.99 for PlayStation, Xbox consoles
- Includes Standard Edition across previous and current-gen platforms within same console family and same account
WWE 2K23 features four editions of the game: Standard Edition, Cross-Gen, Deluxe Edition, and Icon Edition:
Deluxe Edition (physical, digital)
- US$ 99.99 for PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One (physical and digital), PC (digital)
- Includes Standard Edition, Bad Bunny Bonus Pack, Season Pass to all 5 post-launch DLC content packs
- MyRISE Mega-Boost and SuperCharger
- Ruby John Cena MyFACTION Evo Card
- Gold Edge MyFACTION Card
- Emerald Bianca Belair MyFACTION Card
- Gold Asuka MyFACTION Card
- 3 Basic Premium Launch MyFACTION Card packs
Icon Edition
- US$ 119.99 for PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC
- Features original cover art by Rob Schamberger
- Includes Standard Edition and all bonus content in Deluxe Edition
- Ruthless Aggression Pack – John Cena’s early “Prototype” character, “Leviathan” Batista, rookie versions of Brock Lesnar and Randy Orton, John Cena Legacy Championship, and WrestleMania 22 Arena
- Additional bonus content: Emerald Paul heyman MyFACTION Manager Card and 3 Deluxe Premium Launch MyFACTION Card packs
Bad Bunny Bonus Pack pre-order offer
Players who pre-ordered the Standard Edition and Cross-Gen Digital bundles will receive the Bad Bunny Bonus Pack. It includes Bad Bunny as a playable character, as well as a Ruby tier Bad Bunny MyFACTION card.
The Bad Bunny Bonus Pack is included in the Deluxe and Icon editions at launch.
Gaming
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 clip shows Losing Ground 1st look
Pre-order now for Campaign Early Access
A short new Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 teaser shows a quick look at the Losing Ground mission for the first time.
It is one of the big war missions from the title’s Campaign mode, following the Korean grunt squad through chaos on the ground.
The brief clip is a pre-order promotional material, wherein gamers can place pre-orders now on any platform for Campaign Early Access.
This shall allow players to dive into the full single-player campaign a week ahead of the official worldwide release date on October 16.
In the vignette, soldiers can be seen advancing through a burning urban environment while under intense enemy fire.
The squad pushes through a breached storefront into a local cafe to clear enemy strongpoints.
Laster on, out in the open on the bridge, squad members realize they are heavily exposed and call out incoming enemy air support. This was right before an explosion rocks the area.
AMD has launched the new AMD Radeon RX 9050 graphics card, expanding the Radeon RX 9000 series with an affordable option.
This brings AMD RDNA 4 gaming technologies to mainstream gamers with a retail price of US$ 279.
The particular GPU is designed for responsive gameplay at 1080p. That’s for esports and modern AAA titles.
Some popular titles it can run at high frame rates on a 1080p resolution include: Cyberpunk 2077, Forza Horizon 6, Pragmata, Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, Valorant, and Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege, to name a few.
This highly efficient, drop-in upgrade features a 92W TBP and fully supports the latest AMD FSR technologies, next-gen raytracing, and high-quality AV1 video streaming.
Key specs:
- Architecture: AMD RDNA 4
- Compute Units: 16
- VRAM: 8GB GDDR6
- Game Clock / Boost Clock: 1.92 GHz / Up to 2.60 GHz
- TBP: 92W
In line with the Radeon RX 9050 launch, AMD has also released AMD Software: Adrenalin Edition 26.7.1.
This driver introduces official day-one support for Radeon RX 9050, alongside early multiplayer access for Gears of War: E-Day.
Users can download the software here.
Gaming
NBA 2K27 gameplay trailer showcases new dunk mechanics, Rucker Park, and more
First gameplay details revealed
NBA 2K27 is giving fans their first look at this year’s gameplay.
2K has released the official gameplay trailer for NBA 2K27, showcasing enhanced visuals and several gameplay updates ahead of the game’s September 4 launch. The trailer also features cover athletes Victor Wembanyama, Caitlin Clark, and Derrick Rose while teasing changes across Gameplay, MyCAREER, MyTEAM, MyNBA, and the MyPLAYER Builder.
The publisher also confirmed the Preseason Breakdown: NBA 2K27 Game Reveal, which streams on August 18 at 10:00 AM PT. During the presentation, 2K will reveal this year’s biggest gameplay innovations and mode updates before Early Access begins on August 28 for Deluxe Edition and Ultra Edition owners.
Smarter AI and a new Dunk Meter headline gameplay changes
NBA 2K27 introduces several gameplay refinements based on community feedback.
AI defenders now contest shots more effectively and hold their defensive positioning better, especially in online modes like The REC. The changes aim to create a more balanced experience on both ends of the floor.
The game also introduces a fully dynamic Dunk Meter. Instead of locking in the timing at takeoff, the meter continuously evaluates defensive positioning throughout the dunk attempt. Open driving lanes create a larger green window, while late defensive rotations shrink it, making each dunk attempt feel more responsive to the action on the court.
MyPLAYER Builder expands with more Badges
The MyPLAYER Builder now features 53 total Badges, up from 40 in last year’s game. Players can also experiment with 19 brand-new Badges designed to support more specialized builds.
Cap Breakers are also making a return. This time, players can preview attribute boosts directly inside the Builder before finalizing their character.
MyTEAM and MyNBA receive community-requested updates
MyTEAM introduces the franchise’s first unified Auction House across PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch 2. The shared marketplace creates the largest pool of community-listed cards in the mode’s history. It should also make card prices more consistent across supported platforms.
Winning an auction is now faster, too. Purchased cards go straight into your collection without a verification delay.
MyNBA also receives several franchise management updates that reflect today’s NBA. These include second apron salary cap rules from the league’s latest collective bargaining agreement and the ability to offer No-Trade Clauses to free agents.
Rucker Park comes to MyCAREER
The City returns with the same centralized layout introduced last year. This time, however, it gets a new nighttime look filled with neon lights.
NBA 2K27 also recreates the legendary Rucker Park. The iconic streetball court serves as the setting for this year’s MyCAREER prelude story, Fire & Concrete, and also appears in the Street Kings mode.
NBA 2K27 launches on September 4 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC via Steam, and Nintendo Switch 2. Players who purchase the Deluxe Edition or Ultra Edition can jump in early starting August 28 through Early Access.
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