UFC 2009 video game

[Dilaudid]

Takes a little while to load but the game looks pretty cool.

Gametrailers.com - UFC 2009 Undisputed - Exclusive Trailer HD

From MMAJunkie.com
The first public unveilings of "UFC 2009 Undisputed," the UFC's upcoming video game produced by THQ (with help from Yukes Co. Ltd.), took place over the weekend and included a spot on Spike TV's "GameTrailers TV with Geoff Keighley."

The official trailer features UFC light heavyweights Forrest Griffin and champion Quinton Jackson, two of approximately 80 fighters who are confirmed for the game.

If the trailer is any indication of things to come, MMA fans should be excited about the upcoming release.

More than anything, UFC president Dana White and game designers have touted the authenticity of the game -- not only the authenticity of each fighter's individual fighting style, but also the look and feel of the fights themselves. In other words, the fights look like actual MMA fights -- complete with UFC broadcasters Mike Goldberg and Joe Rogan, and ring announcer Bruce Buffer. The game also features real-life ring girls, MMA referees and cornermen.

"We worked really close with THQ to make sure that this is a close to a real experience as you can get," White said during the "GameTrailers TV" spot. "These guys are committed to making the best fighting game ever made."

The game designers even got as specific as assuring each fighter's body hair is accurate, that sweat accumulates throughout the fight, bruising and bleeding results from big shots, and Jacob "Stitch" Duran even works on those battle wounds between rounds.

The game, which is scheduled for a spring 2009 release, will be available for Xbox 360 (with online capabilities) and PS3.

MMA -- and especially UFC -- fans have been clamoring for a new video-game title for year. In fact, most gamers say a good MMA video game has never been produced, and most credit PlayStation 2's 2003 release "Pride FC" as the best attempt to date.

"This one will crush the old one," White said.

As MMAjunkie.com (UFC blog for UFC news, UFC rumors, fighter interviews and event previews/recaps | MMAjunkie.com) previously reported, a five-year contract gives THQ (which also develops the WWE line of games) exclusive rights to publish the UFC games through the end of 2011 for all console and portable platforms, as well as wireless devices.

[DaPit26]

looks fuckin badass! I might have to get a PS3 now! I hate video games but damn, looks awesome