10 Things We Want To See From Yukes' Alternative WWE 2K Game

8. A Story Mode That Apes Real-Life WWE

WWE 2K19 Kofi Kingston
2K Games

WWE Universe, MyCareer and the Showcase Modes are all fine additions. No, really, they do have validity in 2K's series, and they are well-liked by some who play the games. There's one glaring omission though: fans don't have a proper story mode that mimics what they watch on WWE programming. It's a baffling oversight.

OK, so it is possible to recreate Kofi Kingston's unforeseen rise to the WWE Title in Universe, and MyCareer does offer interaction with a host of real stars, but, it's a hollow, inauthentic experience. Wouldn't it be better to have the developers put in a shift for you and ensure that stories play out like they did on Raw and SmackDown?

That used to be the way of it. Back in the days of SmackDown: Shut Your Mouth and even the PS1's Know Your Role, real-life feuds and angles that actually happened on TV were replicated in-game. It was a joy to play through these, and it's been bewildering to watch 2K ignore a product that is ripe for plunder.

WWE storylines are perfect for video games. Let's hope Yukes are paying attention.

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