10. WWE 2K14
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gci8Y0JrlH0 What better place to start than just one year ago, as WWE and new license holder 2K Games revealed none other than the Ultimate Warrior as the pre-order bonus for the then-upcoming WWE 2K14? Strange that we should have Warrior and Sting appearing in such over-produced ads in back-to-back years-- it must be a Blade Runners thing. One of the most interesting parts of this spot is how what transpires here almost seems normal in the world of the WWE, but borders on the absurd outside the walls of a sporting arena, which is the case in many of the spots to follow. This appearance by Warrior after a considerable 17-year absence from World Wrestling Entertainment kicked off what would ultimately be remembered as something of a farewell tour with the company, as he appeared the following April to be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame, only to sadly pass away in the days following the event.
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Former Nintendo Power writer, current Nintendo Force writer. Wrote the book on Mega Man (The Robot Master Field Guide). Was once fired by Vince McMahon. Dabbles in video games, comic books, toys, and fast food curiosities. Once had a new species of exotic bird named after him. It died.
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