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King Of The Ring, I Quit Matches Coming To WWE '13

THQ is bringing back an old favorite with WWE '13, the punishing I Quit match type. In this submission-based mode, players beat their opponents by forcing them to utter the words "I quit."

The mode hasn't been featured in the franchise for about eight years. The one-on-one allows combatants to use anything within reach to annihilate their foe. Once the opposing grappler hits the ground, players can activate the I Quit minigame. At that point, refs hold microphones near the fallen wrestler's face. That player then has to beat a swinging-target minigame before the words "I quit" are completed. 

Here's an exhaustive explanation of the mode from THQ:

  • When your opponent is in a grounded state, press the B button (360 controls)/pin button to summon the referee to the grounded opponent. The referee will kneel down next to the grounded opponent and place a microphone in front of their face. It’s at this point that the I Quit mini-game is triggered. Stop the moving cursor within the designated target zone before the words “I Quit” fully materialize on screen to inform the referee of your desire to continue the match. If the opponent is unable to complete the mini-game in time, they’ll automatically quit the match wherein they will be declared the loser. If a Superstar is in possession of a stored finisher icon they can use it to automatically win the mini-game and continue the match. However, doing so will result in the loss of that finisher icon. This option should only be used when you’re at your most desperate. 
  • When an opponent is in the midst of performing the I Quit mini-game, the attacking Superstar can utilize an Intimidation taunt (by pressing one of the directional buttons on the d-pad) to increase the difficulty of the mini-game. Performing an Intimidation taunt will cause the mini-game meter to shake violently, which in turn makes it that much harder for the defender to complete the mini-game in time. Use of Intimidation results in a loss of momentum for the attacker so think twice before using it. If the attacker doesn’t have a sufficient amount of momentum within their meter the Intimidation taunt can’t be used. 
  • The I Quit mini-game can also be triggered by applying a Breaking Point submission hold on an opponent. Just like grounded situations, the referee will position themselves near the trapped defender wherein they’ll position the microphone in front of their face. Complete the mini-game successfully to break out of the submission hold and continue the match. Failure to break out in time will result in a loss.

In addition to I Quit mode, WWE '13 allows players to create their own King of the Ring tournaments. After choosing the number of participants (4, 8, or 16), you can select your match types (Hell in a Cell, Ladder, Table, etc.). If you win, your guy sits on a throne.

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Comments
  • Never quit wrasslin

  • Last time I seen an I Quit match was the JBL vs John Cena match back in 2005. Some brutal stuff, and this another incentive to me finally picking up a wrestling game.
  • not bad.

  • Is it just me, or are these graphics really bad compared to previous iterations?
  • as long as the controls are better than last year im all in. i wanna have fun with these games but i get soo pissed at the controls

  • Man, nothing like hot and sweaty man on man domination action in my games. Its what I love so much about Gears of War.
  • I'm glad King of the Ring is back. Hopefully it can be used in WWE Universe mode.

  • This game sounds really fun.

  • Sweet. This game comes out the day before Halloween too. Don't think I won't sit my fat arse on the couch with a bowl full of Snickers Minis while I make John Cena Go To Sleep over and over again.

  • IF YA SMELLLLLLLLALALALALALALALALALALALA LA! What the Rock! is cookin'....

  • Eh.

  • The Rock is my favorite

  • Both of these were features in Smackdown 2 on the PS1. That was 12 years ago. I'd really like to see someone other than THQ get this license already…

    Edit: I take that back. They were both in the original Smackdown game as well. So, make that a whole half a year earlier.
  • yeah this is cool old school and new school together love it

  • Why isn't Dan writing this?