Back in 1991, we didn’t worry about playing networkable games or developing strategies for first-person shooter battles.  Gaming was much simpler, a matter of just having fun with the likes of the SNES or, better yet, going to an arcade like Aladdin’s Castle to have a good time.  It’s here I first discovered Technos’ WWF Wrestlefest, a game that featured the likes of Hulk Hogan and the Legion of Doom battling in simple yet entertaining 2D action.  Now, 21 years (and several arcade closures) later, the Wrestlefest label lives on, thanks to a new App Store release from THQ.

The beloved arcade classic WWF WrestleFest, now aptly titled WWE WrestleFest will be making quite a "surpise return" to the gaming squared circle next Tuesday, February 21st. WWF WrestleFest was known for its coin-op carnage and set the precedentfor last years hit WWE All Stars. With WWE WrestleFest, THQ hopes to continue that tradition except in a much smaller package.

World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) has gone 3D. THQ has unleashed WWE All Stars for Nintendo 3DS. The new game comes packed with a roster of WWE Legends and prominent current-day WWE Superstars, including 13 WWE playable characters offered as downloadable content for the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 titles earlier this year.  Cory Ledesma lays the smackdown on the jump to the third dimension in the video interview below.

At Gamerlive.TV, we are huge fans of the WWE and like most of you that are reading this article, we are excited for WWE '12. Today, THQ announced the availability of 21 distinct avatar items in support of WWE '12, the forthcoming release from the prominent WWE flagship videogame franchise.  Featuring a variety of apparel and memorabilia choices from popular WWE Superstars such as John Cena, CM Punk, The Miz and Sin Cara, the items are available now via Xbox LIVE Marketplace for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft for suggested retail pricing between 160 and 320 Microsoft Points.

THQ has been dropping some bombshells on us unsuspecting WWE fans as of late. With the addition of Brock Lesnar to a roster already brimming with so much talent and history, WWE '12 is sure to be the greatest WWE title THQ ever produced. And as a long-time fan of the WWE/THQ relationship, I'm excited to play more what I already saw at E3, especially WWE '12's storyline, Road to WrestleMania.

Wrestling fans will be able to see WWE Superstar The Miz in 3D this fall in WWE All Stars for Nintendo 3DS. WWE All Stars will take WWE action to the next dimension with fun, fluid and furious arcade-style gameplay in a handheld format, complete with 3D graphics capabilities and two exclusive modes.  In addition, WWE All Stars will feature a power-packed roster of colorful WWE Legends and prominent current-day WWE Superstars, including 13 WWE playable characters offered as downloadable content for the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 version of the game. WWE All Stars for Nintendo 3DS is currently scheduled for release on November 22, 2011 in tandem with the launch of WWE 12.

LOS ANGELES – WWE superstar The Miz entered the main ring at WWE Fan Axxess outside of Stapes Center before Summerslam 2011 to announce the full roster of WWE 12. He was joined by fellow superstar Randy Orton, who’s on the cover of the new game, during the event. But Orton won’t be the only superstar with cover honors this November. THQ is allowing fans to vote on who will be on the collector’s edition of the game – WWE legend Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson or current WWE Co-Champion John Cena.

THQ is making one of the big games of 2011 even bigger. The company's pre-order program for WWE '12 focuses on Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson. Often touted as “the most electrifying man in all of entertainment,” legendary WWE Superstar The Rock will be available as a playable character for consumers who pre-order the game at any participating retailer within the United States or Canada for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft or PlayStation3 computer entertainment system (while supplies last).  The Rock’s in-game character will resemble his current-day appearance, including a shaved head and new tattoos.  

E3 2011 is over and done with, and my brain and hands are mush from the non stop demos and video presentations. Now that I've had a few days to decompress, here are the top 5 most enjoyable demos on the E3 show floor.