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02.19.12
THQ Producer Explains How to Kick Ass in UFC Undisputed 3

With over 150 fighters, seven weight classes and an assortment of MMA fighting styles, there’s a lot of depth in UFC Undisputed 3. The game’s producer, Neven Dravinski, has spent years playing the new game. He’s the Ultimate Fighting Championship expert. And now he’s sharing some tips for dominating the new PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 game in the exclusive video interview below.

02.12.12
UFC Undisputed 3 Review (Xbox 360, PlayStation 3) – Back In the Octagon

Sometimes I feel a little stupid reading over a review I typed a few years ago.  Not because I disagree with my opinion and felt like I wasn’t honest about my thoughts about the game, but mainly because I look at an improved product and wonder, “Man, maybe I should’ve mentioned I wanted this in the earlier product.”  When I reviewed UFC Undisputed 2010 a couple of years ago, I gave it a damn near perfect score, and thought there would be hardly any way to improve upon its fundamentals.  But now here’s UFC Undisputed 3, making me feel like an idiot.  What a way for this fighting champ to step up.

01.21.12
Big Games of 2012: UFC Undisputed 3 Packing Authentic Play-By-Play

Believe it or not, play-by-play commentary can have some vital importance in a sports game.  Have it running too long and it becomes irrelevant to what's happening in the game.  Make it too silly and it can take away from the seriousness of your contest.  Make it disjointed and it sounds like a hideous mess.  There's a proper tone you have to nail when it comes to doing running commentary, but THQ recognizes this, as the development team has worked very closely to making UFC Undisputed 3's commentary better than ever.

01.03.12
2012 Brings New Workouts from Urijah Faber, Cain Velasquez and Jon Jones to UFC Personal Trainer

THQ is expanding the workouts available for its Ultimate Fighting Championship fitness game. UFC Personal Trainer: The Ultimate Fitness System now features DLC from prominent UFC bantamweight Urijah Faber, whose submission victory over Brian Bowles at UFC 139 earned him a future rematch against Dominick Cruz for the UFC Bantamweight Championship. The Urijah Faber Workout Pack will feature five new workout routines and 15 new Hit the Mitts drills. Wanderlei Silva talks about the UFC games in the exclusive video interview below.

01.03.12
Microsoft Will Make Up UFC 141 Experience To Fans

As you saw from a report that we posted this weekend, Microsoft had big problems with its UFC on Xbox Live app.  Despite allowing select users to watch the fight for free, there were a number of technical errors that marred the experience, mainly the lack of a solid video feed and the inability to watch an offered replay.  But Microsoft is aware of said problems, and is promising to make the matter right for subscribers.

12.01.11
UFC On Xbox Live Gets New Launch Date of December 20th

When it was announced a few months ago back at E3, the UFC on Xbox Live service sounded like a dream for fans of the fighting league.  Featuring live interaction between fights, interactive pools and other cool features, it was going to introduce a new dynamic for the service come December 1st.  Unfortunately, some minor setbacks have forced both UFC and Microsoft to come up with a new release date...but you won't have to wait too long.

10.08.11
Anderson Silva Knocks Out Cover For UFC Undisputed 3

When UFC Undisputed 2010 came out a year and a half ago, many people were wondering why Brock Lesnar was chosen to be on the cover...and well, the answer was kind of obvious.  Despite controversy surrounding him, the guy knew how to put up a fight.  Now THQ and UFC has chosen another great cover star for its upcoming UFC Undisputed 3, and it's none other than one of the hardest hitting stars in the circuit today, Anderson Silva.

10.07.11
UFC On Xbox Live: The Best Digital Pounding You'll Take

A lot of sports programs are slowly seeping their way into our favorite game consoles.  Microsoft has ESPN integration nailed down to a science, even though crucial football and basketball programming is missing; Sony has NFL Sunday Ticket, courtesy of DirecTV, as well as the more affordable NHL GameCenter, which lets viewers check out their favorite hockey teams; and now UFC is getting into the action, ready to debut its Xbox Live channel starting December 1.  We managed to get a quick peek as to what it’s all about.

06.24.11
Big Games of 2011: GamerLive.TV Accepts THQ's 30-Day UFC Personal Trainer Challenge

Next Tuesday, THQ unleashes UFC Personal Trainer, a title that they have been showing off and promoting for quite some time now.  In it, players are tasked with being put through a round of workouts by a UFC/MMA Trainer. Along with a review of the game next Tuesday, I will be chronicling my experience with the game over 30 days. In the words of the legendary Barney Stinson, CHALLENGE ACCEPTED!

04.22.11
THQ Offers Facebook Gamers a Chance to Win a Trip to Vancouver for UFC 131: Lesnar vs Dos Santos
THQ and Zuffa have launched a consumer sweepstakes surrounding UFC 131: Lesnar vs. Dos Santos via UFC Undisputed Fight Nation, the official Facebook game based on the world’s leading mixed martial arts (MMA) organization, the Ultimate Fighting Championship. Players can enter the sweepstakes through an on-screen pop-up display after training moves and competing against others with their virtual UFC fighters to reach Level 5 within the game. One grand prize winner will receive a trip for two to UFC 131, currently scheduled for June 11, 2011 at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, British Columbia.
02.04.11
UFC Goes Mainstream with THQ Fight Nation Facebook Game
THQ and Zuffa have expanded the video game arena beyond the console and portable space with the launch of UFC Undisputed Fight Nation. The first official Facebook game based on the world’s leading mixed martial arts (MMA) organization, the Ultimate Fighting Championship, lets gamers enter the Octagon virtually. The interactive experience, developed by Embassy Interactive and available on Facebook, allows players to take control of their virtual UFC careers in a fun and engaging environment by training moves, competing against others and sharing their results on Facebook, as well as enabling them to successfully manage their progress for the opportunity to compete against many of the UFC’s most renowned fighters. UFC president Dana White talks about the importance of the video game arena in this exclusive video interview.
02.08.10
THQ Unveils First Details of UFC 2010 Undisputed

LAS VEGAS -- THQ and Zuffa announced the first gameplay details surrounding UFC Undisputed 2010, the follow-up to the critically and commercially acclaimed debut videogame based on the Ultimate Fighting Championship.  Poised to deliver intelligent and intuitive combat, increased fighter customization, robust career progression, challenging new gameplay modes and explosive online offerings, UFC Undisputed 2010 is currently in development for Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and PSP. The Xbox 360 and PS3 versions will ship May 25, 2010, while the PSP system version is scheduled for release later this year.

02.07.10
UFC President Dana White Says EA Sports Sucks

LAS VEGAS -- THQ teamed up with UFC to unveil the cover athlete for UFC 2010 Undisputed at Mandalay Bay before the big UFC 109 Relentless fight. UFC President Dana White, the man behind Ultimate Fighting Championship, was on hand to talk about the new game, why Brock Lesnar is perfect for the cover of the new game, and why EA Sports sucks in this exclusive interview.