THQ Inc. and the Ultimate Fighting Championship have announced that Dutch heavyweight sensation Alistair Overeem will join the official roster for UFC Undisputed 3, the forthcoming installment in the critically acclaimed mixed martial arts (MMA) videogame franchise based on the UFC.
Through a limited time offer on facebook.com/UFCUndisputed, the official Facebook page for UFC Undisputed 3, players who "like" the page and share it with two friends will receive a free token, enabling them to include "The Reem" on the in-game roster. The limited time offer commences today and is scheduled to conclude on 20th January, 2012.
Perhaps the most devastating striker in the heavyweight division, Overeem - a famed world champion kickboxer and former undefeated STRIKEFORCE® heavyweight champion - is scheduled to make his UFC debut against former UFC heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar at UFC 141, live on pay-per-view 30th December, 2011 from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nev. The winner will become the number one contender to challenge current UFC heavyweight champion Junior Dos Santos for the title in 2012.
"Social media is an invaluable tool for us to share information, generate interest and grow our thriving UFC Undisputed 3 community," said Danny Bilson, Executive Vice President, Core Games, THQ. "Rewarding this key demographic with free access to a fighter like Alistair Overeem is an invaluable opportunity for everyone involved."
"We are always looking for new ways to connect with our fans on Facebook and are excited to offer them Alistair Overeem in UFC Undisputed 3," UFC President Dana White said. "Overeem is a huge addition to the UFC's heavyweight division, and now he's a huge addition to the videogame roster."
"I'm very excited to be part of the new Undisputed videogame," Alistair Overeem said. "I know a lot of my fans have wanted to play as me ever since the first game, and I'm as happy to be part of the new Undisputed as I am to finally be in the UFC to complete my quest to become UFC Heavyweight Champion."
About UFC Undisputed 3
UFC Undisputed 3 will take players inside the virtual Octagon with focus on intense toe-to-toe combat, impressive visual presentation and significantly increased accessibility, including the debut of PRIDE® Mode, two new weight classes and an impressive playable roster of more than 150 UFC fighters. PRIDE Mode will enable players to fight for the first time in the renowned Japanese MMA organization and include official commentators Bas Rutten and Stephen Quadros, authentic environments and notorious MMA rules, including the ability to execute soccer-style kicks, head stomps and ground knees to the head. Finishing an opponent will be more important than ever through devastating new moves, responsive striking controls, refined visual presentation and the introduction of a brand new, graphic-based submission system. In addition, players will now enter the Octagon with a choice between traditional and simplified gameplay control options, enabling them, regardless of skill level, to experience the intensity of UFC and nuances of MMA combat while executing simple standing strikes or more complex ground and transition mechanics.
Players will also experience the excitement of a live UFC event through significant visual improvements, including the introduction of much-anticipated fighter entrances, new camera positions, improved facial animations and a gritty, high contrast appearance. They will enter into battle with an unparalleled choice of more than 150 playable UFC fighters, including talent from the newly added featherweight and bantamweight divisions. Rounding out the virtual UFC experience with a significantly revamped online experience, as well as a variety of new and returning gameplay modes, UFC Undisputed 3 lets players have their fights - their way - to deliver the most intense, competitive and engaging experience to date for the franchise.
Release Date: February 17, 2012
Publisher: THQ
ESRB Rating: Teen
Platforms: Xbox 360, PS3