WCW vs. nWo World Tour TV Commercial 2 for Nintendo 64 - N64 - 1997

WCW vs. nWo World Tour n64 WCW vs. nWo: World Tour (Nintendo 64)Release Dates and Regional Names: North America: November 30, 1997 – WCW vs. nWo: World Tour Europe: March 13, 1998 – WCW vs. nWo: World Tour Australia: March 13, 1998 – WCW vs. nWo: World Tour Japan: April 23, 1998 – Virtual Pro Wrestling (バーチャル・プロレスリング) Manufacturer: Nintendo (N64 hardware) Publisher: THQ (North America/Europe/Australia), Asmik Ace Entertainment (Japan) Developer: AKI Corporation Type: Wrestling Media: N64 Cartridge (~64 MB) Controller: N64 Controller Gameplay and Plot: WCW vs. nWo: World Tour is a professional wrestling game set during the height of the WCW-nWo rivalry in the Monday Night Wars. There’s no formal plot; players select from a roster of real wrestlers (e.g., Hollywood Hogan, Sting, Diamond Dallas Page) and fictional characters (e.g., Joe Bruiser) to compete in matches. Gameplay introduces AKI’s groundbreaking grappling system, where players initiate moves with holds (tap A for weak, hold for strong), with momentum affecting outcomes. Modes include Single, Tag Team, Battle Royal, and an Edit Mode to create custom wrestlers. It features 10 arenas (e.g., Nitro, Bash at the Beach), with multiplayer for up to four players. Graphics are polygonal 3D (~30 FPS, 320x240), with an energetic WCW/nWo soundtrack.Key Features: AKI grappling system with momentum Edit Mode for custom wrestlers 10 WCW/nWo arenas Four-player multiplayer Real and fictional wrestler roster Single-player focus with co-op option Game Length: Main gameplay: ~8–12 hours Completionist (all edits, modes): ~15–20 hours Sales Numbers: Over 1 million copies sold worldwide, with strong U.S. sales in 1997.Technical Specifications: Media: N64 Cartridge (~64 MB) Resolution: 320x240 Frame Rate: ~30 FPS Save System: Controller Pak Audio: Stereo, WCW/nWo theme music System Requirements: Nintendo 64 Back of the Box Description (North America): “Enter the ring with WCW vs. nWo: World Tour! Battle as Hollywood Hogan or Sting in explosive WCW and nWo arenas. Master the grappling system, create your own wrestler, and take on friends in this action-packed N64 wrestling showdown!” Additional Details: Mechanics: Grappling, momentum-based combat, wrestler editing. Multiplayer: Up to four players. Difficulty: Easy to moderate, ages 10+. Development: AKI Corporation (~1 year). Localization: English, Japanese (as Virtual Pro Wrestling). Regional Differences: Japan version renamed and adjusted roster. ESRB Rating: T (teen, violence). Technical Notes: Load Times: ~5–10 sec. Playable on: N64, Wii (virtual console), emulators. Bugs: Rare controller lag, save issues with early copies. Trophies: None; unlocks arenas and edits. Changes from Concept: Evolved from AKI’s Japanese wrestling games. Historical Context: Released on November 30, 1997, WCW vs. nWo: World Tour was AKI’s first Western wrestling game, capitalizing on WCW’s rivalry with the nWo. It received acclaim for its innovative gameplay (Metacritic 82/100) and sold well, paving the way for WCW/nWo Revenge. Copies are on eBay or retro retailers.Did You Know? It was the first AKI wrestling game localized for the West. The Japanese Virtual Pro Wrestling version had a different roster. Hidden characters include Joe Bruiser and Black Ninja. It outsold WWF War Zone in 1997 U.S. sales. Development began with AKI’s Virtual Pro Wrestling engine.