Pro Wrestling X
Encyclopedia
Pro Wrestling X is a professional wrestling
video game. It is under development by WishboneX Creations, a new developmental studio based in Canada
, in conjunction with consumer group Wrestling Gamers United. It is billed as being "A game that was built by the people, for the people". The game began development in an official capacity in June 2006 (with the opening of the developer's Vancouver-based studio), and was currently in the process of being shopped around to prospective publishers
As of September 2008, an update to the games creators website made the headline "Not. Dead. Yet.". The statement was made to assure fans that the project was not abandoned; many fans were concerned about the project's progress for it had been very long since the website had been updated.. The developers continue to send weekly updates on the development of the game to users subscribed to their mailing list. The site was updated stating they can keep track of the game progress through Twitter
and Facebook
.
Several gameplay videos have been uploaded to YouTube
showing the game's progress so far, as well as several screenshots of the game being uploaded to Facebook.
Professional wrestling
Professional wrestling is a mode of spectacle, combining athletics and theatrical performance.Roland Barthes, "The World of Wrestling", Mythologies, 1957 It takes the form of events, held by touring companies, which mimic a title match combat sport...
video game. It is under development by WishboneX Creations, a new developmental studio based in Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
, in conjunction with consumer group Wrestling Gamers United. It is billed as being "A game that was built by the people, for the people". The game began development in an official capacity in June 2006 (with the opening of the developer's Vancouver-based studio), and was currently in the process of being shopped around to prospective publishers
As of September 2008, an update to the games creators website made the headline "Not. Dead. Yet.". The statement was made to assure fans that the project was not abandoned; many fans were concerned about the project's progress for it had been very long since the website had been updated.. The developers continue to send weekly updates on the development of the game to users subscribed to their mailing list. The site was updated stating they can keep track of the game progress through Twitter
Twitter
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and Facebook
Facebook
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.
Several gameplay videos have been uploaded to YouTube
YouTube
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showing the game's progress so far, as well as several screenshots of the game being uploaded to Facebook.