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2K
Announces WWE 2K15 Soundtrack Curated By WWE Superstar
John Cena
- 13th October 2014
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New
York 2K today announced the in-game soundtrack
details for WWE 2K15, the forthcoming release in the
flagship WWE video game franchise. Personally curated
by cover Superstar and music enthusiast, John Cena®,
the soundtrack will feature 12 unique tracks from
established and rising artists that transcend several
music genres, including hip-hop, rock and country.
A companion soundtrack album made up of a selection
of songs from the in-game soundtrack is set for digital
release on October 21, 2014 through Atlantic Records
(see full track listing below). The WWE 2K15 companion
soundtrack album also features two exclusive bonus
tracks "All Day" and "Breaks
from Cena in collaboration with hip-hop magnate
Wiz Khalifa and is available for pre-order now at
itunes.com/WWE2K15. All pre-orders of the WWE 2K15
companion soundtrack album receive an instant download
of both songs.
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One
of the most recognizable WWE Superstars of all time,
Cena is also a mainstream fixture known for his film,
television and music accomplishments. Cenas
rap album, YOU CANT SEE ME, debuted
at No. 15 on the Billboard 200 chart. Through the
WWE 2K15 soundtrack, Cena has lent his artistic vision
and style while creating a unique pop-culture fusion
with Khalifa, whose recently released, fifth studio
album, BLACC HOLLYWOOD, debuted at No.
1 on the Billboard 200 chart. In addition, an exclusive,
behind-the-scenes look at Cena and Khalifa recording
their original songs in studio may be viewed at http://youtu.be/hUo1R3hCYzk.
"As
the WWE 2K15 cover Superstar, curating the in-game
soundtrack and working with Wiz Khalifa were great
opportunities to further the musical brand as we do
across all WWE programming, said John Cena.
Reaching across many genres of music to some
of my friends and those who have worked with WWE,
I truly believe that gamers will become avid listeners
of these songs."
"I
have been a WWE fan since I was a kid, and getting
to work with John Cena was an awesome experience,
said Wiz Khalifa. Im proud of this collaboration."
The
WWE 2K15 companion soundtrack album is comprised of:
Wiz
Khalifa & John Cena "All Day"**
B.o.B "Ready" (Feat. Future)
Rudimental "Free" (Feat. Emeli Sandé
& Nas)
Wiz Khalifa "We Dem Boyz"
Flo Rida "Wild Ones" (Feat. Sia)
[WrestleMania 28 Version]
Knife Party "Bonfire"
Big Smo "Workin'"(Feat. Alexander
King)
Mystery Skulls "Ghost"
Royal Blood "Come On Over"
Wiz Khalifa & John Cena "Breaks"**
** Companion soundtrack exclusive
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Additionally,
the WWE 2K15 in-game soundtrack includes:
Avenged
Sevenfold "This Means War"
Dizzee Rascal "Heart Of A Warrior"
(Feat. Teddy Sky)
Florida Georgia Line "This Is How We Roll"
(Feat. Luke Bryan)
Rise Against "Zero Visibility"
"Partnering with Atlantic Records on the first-ever
WWE video game soundtrack for WWE 2K15 helped us bring
our players to a whole new level of excitement in
gaming," said Neil Lawi, SVP, WWE Music Group.
"The soundtrack and the in-game music that John
selected, along with the two original tracks he and
Wiz created, will up the ante for everyone who plays
this game."
"2K
is committed to making WWE 2K15 a premier entertainment
experience," said Chris Snyder, Vice President
of Marketing at 2K. "John Cenas partnership
with 2K and work with artists like Wiz Khalifa represent
another example of the great investment he has with
the Company to make this years game incredible."
"WWE
and 2K have been great partners with Atlantic Records
and instrumental in bringing music to their respective
audiences," said Kevin Weaver, President of Film
& Television and Executive Vice President of The
Atlantic Records Group. "WWE Superstar John Cena
had already put together an impressive soundtrack
for WWE 2K15, and working with our own Wiz Khalifa
takes it to an even higher level."
Developed
collaboratively by Yukes and Visual Concepts,
a 2K studio, WWE 2K15 is rated T for Teen by the ESRB.
WWE 2K15 is currently scheduled for release on the
PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system and
Xbox 360 games and entertainment system from Microsoft
on October 28, 2014, in North America and October
31, 2014, internationally. In addition, releases for
the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system
and Xbox One, the all-in-one games and entertainment
system from Microsoft, are currently scheduled for
release on November 18, 2014, in North America and
November 21, 2014, internationally. Fans
who pre-order WWE 2K15 at any participating retailer
will receive two playable Sting characters at no extra
cost on launch day.
For
more information on WWE 2K15 and 2K, visit WWE.com
and wwe.2k.com, become
a fan on Facebook,
follow the game on Twitter using the hashtags #WWE2K15
and #FEELIT or subscribe to WWE 2K on YouTube.
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