Arena Showcase Showdown - WWF vs WCW in 1998 (Part 1) NikateeN 2022-12-12 | On this special edition of Arena Showcase we put WWF and WCW into the ring head to head to see what each promotion had to offer for 1998. If you're familiar with the format you'll know that we aren't looking at matches of storylines, but instead we will be taking a look at the stages designs, rings, graphics, and other aspects that made up these events. Which promotion featured the best designs? Let's take a look.
Completing WMXIX Revenge Mode! (Part 3 of 3) NikateeN 2022-10-23 | It all comes down to this. The end is near and the frustration is at an all new level. How will the end play out? Let's find out as we complete Revenge Mode once and for all.
Completing WMXIX Revenge Mode! (Part 2 of 3) NikateeN 2022-10-16 | Well here we are again, following Stephanie McMahon's orders to destroy her daddy's biggest night of the year. The challenges have become more ridiculous, and the frustration is setting in. There's no giving up though, we MUST continue this journey.
Completing WMXIX Revenge Mode! (Part 1 of 3) NikateeN 2022-10-10 | WWE WrestleMania XIX for the Nintendo GameCube did not feature a conventional story mode, but instead would focus on a unique game mode called Revenge. In this mode you are to complete a series of tasks dished out by Stephanie McMahon in a plot to ruin WrestleMania XIX. In this 3 part video I will take on this entire mode and all of its frustrating missions.
The Definitive Review of WWE SmackDown! HCTP NikateeN 2022-08-26 | Episode 142: The Definitive Review of HCTP!On this supersized episode of Spotlight Video Game Reviews we are going back to take another look at what might be my favorite wrestling game of all time, WWE SmackDown! Here Comes the Pain. This time we dive to the deepest of depths to uncover each and every aspect of this fantastic PS2 grappler.
Revisiting WWF SmackDown! 2: Know Your Role NikateeN 2022-06-10 | Episode 141: Revisiting WWF SmackDown! 2: Know Your RoleI get a lot of questions about some of my older reviews, like "hey, what's with all the hate for SmackDown! 2?" Well, that's really a great question, because let's be honest it is quite the game. So what better way to do this one some justice than a good ol' fashioned revisit? Join me as we take a deep dive into just about every single damn detail that makes up this PlayStation classic. This is the long overdue revisit of WWF SmackDown! 2: Know Your Role. Enjoy!
Revisiting WWF No Mercy NikateeN 2022-05-07 | Episode 140: Revisiting WWF No MercyJoin me as we revisit one of the greatest wrestling games to ever be created.
Off Road Challenge! Was it really THAT bad? NikateeN 2022-04-09 | Episode 139: Off Road Challenge! Was it really THAT bad?Off Road Challenge is a video game developed and published by Midway Games. The game was originally released in 1997 for arcades using the Midway V Unit hardware. It is part of the Off Road series which began with Ivan 'Ironman' Stewart's Super Off Road.
My Thank You to Scott Hall NikateeN 2022-03-18 | My dedication to the life and career of Scott Hall. #4life
Revisiting WWF Wrestlemania 2000 NikateeN 2022-02-22 | Episode 138: Revisiting WWF Wrestlemania 2000WWF WrestleMania 2000 is a professional wrestling video game originally released in 1999 on the Nintendo 64 (N64) console.
Revisiting WWF SmackDown! NikateeN 2021-12-26 | Episode 137: Revisiting WWF SmackDown! WWF SmackDown! (also called Exciting Pro Wrestling in Japan) is a professional wrestling video game developed by Yuke's and released for the PlayStation by THQ.
Shall we DO the state? VIDEO FROM THE VAULT! NikateeN 2021-12-04 | Hey guys,This is an old video I shot sometime last year (I believe). I've been sitting on it for a while as it's just a simple let's play of California Speed for the N64, but I figure if at least one person gets some sort of enjoyment out me releasing it, then the heck with it!
SVGR - Def Jam: Fight for NY (Xbox) NikateeN 2021-11-27 | Episode 136: Def Jam: Fight for NYDef Jam: Fight for NY is a hip hop-influenced action video game published by EA Games (unlike the original, which was published under the EA Sports BIG brand). It was released on September 21, 2004 for PlayStation 2, Xbox, and GameCube. It is a sequel to Def Jam Vendetta and is followed by Def Jam: Icon.
Wrestling Talk - Ranking Every nWo Member NikateeN 2021-09-09 | The nWo is without a doubt one of the largest and greatest factions in the history of professional wrestling. However, not all members are created equally. In this video I will discuss every single member in the history of the organization known as the New World Order, ranking each individual on a scale from 1-10 as we go along. Sit back, relax, and enjoy!
Wrestling Talk - Coincidences In Wrestling? NikateeN 2021-07-31 | Do you remember the Monday night wars? Did you ever notice some of the things that the two promotions had in common? Were these things that one copied from another, or were they coincidences? We are going to talk about that subject matter, right here, right now!
SVGR - Wave Race 64 (Nintendo 64) NikateeN 2021-07-17 | Episode 135: Wave Race 64Wave Race 64[a] is a racing video game developed by Nintendo EAD and published by Nintendo. It was released for the Nintendo 64 in 1996 and is a follow-up to the 1992 Game Boy title Wave Race.
SVGR - Shin Nippon Pro Wrestling: Tohkon Road Brave Spirits (Nintendo 64) NikateeN 2021-07-03 | Episode 134: Shin Nippon Pro Wrestling: Tohkon Road Brave Spirits is a Sports game, developed by Yuke's and published by Hudson, which was released in Japan in 1998.
SVGR - Virtual Pro Wrestling 2 (Nintendo 64) NikateeN 2021-04-04 | Episode 133: Virtual Pro Wrestling 2 (Nintendo 64)Virtual Pro Wrestling 2: Ōdō Keishō (バーチャル・プロレス2 〜王道継承〜) is a professional wrestling video game released in 2000 for the Nintendo 64 game console. The game was only released in Japan and is the sequel to 1997's Virtual Pro Wrestling 64. The subtitle, Ōdō Keishō, translates to English as Royal Road Succession, which is also the name of the game's single player mode.
The Wacky Cheat Codes of WCW/nWo Thunder! NikateeN 2021-03-14 | The game play in WCW/nWo Thunder may not be the greatest, or even good for that matter, but by gawd these cheat codes were so unique for the time that I couldn't help but to make a video discussing them. So let's all pretend it's 1999 again as we go back and take a look all this wackiness.
SVGR - Virtual Pro Wrestling 64 (Nintendo 64) NikateeN 2021-02-28 | Episode 132: Virtual Pro Wrestling 64 (Nintendo 64)Virtual Pro Wrestling 64 is a professional wrestling video game released in 1997 on the Nintendo 64 game console and the second game in the Virtual Pro Wrestling series. The game is a sequel to the original Virtual Pro Wrestling released in 1996 exclusively for the PlayStation. The game was only released in Japan, and is the Japanese counterpart to WCW vs nWo: World Tour.
Arena Showcase - WCW/WWE Great American Bash (1988-2020) NikateeN 2021-02-20 | The Great American Bash is a unique PPV event in the fact that it was one of the few shows that WWE decided to carry over and make their own. On this episode of Arena Showcase we are going to take a look at what made up the show's visual presentation.
SVGR - Lucha Libre AAA: Héroes del Ring (Xbox 360) NikateeN 2021-02-07 | Episode 131: Lucha Libre AAA: Héroes del Ring (Xbox 360)Lucha Libre AAA: Héroes del Ring (formerly AAA El Videojuego or AAA The Videogame) is a lucha libre video game developed by Mexican studio Immersion Software & Graphics and Immersion Games México (which is now, called Larva Game Studios) for the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360.
WWE 2K20 Royal Rumble! NikateeN 2021-01-31 | Today is the Royal Rumble, so what better way to celebrate than a WWE2K20 Royal Rumble with nothing but created wrestlers? Who will win? Will bugs and glitches ruin the entire match? Let's find out!
Arena Showcase - WWF In Your House (1995-2020) NikateeN 2021-01-23 | In 1995 the WWF created shorter, more cost effective PPV events to fill the void between the big yearly events. This new series was called In Your House and would feature quite the unique visual presentation. Eventually these shows would branch off into their own PPV events after the In Your House concept was quietly retired, but from 1995 to 1999 these shows helped the WWF climb back to the top of the wrestling mountain. Join me as we take a look at the many different set designs, rings, graphics, and more that make up the series.
Attire Showcase - Kevin Nash NikateeN 2021-01-20 | Kevin Nash was one of the biggest wrestling stars of the 1990s. Throughout his time as a professional wrestler most of his years were spent in the two biggest promotions. Though he would develop a signature look that wouldn't change drastically through his career, we did see quite a few variations. Today we will take a deep dive into these looks as we showcase the different threads worn by Kevin Nash.
SVGR - WWE Crush Hour (GameCube) NikateeN 2021-01-16 | Episode 130: SVGR - WWE Crush Hour (GameCube)WWE Crush Hour is a vehicular combat video game published by THQ and released in 2003 for the Nintendo GameCube and PlayStation 2. An Xbox version was planned but canceled.All of the music in this video created and produced by NikateeN.
Chaos? Pure pandemonium? No, its Mayhem! NikateeN 2021-01-09 | The year was 1999, and WCW had seen better days. With the THQ titles in the past, EA would embark on a wrestling journey with WCW Mayhem. Today we play through a bit of the PlayStation version just for some good old nostalgic fun... or is it?
SVGR - TNA Impact! (PS2) NikateeN 2021-01-02 | Episode 129: TNA Impact! TNA Impact! (stylized as TNA iMPACT!) is a professional wrestling video game based on the professional wrestling promotion, Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA). The console versions of the game were developed by Midway Studios Los Angeles and published by Midway Games.
Arena Showcase - WWF/WWE SmackDown (1999-2020) NikateeN 2020-12-19 | WWE SmackDown was born in 1999, and runs strong to this very day. Let's take a look at the different stage designs, rings, logos, graphics, and other visuals that make up the event's extensive history.
SVGR - Legends of Wrestling II (GameCube) NikateeN 2020-12-05 | Episode 128: Legends of Wrestling IILegends of Wrestling II is a professional wrestling video game developed by Acclaim Studios Salt Lake City, published by Acclaim Entertainment, and released on November 26, 2002 for both the PlayStation 2 and GameCube. It was later released for the Xbox on December 5, 2002. It is the sequel to the 2001 professional wrestling video game Legends of Wrestling.
Arena Showcase - ECW November to Remember (1993-2000) NikateeN 2020-11-26 | ECW may not have been known for flashy graphics, expensive set designs, or elaborate ring setups, but we can't let that stop us from including the promotion here on Arena Showcase! So let's take a look at ECW's November event that took place annually from 1993 to 2000.
SVGR - Fighting Game Soundtracks NikateeN 2020-11-14 | Episode 127: Fighting Game SoundtracksThis one is about taking a moment to stop, and listen to some of the finest tunes to grace one of my favorite genres of gaming. Whether it be adrenaline pumping, smooth, or even a bit mysterious, these songs are embedded into my early memories of gaming.
Arena Showcase - Halloween Edition NikateeN 2020-10-28 | On this special edition of Arena Showcase we take a look at some Halloween themed wrestling events.
WCW Mayhem Arenas vs Real Life NikateeN 2020-10-18 | Last time around we took a look at the arenas featured in the PlayStation game WCW/nWo Thunder and compared them to their real life counterparts. This time we will be taking a look at WCW Mayhem, which only featured a few real life interpretations while the game's other arenas appear as original designs.
ITS DANGEROUS! Playing some SF Rush! NikateeN 2020-10-05 | This is a simpler game from a simpler time, so this is a simpler video! Let's race through the 6 tracks featured in the Nintendo 64 classic, San Francisco Rush.
Arena Showcase - WCW SuperBrawl (1991-2001) NikateeN 2020-09-13 | As we start to close in on covering all of the WCW PPV events here on Arena Showcase, one of the last to touch on is SuperBrawl. In this episode we are taking a trip back in time, checking out all of the aspects that made up the yearly event from 1991 to 2001.
More Custom Logos! NikateeN 2020-08-30 | Hey yo! I've got some more custom wrestling logos that I've recently created, so let's take a look at them!
Arena Showcase - WWF/WWE SummerSlam Part 2 (2004-2020) NikateeN 2020-08-24 | With SummerSlam 2020 finished up, it's time for us to close the chapter on this two part episode of Arena Showcase. Join me as we take a look at the many designs that make up the event through the years, this time starting at 2004 and ending at 2020.
Arena Showcase - WWF/WWE SummerSlam Part 1 (1988-2003) NikateeN 2020-08-16 | SummerSlam is right around the corner, so it's the perfect time to take a look at the visual aspects that the event has seen over the decades. Join me for this Arena Showcase as we take a look at the annual WWE event, SummerSlam!
My WCW SuperBrawl Arena! NikateeN 2020-08-07 | This is a custom arena for WCW SuperBrawl that I made in WWE 2K20 for PS4. If you want to download this or any of my creations simply search for the hashtag "nikateen."
My Custom WCW Event Logos NikateeN 2020-08-02 | Let's take a look at some of the WCW event logos that I've created!
WCW Thunder in 2000, What Could Go Wrong? NikateeN 2020-07-26 | I have nothing to say... Watch at your own risk.
SVGR - Racing Game Soundtracks NikateeN 2020-07-19 | Episode 126: Racing Game SoundtracksLet's go away, to a time when racing games didn't feature the latest trendy rapper or pop artist filled soundtracks, but instead showcased great original music by lesser known composers. In this video we'll take a listen to some great racing game tunes while I try to pronounce a bunch of Japanese names. I hope you guys enjoy the ride!
WWF SmackDown 2: Now Loading NikateeN 2020-07-12 | Life is a journey. Sometimes we find ourselves in the midst of something that our wildest imaginations couldn't have dreamed up. Well, that has absolutely nothing to do with this video because today we are just playing a little WWF SmackDown: Know Your Role for the PS1.
WCW/nWo Thunder Arenas vs Real Life NikateeN 2020-07-05 | In this video we will take a look at the differences between the arenas featured in the PS1 title WCW/nWo Thunder to their real life counterparts. While creating this video I found it odd that the ropes were usually some sort of random inaccurate color, and after completing the video I realized that the rope colors in the game are randomly generated... weird. The video was finished by the time I realized and you will notice that in the video. I hope you guys enjoy this one!
Arena Showcase - WCW Bash at the Beach (Definitive 2020 Deluxe Edition) NikateeN 2020-06-28 | On the very first episode of Arena Showcase we looked at WCW Bash at the Beach. At the time it was just planned as a quick look at one of my favorite events in wrestling history, but it evolved into an episodic show with commentary. I wanted to go back and give Bash at the Beach the same showcase that the other episodes received, so that's exactly what I did! I hope you enjoy this deep dive into the visuals that made up WCW's yearly summer event.
Wrestling Games - Soundtracks NikateeN 2020-06-20 | As we continue our dive into the different aspects of wrestling games, we take a listen to some soundtracks from some of these fantastic games.
Ok, THIS game is actually fun! NikateeN 2020-06-13 | What could be worse than playing RAW for the XBOX? Well, not a whole lot... So there was a lot of room for improvement, and improve they did! Join me for nearly an hour of gameplay as we journey through a Royal Rumble, a massive HIAC match with some of the most bizarre characters this side of the Mississippi, and one of the biggest dream matches of the 90s!
SVGR - WWE All Stars (PS3) NikateeN 2020-06-06 | Episode 125: WWE All Stars (PS3)WWE All Stars is a professional wrestling video game published by THQ and developed by THQ San Diego for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 systems and Subdued Software for the PlayStation Portable, Wii, Nintendo 3DS and PlayStation 2 systems.
