NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--2K and GameStop Corp. today announced that WWE® SuperToken™, the collectible token series offering in-game content for 2K’s popular mobile card-battling game, WWE SuperCard, is available now exclusively at GameStop retail locations nationwide.
Offered as a limited edition, WWE SuperToken delivers a power-packed lineup of WWE talent through 10 collectible tokens, including WWE Superstars John Cena, Brock Lesnar, Roman Reigns and Dean Ambrose, as well as WWE Diva Paige. Each collectible token, available for $6.99, grants three cards in WWE SuperCard: one Ultra Rare card featuring the likeness of the featured WWE Superstar or Diva and two Rare mystery cards. The tokens can then be shared up to three times, giving others access to a Super Rare card of the featured WWE Superstar or Diva. In addition, each token will have a unique distribution quantity, making some offerings rarer in nature than others.
“Since its launch in August 2014, WWE SuperCard has become the biggest mobile video game in WWE and 2K history, captivating fans with its breadth of collectible cards, as well as variety of quick play and team-based action,” said Chris Snyder, Vice President of Marketing at 2K. “Our new partnership with GameStop to deliver limited edition content through WWE SuperToken presents exciting opportunities to extend the mobile gameplay experience through a retail platform and reach an even larger audience.”
WWE SuperToken in-game content is transferred to a mobile device and linked to a user’s WWE SuperCard account in one of two different ways. Consumers with NFC-enabled technology for Android can tap tokens against their devices to transfer the new cards. Alternatively, both Android and iOS users can utilize QR codes included with each WWE SuperToken retail package to acquire the content. In support, WWE SuperCard now includes an in-game QR scanner to help facilitate WWE SuperToken redemptions via QR code.
“WWE has some of the most spirited fans out there, and their passion for their favorite WWE Superstars and Divas is amplified though the power of video games such as WWE SuperCard,” said Eric Bright, Senior Director of Merchandising at GameStop. “Having an exclusive partnership with 2K to offer WWE SuperToken in our more than 4,000 GameStop stores nationwide allows for gamers everywhere to discover and experience new limited edition content like never before.”
About WWE SuperCard
WWE SuperCard challenges players to build teams of WWE Superstars, Divas and Legends, train them to full potential, battle in various match types and test their luck in fast-paced tournament action. Featuring more than 800 cards in active play, with each card representing one of eight different rarity levels, WWE SuperCard delivers an extensive array of collectible content with high replay value. In addition, players can enhance their free-to-play experience through purchase of individual card packs.
Developed by Cat Daddy Games in conjunction with Visual Concepts, both 2K studios, WWE SuperCard is available now for download free of charge on the App Store for iOS devices, including the iPhone, iPad and Pod touch, as well as the Google Play Store and Amazon Appstore for Android devices. The game has exceeded nine million downloads since its initial release and currently has an average rating of 4.5/5 stars on the App Store, as well as a 4/5 rating on Google Play.
For more information on WWE SuperCard and 2K, visit wwe.2k.com, become a fan on Facebook, follow the game on Twitter or subscribe on YouTube.
2K is a wholly owned publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ:TTWO).
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About WWE
WWE, a publicly traded company (NYSE:WWE), is an integrated media organization and recognized leader in global entertainment. The company consists of a portfolio of businesses that create and deliver original content 52 weeks a year to a global audience. WWE is committed to family friendly entertainment on its television programming, pay-per-view, digital media and publishing platforms. WWE programming reaches more than 650 million homes worldwide in 25 languages. WWE Network, the first-ever 24/7 over-the-top premium network that includes live pay-per-views, scheduled programming and a massive video-on-demand library, is currently available in more than 175 countries. The company is headquartered in Stamford, Conn., with offices in New York, Los Angeles, London, Mexico City, Mumbai, Shanghai, Singapore, Dubai, Munich and Tokyo.
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About GameStop
GameStop Corp. (NYSE:GME), a Fortune 500 and S&P 500 company headquartered in Grapevine, Texas, is a global, multichannel video game, consumer electronics and wireless services retailer. GameStop operates more than 7,100 stores across 14 countries. The company’s consumer product network also includes www.gamestop.com; www.Kongregate.com, a leading browser-based game site; Game Informer® magazine, the world’s leading print and digital video game publication; and ThinkGeek, www.thinkgeek.com, the premier retailer for the global geek community featuring exclusive and unique video game and pop culture products. In addition, our Technology Brands segment includes Simply Mac and Spring Mobile stores. Simply Mac, www.simplymac.com, operates 76 stores, selling the full line of Apple products, including laptops, tablets, and smartphones and offering Apple certified warranty and repair services. Spring Mobile, http://springmobile.com, sells post-paid AT&T services and wireless products through its 890 AT&T branded stores and offers pre-paid wireless services, devices and related accessories through its 70 Cricket branded stores in select markets in the U.S.
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About 2K
Founded in 2005, 2K develops and publishes interactive entertainment globally for console systems, handheld gaming systems and personal computers, including smartphones and tablets, which are delivered through physical retail, digital download, online platforms and cloud streaming services. 2K publishes titles in today’s most popular gaming genres, including shooters, action, role-playing, strategy, sports, casual, and family entertainment. The 2K label has some of the most talented development studios in the world today, including Firaxis Games, Visual Concepts, Hangar 13, Cat Daddy Games and 2K China. 2K’s stable of high quality titles includes the critically acclaimed BioShock®, Borderlands™, and XCOM® franchises, the beloved Sid Meier’s Civilization series, the innovative Evolve™, the popular WWE 2K franchise and NBA 2K, the #1 rated and #1 selling basketball franchise*. 2K is headquartered in Novato, California and is a wholly owned label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO). For more information, please visit www.2k.com.
*According to 2008 - 2016 Metacritic.com and The NPD Group estimates of U.S. retail video game sales through February 2016.
About Take-Two Interactive Software
Headquartered in New York City, Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. is a leading developer, publisher and marketer of interactive entertainment for consumers around the globe. The Company develops and publishes products through its two wholly-owned labels Rockstar Games and 2K. Our products are designed for console systems and personal computers, including smartphones and tablets, and are delivered through physical retail, digital download, online platforms and cloud streaming services. The Company’s common stock is publicly traded on NASDAQ under the symbol TTWO. For more corporate and product information please visit our website at http://www.take2games.com.
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