WWE 2K14 News: Tips and Secrets for Roster, Story Mode After Release Date

WWE 2K14 is the most recent video game featuring past and present WWE Superstars, and one of the highlights of the game is its 30 Years of Wrestlemania mode, which allows players to recreate a huge amount of Wrestlemania matches. Just in case you're not a wrestling historian, here's some tips for completing the mode.

One simple strategy for figuring out what all the different historical objectives are for the game: research. The WWE's Youtube channel has numerous Wrestlemania matches available to watch for free. By learning what to expect, you should be prepared for whatever requirements the game throws at you while completing all the historical objectives.

It is also critical for players to understand the controls for their wrestlers, especially if they have several finishing moves. For example, The Undertaker is a big part of Wrestlemania, and shows up several times in the game. However, if players are required to hit the Tombstone Piledriver, and they only know how to hit the Chokeslam, they could miss their chance to get complete the historical objective. The same rules apply to specialty matches like Ladder and Hell in a Cell matches. Plus, in objectives where players must target certain limbs, it's much easier if you know what moves will damage that specific area.

Another key strategy: play to your character's strengths. When playing as a powerhouse like Hulk Hogan or Andre the Giant, users should focus on executing power moves on their opponents rather than flying around the ring. Submission specialists such as Bret Hart should focus on their ground game and keeping opponents off their feet with submission maneuvers instead of slams. Playing to the wrestler's strengths is the key to defeating opponents; trying to conform different wrestlers to one strategy won't likely win you many matches. 

Finally, players should take advantage of the rules of each match, specifically matches with no disqualifications. In these matches, it is much easier to win if you pull out weapons immediately and use several against your opponents, rather than trying to play a more traditional match. Breaking several tables and chairs on opponents is the fastest way to victory.