UFC Undisputed 3: THQ Does MMA Justice in Ultimate Video Game Victory

The wait was well worth it for the newest MMA video game on the market. The depth and reality is vast in UFC Undisputed 3. 

The game drops on Tuesday, February 14th, just in time to purchase and then tuck away until you are done taking the ol' lady out for some fancy grub, or not fancy grub depending on your style. 

Either way, UFC Undisputed 3 will be at home waiting for you, and that is a special feeling indeed. This is that rare sports video game that offers a heaping dose of realism, making it a must-own for MMA enthusiasts, and also giving intuitive controls for the noobs out there. 

The biggest news that you might notice is that Pride is included for those fond of the former big-name in MMA fight promotions. The now-dissolved organization will have its fighters featured on this video game giving some diehard fans a reason to run out Tuesday and buy this game. 

The cast of characters promises to be vast, but there is downloadable content available that promises to make this a video game we play for months past the release date. 

Fighters from Junior dos Santos and Antonio Nogueira to Kenny Florian and Matt Hughes will feature. 

For DLC info you can visit this link. Matchup will be released in the coming weeks with a wealth of fighters taking center stage on release day. 

Of course, not every video game aficionado will be a huge UFC fan. Perhaps you just want a fighting game that works well and is not entirely frustrating to pick up and learn like so many games out there. 

THQ promises that a revamped submission system will make things much cleaner and easier to understand. That should make a far smoother learning curve for those that don't grasp the finer nuances of this beautiful sport.

For me, I am looking forward to what is being called an improved career mode. The challenge of building a superstar form scratch is part of the allure of picking up this game and heading home. 

The only problem I can think of is that Valentine's dinner will get in the way of quality hours of submission holds and knockouts. 

Follow @gabezal