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GET READY FOR CHIKARA-MANIA - CHIKARA: ACTION
ARCADE WRESTLING NOW AVAILABLE ON STEAM
Unleash Powerbombs, Power-Ups, and Energy Beams in this Over-
The-Top Throwback Arcade Wrestling Celebration
PHILADELPHIA, PA – OCTOBER 15, 2019 – Ladies, gentleman and children of all
ages… it’s time! Independent developer VICO Game Studio in partnership with Reverb
Triple XP, and CHIKARA, the pro-wrestling innovator renowned for its family-friendly
style that reaches millions of fans in 40+ countries, announced today that CHIKARA:
Action Arcade Wrestling (CAAW) is now available on Steam.
Built on UE4, the first-ever official CHIKARA video game captures the excitement of the
“Fun-Filled Lucha Super Party” with over-the-top antics, fast arcade gameplay, comic
book characters, and the signature CHIKARA style. Can’t find a wrestler or arena that
fits your style? Jump into the Wrestle Factory Creation Suite and check out the plethora
of customization tools to unleash your creativity. With full game controller support, the
powerful Wrestle Factory Creative Suite editor, and future content updates, get your
body ready for the most electrifying wrestling game ever conceived.
To mark this momentous milestone, CHIKARA: Action Arcade Wrestling is now
available for the promotional launch price of $13.49 (10% off S.R.P.)
“CHIKARA celebrates what is fun, exciting and dynamic about professional wrestling,”
said Mike Quackenbush, founder and owner of CHIKARA. ”It’s a live-action comic book
with the kinds of weird and wonderful characters and stories that idea promises. We’re
the alternative to the cookie-cutter product of mainstream wrestling. To see that vision
brought to life, in a video game that pays homage to the classic games I love to play,
makes this all the sweeter."
Download all video & image assets for CHIKARA: Action Arcade Wrestling HERE:
reverb.gg/CHIKARAAAW
“I love the craziness, athleticism, and the pure fun of the CHIKARA brand,” said Dave
Horn, executive producer for CHIKARA: Action Arcade Wrestling. “Eugene and I
wanted to capture everything we loved from the fast-paced wrestling arcade games we
grew up with - ease of controls, quick gameplay and absurd fun! We look forward to
fans of wrestling and video games alike playing the game, and we can’t wait to see
what players create in the Wrestle Factory!”
Welcome to the world of CHIKARA: Action Arcade Wrestling, a game that combines
the quick action found in arcade wrestling games with the theatrical flair only found in
the independent wrestling phenomenon, CHIKARA. Step through the ropes in this fastpaced,
arcade wrestling extravaganza that’s easy to pick up and play with plenty of
depth for the most seasoned wrestling gamer to keep coming back for more!
“CHIKARA: Action Arcade Wrestling is a game that appeals to all players, not just those
who are fans of wrestling,” states Eugene Tchoukhrov, lead programmer and producer
at VICO Game Studio. “Making the game easy to play and fun was one of the most
important aspects in designing CAAW. And really, who doesn’t love to dress up in crazy,
colorful costumes and perform insane wrestling moves on their friends?”
CHIKARA: Action Arcade Wrestling Key Features:
• Customization Galore – The FREE Wrestle Factory Creation Suite puts more
creative power in the hands of players. Loads of wrestler and arena options are
available including body morphing, texture uploads, move set assignments,
particle systems, physics-based accessories and more. Create fearsome
monsters, favorite super heroes, rasslin’ icons… go crazy with the creative
freedom of the Wrestle Factory!
• Retro Gameplay Action Satisfaction – Intuitive two-button controls allows
players of all ages and skill levels to easily jump into the arcade wrestling
mayhem.
• Online Ruckus - Jump online and battle it out with opponents across the globe
with future modes to be added.
• A Match for Every Style – Many different game modes are planned including
One vs. One, Tornado Tag, Trios, 10-Person Battle Royal, Three-way and Fourway
dances, Elimination matches, and more!
• Stars of CHIKARA – Over 30 official wrestlers, complete with their over-the-top
lucha libre antics to faithfully represent CHIKARA Pro including Fire Ant, Solo
Darling, Hallowicked, Dasher Hatfield, and many more!
• Continuous Free Updates - Future planned updates for CHIKARA: Action
Arcade Wrestling include new modes like Traditional Tag Team, Online Battle
Royal Solo/Duos, Infinite Gauntlet, Online King of Trios, Cage Matches, and
many more!
Stay updated on all CAAW activities by following the game on Twitter, ‘like’ us on
Facebook, and visit the official game page at ActionArcadeWrestling.com.
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ABOUT VICO GAME STUDIO LLC
CHIKARA: Action Arcade Wrestling was created by the joint partnership between lead programmer and
producer Eugene Tchoukhrov, founder of VICO Game Studio LLC, and executive producer David Horn,
independent developer. After the initial success of their first wrestling team-up, Action Arcade
Wrestling 2, the duo launched a successful Indiegogo campaign for initial funding for CAAW.
Tchoukhrov and Horn have devoted much of their spare time from their full-time jobs to the
production and launch CHIKARA: Action Arcade Wrestling.
ABOUT REVERB TRIPLE XP
Reverb Triple XP provides a spectrum of services customized to focus on the needs of indie game
developers. Triple XP titles stand out with excellent gameplay, creative design, and that elusive fun
factor. Once identified, Reverb’s team of game industry veterans partner with the indie dev team, fully
understand the game by actually playing it and provide world class marketing, PR, social, production
and distribution services that are fitting for games of the highest quality. A cornerstone of the
programs is that the developer retains creative control and ownership of its intellectual property as
well as receiving a custom solution tailored to their exact needs. Each year, only a handful of titles
are chosen to be in Reverb Triple XP, prioritizing quality over quantity.
ABOUT CHIKARA
Since 2002, CHIKARA has been a market innovator bringing its unique, family-friendly flavor of
Professional Wrestling to a global fan base. CHIKARA has reached millions of fans in more than 40
countries, across 20 seasons of action, combining a tried-and-true live touring schedule with the first
of its kind, state-of-the-art video-on-demand and streaming subscription service. CHIKARA has
fostered an interactive, culturally diverse fan-engaging experience that they affectionately call “The
Fun-Filled Lucha Super Party.”
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