A new day for AEW video games is hopefully just around the corner

Given the recent round of WWE releases, it's only natural that AEW fans have begun speculating about who the company might pick up when non-competitors expire. Fans and wrestlers alike seem to be against the idea of picking up Alestair Black after his previous stint with the company, as there was no shortage of rumors of him refusing to put other stars over. On the other hand, there is a lot of interest in Kairi Sane to add more strength to the women's division in Toni Storm's absence, while tag team wrestling fans are eager to potentially see the Motor City Machine Guns and New Day in some dream matches. It's the latter group that's particularly exciting for gamers, as Xavier Woods, AKA Austin Creed, could help the company secure another video game.

(Earlier, in kayfabe) AEW EVP's The Young Bucks fueled rumors of some big Tag Team signings in the near future by retweeting an old post about “changing the world” shortly after news of The New Day leaving WWE.

Whether it's Up Up Down Down or his infamous losing streak against Kenny Omega in fighting games, Creed is as much a part of the gaming scene as he is a beloved wrestler. AEW has no shortage of players, be it Ricochet, Adam Cole or The Cleaner himself, but few have the connections Creed has. It's not unreasonable that Kenny Omega and others are pushing for a new AEW video game behind the scenes, especially after Fight Forever received such a mixed response. So, if Creed does indeed get signed to the company, him joining the potential push could be the straw that breaks the camel's back and get AEW fans into another game that hopefully captures the greatness of the company's stars and matches.

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With AEW still holding off on news of its next game, this period after one of its biggest events could be the right time to make a move.

Why another AEW video game is a must

Austin Creed is leading a campaign for a new AEW video game that could serve as a real alternative to WWE 2K series would be a huge win, as it is no secret Fight forever was a bit of a disappointment. Its problems include, but are not limited to:

A lack of polish, no commentary, painfully short entries and dated images.
An extremely limited character creator with no ability to download designs from other players.
A lack of match types and game modes – specifically, no GM mode worked as a major downfall.
Expensive DLC packs with integrated members of the AEW roster.

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AEW has flourished in recent years, with incredible signings like Will Ospreay, Kazuchika Okada, Mercedes Mone, Thekla and more, all completely unavailable in Fight forever. This, on top of significant gimmick changes for wrestlers like Toni Storm, fast-rising stars like Kyle Fletcher, and a slew of new championships and PPVs make the current AEW game feel painfully dated. While there is something to be said for yearly sports games changing too little and essentially being money, 3 year gaps for a fast growing wrestling company is too much. Every other year would be healthier once a viable format is found, but for that to happen, a new attempt must be made to begin with.

Although there is nothing wrong with AEW trying to keep the old school vibe Fight forever to stand out from simulator-like WWE 2K franchise, it will hopefully be modernized in other ways. With excellent commentators like Excalibur, Taz, Nigel McGuinness, and now Bryan Danielson, there's no reason there shouldn't be voiceover for matches. Likewise, with how integral character creators and GM modes are to the wrestling game genre, both of these mechanics would be a must. If these important boxes are ticked, as well as some other improvements such as better images and more detailed entries, Fight forevers successor could be a drastic improvement.

The New Day would be the tip of the iceberg for the next AEW match's roster

Megan Bayne. Willow Nightingale. Speedball Mike Bailey. Bandido. Brody King. Konosuke Takeshita. The Hurt Syndicate. So many fixtures of the current AEW product are not available in Fight foreverwhile figures long gone to WWE, such as CM Punk, Cody Rhodes and Danhausen, are platformed. When combined with its missing or limited features, Fight forever feels older than it actually is. If Austin Creed and Kofi Kingston make their way to AEW, hopefully the former's love of video games will prompt him to push for a new game with an appropriately assembled roster and a more modern feel. With AEW thriving, now is the perfect time to give video games a second chance.