Midway Games, TNA iMPACT  for the Xbox, PlayStation 3 and the PlayStation 2  has been released in stores today. The long awaited game should offers players an altogether different experience from it’s main rival, THQ’s WWE wresting games.

“The development of the ‘iMPACT’ game has been an amazing process,” said Dixie Carter, president, TNA Wrestling. “Midway and TNA share the common goal of creating a wrestling game focusing on great game play. TNA features the most exciting and athletic roster in professional wrestling today, so it was critical that the game deliver the in-ring action we have on our shows. Our superstars were very involved collaboratively in the development from day one with this goal in mind. The result is a product that any wrestling fan that plays videogames is going to love.”

“Working very closely with TNA allowed us access to numerous resources needed to make the best wrestling game on the market today,” said Martin Spiess, executive vice president - international, Midway Games Ltd. “We worked countless hours in scanning and motion capture sessions with each wrestler to not only ensure that our game was visually stunning, but to make sure the realism of each punch, slam and finishing move was captured.”