Def Jam Vendetta
In the mid-’00s, hip-hop video games got dark and gritty. “Def Jam Vendetta” was grimy, violent and intense. This game threw a roster of officially licensed hip-hop artists and figures into the wrestling ring to beat the crap out of each other. It’s fast-paced, has a bumpin’ soundtrack, and boasts as much melodrama as any decent pro-wrestling storyline.