He scrolled through dozens of sketchy forum threads, dodging aggressive pop-up ads and fake download buttons. He ignored the modern entries in the franchise; they were too polished, too unfamiliar. He needed the specific roster of 2016. He needed to hear the glass shatter for Stone Cold Steve Austin's entrance and relive the showcase mode that he and Leo had mastered together.
The screen went black. For a terrifying few seconds, Alex thought he had downloaded a virus. Then, suddenly, heavy guitar riffs blasted through his speakers. The iconic 2K sports logo flashed on the screen, followed by the roaring crowd noise of the main menu. He was in. WWE-2K16-Download-For-PC
He immediately went to the character select screen and picked Stone Cold Steve Austin. For his opponent, he selected The Rock. He scrolled through dozens of sketchy forum threads,
Alex looked at the phone, then back at his monitor where Stone Cold was sizing up his opponent in the middle of the ring. He smiled, feeling the distance between him and his brother shrink to nothing. He picked up his phone and typed a quick reply. He needed to hear the glass shatter for
"Hey, little bro. I was just thinking about that time we stayed up all night trying to beat the Austin 3:16 Showcase. Good times. We should catch up soon."
As the digital referee called for the bell, Alex's phone buzzed on his desk. He looked down and saw a text message. It was from Leo.