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Despite the obvious appeal of the WWE SLAM: Card Trader apps for fans of sports entertainment, it can be kind of a bummer when you open a bunch of virtual packs and can't find any of the insert cards you seek.

Recently, Topps has been doing more and more to fight this feeling by allowing users of all of its digital trading card apps to have a choice: Either spend small amounts of coins for just a chance at some of the cooler cards, or pony up more and get some inserts guaranteed.

The latest packs on WWE SLAM go one better, because they guarantee you one of the new Topps Heritage 2016 inserts. Styled like famous Topps Baseball sets of the past -- in this case, the 1986 Topps Baseball design -- these cards feature a mix of current superstars, WWE Legends, and NXT prospects, as well as digital relic and autograph cards.

Even as we move further and further into the digital age, the appeal of trading cards is still understandable. There's a natural inclination for all of us to want to collect something, even if the expense and physical space taken up by small pieces of cardboard is more difficult for some people to fathom.

Topps understands both parts of this dichotomy, which is why it's been pushing aggressively into the digital trading card space with apps like NFL HUDDLE and the more recent UFC KNOCKOUT. Now the company has turned its attention to the world of sports entertainment, releasing the WWE SLAM app this week.

Fans of the previous apps will find this one all too comfortable, since many of its core features are the same. For everyone else who's a fan of the WWE, trading cards, or both, here are a few reasons why you might want to check it out.

Racing Rivals is a racing game that's all about, well, rivalry. And who knows rivalry better than WWE superstars (shhhh, that was rhetorical)?

2K's newest wrestling sim, WWE 2K, is now available on the App Store. The game lets you play with a full roster of wrestlers like Hulk Hogan, the Undertaker, Sting, and John Cena - or create your own. You can take your favorite wrestler and play in the career mode; piledriving your way to fame. And if you need a bigger challenge there are also live multiplayer matches.

“As the first simulation-based WWE video game for mobile devices, WWE 2K provides an opportunity to experience virtual WWE action anywhere and at any time,” said Greg Thomas, President at Visual Concepts, in a press release. “Inspired by the gameplay and authenticity of WWE 2K for consoles, WWE 2K offers WWE and mobile gaming enthusiasts a variety of popular WWE Superstars, game modes and more in a premium mobile format.”

You can get your hands on WWE 2Kright now for $7.99.

It seems like this month has been pretty big for wrestling. First Wrestlemania, then2K has announces that they're releasing WWE 2K for iOS. It's asimulation-based WWE game where you'll get to play with several WWE superstars such asJohn Cena,Hulk Hogan, Sting, Triple H, and the Undertaker. There will be three different match types and a ton of moves for your wrestlers to perform. They'll even getSuperstar ring entrances. The game also features Create-a-Superstar,Career Mode,live multiplayer matches, and unlockable rewards.

“WWE 2K marks a great milestone in 2K’s partnership with WWE, as we bring the first authentic WWE simulation experience to market for mobile devices,” said Greg Thomas, President at Visual Concepts, in a press release. “WWE gaming enthusiasts will soon experience WWE action and several fan-favorite modes inspired by the WWE 2K flagship console series in an engaging new way.”

WWE 2K will be available this spring for $7.99.

WWE Immortals, by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and WWE, has gotten a superstar update. You'll now have access to Macho Man Randy Savage and Steve Austin. Both characters have two different versions: Macho Man Randy Savage Renegade or Macho King, and Stone Cold Steve Austin Icebound Watcher or Texas Rattlesnake.

The update also adds a new events system that will start with a series of WrestleMania 31 in-game events. You'll be able to battle for the top slot on the leaderboard from from now until April 2 and possibly win exclusive WrestleMania 31 Four-Star Gear, or exclusive WrestleMania 31 Two-Star "Ticket" Gear.

You can download WWE Immortals for free on the App Store now.

2K has released new content for WWE SuperCard. The update adds the Fusion Chamber, which allows players to merge lower-ranking cards to create 48 new super-powerful Fusion cards.

There will be eight rarity levels of recipes for merging, from Common to Survivor. You'll also be able to purchase new card packs, Ultra Rare, Epic, and Legendary WWE Divas to expand your lineup.

You can download WWE SuperCard for free on the App Store.

WWE and Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment have tag-teamed to create WWE Immortals. The upcoming game will be a free-to-play mobile wrestling game.

“We are excited to partner with Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and NetherRealm Studios to create WWE Immortals and bring a new action-packed mobile experience to our passionate fan base,” said Casey Collins, Executive Vice President, Consumer Products, WWE. “By tapping into NetherRealm’s legendary game development studio along with the unparalleled reach of Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, we are creating a new way for fans to engage with the larger-than-life WWE characters.”

WWE Immortals is being developed by NetherRealm Studios (Mortal Kombat, Injustice: Gods Among Us) alongside Phosphor Game Studios (Horn, The Dark Meadow) and will be releasing the game in 2015.

A new update has arrived for 2K's wrestling collectible card game WWE SuperCard - bringing in new cards, animations, a new rarity level, 'Survivor' and more.

John Cena and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson can be found among the sixty new cards added to the game, with Manager Support cards and cards themed around the new WWE 2K15 also added. Competing cards also have 24 new animations, with the new card rarity 'Survivor' bringing the total number of rarity levels up to eight.

Furthermore, rewards and drop rates in Exhibition matches have been rebalanced, with players now having an increased chance of getting higher level cards from the draft board. Card energy limits have also been upped and the performance of People's Champion Challenge rewards screens and the Card Catalog have also been improved.

WWE SuperCard is available to slam download onto your iOS device from the App Store for free.

2K has updated their wrestling card battling title, WWE SuperCard, with new modes and card packs headlining the update.

The People's Champion Challenge allows players to pick between two WWE Superstars in a match corresponding to a real-life live event. Through playing exhibition matches, players can gather points for themselves and their chosen Superstar, and receive rewards based on the winning wrestler at the end of the week-long battle.

The Ladder mode, meanwhile, challenges novice and seasoned players alike with climbing up a ladder as they play. As players climb higher, new rewards will unlock, with statistics such as victories and prizes accumulated tracked throughout.

Finally, there's the new Ultra Rare Card Pack, which 2K claims has been made available due to popular demand. This pack allows players to acquire Ultra Rare or higher cards for their rosters and is available for $9.99.

WWE SuperCard is available to smash through a table download from the App Store for free now.

The nostalgist in me is convinced that the WWE (or WWF as it was known back then) was at its finest during the 1990s. The days of The Rock, "Stone Cold" Steve Austin, The Undertaker and "Macho Man" Randy Savage made for some fantastic wrestling action. Now, people like me get to relive those days through the latest wrestling game to come from THQ: WWE WrestleFest.

WWE WrestleFest is a 2D wrestling game, just like the good old days and offers a great mix within the roster of current generation WWE Superstars as well as the old greats of the 1990s.

What's typical of the time is the 1990s style brawling action with match types comprising of Royal Rumble, Tag Team, Gauntlet and Steel Cage. A Road to WrestleMania mode continues that feeling with the ability to compete in a series of challenges, both single player and multiplayer based.

For the retro wrestling fan, it's an ideal way of experiencing the fun of the arcade, all in one's hands.

There's a choice of three different versions to download. A restricted Lite version for free, the iPhone only version WrestleFest Premium for $2.99 and, finally, WrestleFest HD for the iPad owning WWE fans.