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WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2008[2]
WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2008
Early box art for the NTSC PlayStation 2 version, featuring (left to right) John Cena, The Undertaker, and Bobby Lashley.
Developer(s)Yuke's
Publisher(s)THQ
Yuke's
SeriesWWE SmackDown! series
Platform(s)PlayStation 3, PlayStation 2, PlayStation Portable, Nintendo DS, Wii, Xbox 360, Mobile
ReleaseUnited States November 19 2007
Europe November 2007 [1]
Genre(s)Professional wrestling, Fighting
Mode(s)Single player, multiplayer, multiplayer online

WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2008[2] is a professional wrestling video game scheduled to be released on the PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and Wii consoles and the PlayStation Portable, and Nintendo DS handheld consoles by THQ and developed by YUKE's Future Media Creators. [3]

It will be the latest edition to the long-running WWE SmackDown! video game series based on the professional wrestling promotion World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE). It will be the sequel to 2006's WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2007, and will be the first to include ECW.[4] It will also be the first WWE game to be available for all seventh generation game consoles.

WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2008 is a 2007 Game Critics Award nominee for Best Fighting Game[5]

Features

Each wrestler will now feature two fighting style categories, one primary and one secondary. Each fighting style will have its advantages and disadvantages in particular match types. [6] Overall, there will be eight styles altogether which are high-flyer, hardcore, submission artist, powerhouse, showman, brawler, dirty and technical.[7] The wrestler's special move however will only be based on the wrestler's primary style. [6]

A new "struggle submission system" has been introduced, incorporating more analog control into the game. The player executing the submission now can decide how much pressure is applied through moving the analog stick in a particular direction. Conversely, the player locked in a submission hold will have to power out using the analog stick.[6]

The season mode and general manager mode from the previous games now have been merged to form the WWE 24/7 mode. Instead of the player fighting their way through the ranks of the WWE to win a world title at WrestleMania, the main quest is for the player to become a WWE legend and ultimately be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame by completing a list of objectives. Depending on how established the player's wrestler is, the difficulty and amount of time it takes to become a Legend will vary. [6]

File:Svr08logo2.png
The logo edited to feature ECW.

Also, SvR 2008 will be the first in the series to feature the revived ECW brand, which will be treated equal to the established RAW and SmackDown! brands, phrased by THQ as an "ECW Invasion". [8] Despite the inclusion of the brand, the video game franchise will keep its SmackDown! vs. RAW name, although an early logo has included "ECW Invasion".[9] Also, it was stated by Cory Ledesma that he plans on redoing the animations of the wrestlers.[6]

There will be significant differences in the Nintendo DS version of the game. It will make use of the handheld's touch screen feature to control the wrestlers' in-ring action. The Nintendo DS version will also include wireless multiplayer action, as well as training minigames.[10] However, there will be limitations from the other versions in that this version will feature a roster of only 21 wrestlers[11] and will retain the Season mode rather than the new WWE 24/7 mode.[12]

It has been announced that THQ will provide downloadable wrestlers for the Playstation 3 version, however, this has not been announced for XBOX 360 or Nintendo Wii users. [13]

The Wii version will take advantage of the Wii Remote and Nunchuk by using the motion sensing capabilities to pull off various attacks. For instance, punches and chops will be performed by slashing the Wii Remote in different directions, while performing a move such as a powerbomb will require the player to lift the opponent by pulling the Wii Remote up and then thrusting it down to slam the opponent. [14]

Roster

The day before WrestleMania 23, Nintendo published an article confirming that Chris Benoit was to appear in the game as a Superstar. [15] However, due to the circumstances surrounding his and his family's deaths in June 2007 and the WWE's pulling of his merchandise and appearances within videos, he has been removed entirely from the game. The following roster for consoles [16] and the PSP[17] is as follows (unless denoted) and been confirmed by IGN on September 3rd. The Nintendo DS version was also confirmed IGN the same day.[11] Those appearing in the Nintendo DS version as playable characters are denoted by the number 1, while non-playables are denoted by the number 3. Those appearing in the mobile version are denoted with the number 4, and have been confirmed by an independent source.[18]

Superstars

Divas

Legends

Referees

(non playable)

Commentators

(non playable)

Other non-playable characters

1 This character appears in the Nintendo DS version as a playable character.[11]
2 This character is exclusive to the Nintendo DS version.[11]
3 This character appears in the Nintendo DS version as a non-playable character.[11]
4 This character appears in the mobile version. [18]
5 This character is exclusive to the PlayStation Portable version.[17]

Announced match types

The following match types have been announced or seen in screenshots:

Playable arenas

Televised shows

Pay-per-view

Announced soundtrack

References

  1. ^ Cite error: The named reference IGNinterview was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  2. ^ a b "THQ WWE SMACKDOWN VS. RAW 2008". THQ. Retrieved 2007-07-22.
  3. ^ "The Number One Fighting Video Game Franchise Takes on Three New Platforms in WWE(R) SmackDown(R) vs. Raw(R) 2008". THQ. Retrieved 2007-03-31.
  4. ^ "Smackdown vs. Raw 2008 Eyes-on". IGN. Retrieved 2007-05-09.
  5. ^ http://www.gamecriticsawards.com/nominees.html
  6. ^ a b c d e Dunham, Jeremy. "First Interview: SmackDown vs. Raw 2008". IGN. Retrieved 2007-03-31.
  7. ^ Hunt, Jen. "SmackDown vs. Raw 2008 unveiled". WWE.com. Retrieved 2007-03-31.
  8. ^ "THQ Wii information page". THQ.com. Retrieved 2007-05-09.
  9. ^ WWE SmackDown! vs. Raw 2008 interview. IGN.
  10. ^ "THQ Nintendo DS information page". THQ.com. Retrieved 2007-05-09.
  11. ^ a b c d e "SmackDown vs. Raw '08 Roster (DS)". IGN.com. Retrieved September 3. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help); Unknown parameter |accessyear= ignored (|access-date= suggested) (help)
  12. ^ "SmackDown! vs. Raw 2008 First Look". IGN. Retrieved 2007-03-31.
  13. ^ Ellis, James. "WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2008 preview". Official PlayStation Magazine. August 2007. p. 42.
  14. ^ Hoffman, Chris. "WWE on Wii!". Nintendo.com. Retrieved 2007-03-31.
  15. ^ http://www.nintendo.com/newsarticle?articleid=2TGxdECYFdJ4i8cavtp9TOTI4soyB0se&page=newsmain
  16. ^ http://ps3.ign.com/articles/817/817443p1.html
  17. ^ a b "SmackDown vs. Raw '08 Roster (PSP)". IGN.com. Retrieved September 4. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help); Unknown parameter |accessyear= ignored (|access-date= suggested) (help)
  18. ^ a b Dredge, Stuart. "WWE Smackdown vs Raw 2008 beefed up for mobile". PocketGamer.co.uk. Retrieved 2007-05-09.
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