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Revision as of 11:40, 16 October 2007

Template:Future game

WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2008[2]
WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2008
The NTSC PlayStation 2 box art, 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 13 2007
Europe November 9 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. [5]

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 the promotion's ECW brand.[6] 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[7]

Features

Each wrestler will now have two fighting style categories, one primary and one secondary. Each fighting style will have its advantages and disadvantages in particular match types. [8] There will be eight styles altogether: high-flyer, hardcore, submission artist, powerhouse, showman, brawler, dirty and technical.[9] The wrestler's special move, however, will be based solely on their primary style.[8] In addition, creative manager of THQ Cory Ledesma stated early in production that he plans on having numerous wrestler animations redone.[8]

A new "struggle submission system" has been introduced, incorporating more analog control into the game. The player executing the submission can now decide how much pressure is applied through moving the analog stick in a particular direction. Similarly, the player locked in a submission hold will have to power out using the analog stick.[8]

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

Also, the game will be the first in the series to feature the revived ECW brand, which takes its place alongside the established Raw and SmackDown! brands, and has been dubbed by THQ as an "ECW Invasion".[10] Despite the inclusion of the brand, the video game franchise will keep its SmackDown! vs. RAW name, although an early logo included "ECW Invasion" in the title.[11]

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. This version will also include wireless multiplayer gameplay, as well as training minigames.[12] However, the DS version will feature a roster of only 21 wrestlers[13] and will retain the Season mode of past games rather than receive the 24/7 or Main Event modes being introduced to other systems.[14]

The Wii version will take advantage of the Wii Remote and Nunchuk, 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.[15] It also includes Mii integration, both on menu screens of Main Event mode and on the HUD during game play.[16]

The Xbox 360's hard drive will be utilized to allow custom music to be used in the game as entrance music for both created wrestlers and wrestlers already in the game.[17]

The game will support HDTV 720p/1080i/1080p. In-game Dolby Digital, and a Headset.[citation needed] The PlayStation 3 version will have a first-person view option during the wrestlers' entrances. [18]

Also, the other features from previous games, such as Create-A-Championship, and Create-A-Superstar, are included.

Game modes

In addition to exhibition matches and create-a-wrestler, the Xbox and Playstation versions have a 24/7 mode[19]—named after WWE's video on demand service—as its approach to a season mode. 24/7 mode allows the player to play one of two ways: either wrestling a story with a particular superstar, or acting as a general manager of a brand and booking the weekly show. The Nintendo Wii version has Main Event mode in place of 24/7 mode for its season mode, but does not contain a General Manager mode.[20]

The goal of both season modes is to take a wrestler, either one already in the game or a created wrestler, and achieve "legend" status. In order to do so the player has to win matches, team with and feud with other wrestlers, and gain popularity. At the same time they must choose whether to train, exercise, relax, or take part in other activities when not wrestling, all with their own positive and negative repercussions.

In General Manager mode, similar to the previous years, one has to choose a brand and act as its General Manager (Jonathan Coachman for Raw, Theodore Long for SmackDown, Tommy Dreamer for ECW), draft a roster and attempt to make decisions to make it the most popular brand of the three. The General Manager is allowed to hire/fire wrestlers, schedule workouts, and events.[19]

Match types

The following match types are available for play.

  • Triple Threat:[23]
    • Normal Triple Threat
    • Hardcore Triple Threat
    • Hell in a Cell Triple Threat
    • Ladder Triple Threat
    • Steel Cage Triple Threat
    • Table Triple Threat
    • TLC Triple Threat
    • ECW Extreme Rules Triple Threat
  • Fatal-4-Way:[24]
    • Normal Fatal-4-Way
    • Hardcore Fatal-4-Way
    • 4-Man Battle Royal
    • Hell in a Cell Fatal-4-Way
    • Ladder Fatal-4-Way
    • Steel Cage Fatal-4-Way
    • Table Fatal-4-Way
    • TLC Fatal-4-Way
    • ECW Extreme Rules Fatal-4-Way
  • 6-Man:[25]
    • 6-Man Battle Royal
    • 6-Man Normal Tag
    • Elimination Tag
    • Elimination Chamber Normal 6-Man
    • Elimination Chamber Tornado 6-Man Tag
    • Armageddon Hell in a Cell
    • Money in the Bank
    • 6-Man Tornado Tag
    • 6-Man Elimination Tornado Tag
    • Hardcore Triple Threat Tornado Tag
  • Handicap:[26]
    • One on Two
    • One on Tag
    • One on Three
    • One on Trio
    • Tag on Trio
  • Royal Rumble:[27]
    • 10-Man Royal Rumble
    • 20-Man Royal Rumble
    • 30-Man Royal Rumble

Roster

The roster for consoles and the PSP[28] is as follows (unless noted) and was confirmed by IGN on September 3 2007. The Nintendo DS version, which contains only 21 wrestlers, was also confirmed by IGN on the same day.[13]

Current Superstars Legends Divas
  • ^1 This character is exclusive to the Nintendo DS version
  • ^2 These characters are exclusive to the PSP version
  • ^3 These characters are not included on the Nintendo DS version

Arenas

Announced soundtrack

Limited and Collectors editions

A collectors edition PlayStation 2 and 3 version will be available for pre-orders at GameStop and Electronics Boutique stores and will have a number of bonuses with the game, including a collectors tin case, a DVD of extras, a Kelly Kelly trading card and an autographed Rey Mysterio lenticular card and a 28 page signature finisher's moves book. It will also include a code to unlock an alternate attire for Kelly Kelly in the game.[31][32]

Play.com will release a limited edition pack, the Dirty Edition, for the Xbox 360 and will contain a number of premiums, including; postcards, a t-shirt, and a Kelly Kelly calendar.[33]

References

  1. ^ THQ's Official UK Website http://www.thq-games.com/uk/news/show/2726?platform=5. Retrieved on 2007-09-24.
  2. ^ a b "THQ WWE SMACKDOWN VS. RAW 2008". THQ. Retrieved 2007-07-22.
  3. ^ "WWE SmackDown vs RAW 2008 (PS3) info". Games Tracker. Retrieved 2007-10-14.
  4. ^ "WWE SmackDown vs RAW 2008 (PS3) info". Games Tracker. Retrieved 2007-10-14.
  5. ^ "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.
  6. ^ "Smackdown vs. Raw 2008 Eyes-on". IGN. Retrieved 2007-05-09.
  7. ^ "2007 Nominees". Game Critics Awards. Retrieved 2007-10-11.
  8. ^ a b c d Dunham, Jeremy. "First Interview: SmackDown vs. Raw 2008". IGN. Retrieved 2007-03-31.
  9. ^ Hunt, Jen. "SmackDown vs. Raw 2008 unveiled". WWE.com. Retrieved 2007-03-31.
  10. ^ "THQ Wii information page". THQ.com. Retrieved 2007-05-09.
  11. ^ WWE SmackDown! vs. Raw 2008 interview. IGN.
  12. ^ "THQ Nintendo DS information page". THQ.com. Retrieved 2007-05-09.
  13. ^ a b "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)
  14. ^ "SmackDown! vs. Raw 2008 First Look". IGN. Retrieved 2007-03-31.
  15. ^ Hoffman, Chris. "WWE on Wii!". Nintendo.com. Retrieved 2007-03-31.
  16. ^ "WWE SmackDown! vs. Raw 2008 (Wii) video page". IGN. Retrieved 2007-10-10.
  17. ^ "WWE SmackDown! vs. Raw 2008 Progress Report". IGN.com. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |accessyear= ignored (|access-date= suggested) (help)
  18. ^ "First person Entrances for PS3 Only". IGN.com. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |accessyear= ignored (|access-date= suggested) (help)
  19. ^ a b "WWE SmackDown! vs. Raw 2008 24/7 Mode Report". IGN. Retrieved 2007-10-11.
  20. ^ a b "THQ&A: WWE Smackdown Vs. Raw 2008 Part 2". THQ. Retrieved 2007-10-13.
  21. ^ a b "Smackdown vs. Raw 2008". Gamekult. Retrieved 2007-10-14.
  22. ^ "WWE SmackDown Vs RAW 2008 screenshot - Two on Two matches". Gamekult. Retrieved 2007-10-14.
  23. ^ "WWE SmackDown Vs RAW 2008 screenshot - Triple Threat matches". Gamekult. Retrieved 2007-10-14.
  24. ^ "WWE SmackDown Vs RAW 2008 screenshot - Fatal-4-Way matches". Gamekult. Retrieved 2007-10-14.
  25. ^ "WWE SmackDown Vs RAW 2008 screenshot - Fatal-4-Way matches". Gamekult. Retrieved 2007-10-14.
  26. ^ "WWE SmackDown Vs RAW 2008 screenshot - Handicap matches". Gamekult. Retrieved 2007-10-14.
  27. ^ "WWE SmackDown Vs RAW 2008 screenshot - Royal Rumble matches". Gamekult. Retrieved 2007-10-14.
  28. ^ "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)
  29. ^ DiFino, Lennie. "Nonpoint finds perfection with WWE". WWE. Retrieved 2007-10-11.
  30. ^ "SmackDown vs Raw screenshot". IGN. Retrieved 2007-10-11.
  31. ^ "WWE Smackdown VS Raw 2008 - Collectors Edition". Gamestop. Retrieved 2007-10-14.
  32. ^ "WWE Smackdown vs RAW 2008 Collector's Edition". Electronics Boutique. Retrieved 2007-10-15.
  33. ^ "WWE Smackdown VS Raw 2008 - Dirty Edition". Play.com. Retrieved 2007-10-11.
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