WWE SmackDown vs. Raw Online
| WWE SmackDown vs. Raw Online | |
|---|---|
 The logo for the SmackDown vs. Raw series | |
| Developer(s) | [john cena sucks . com |
| Publisher(s) | THQ |
| Platform(s) | Microsoft Windows |
| Genre(s) | Professional wrestling, Fighting |
| Mode(s) | Single-player, multiplayer online |
WWE SmackDown vs. Raw Online is a professional wrestling video game under development by Vertigo Games that will be published by THQ for the PC and will be the first Smackdown vs Raw game ever on PC. It marks THQ’s fourth game in development exclusively for the growing PC online market. [1] The video game will be based on the professional wrestling promotion World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE).
Production of the game was announced on September 19, 2008, announced under the working title WWE SmackDown vs. Raw Online and promoting itself as part of the WWE SmackDown vs. Raw series. However by May 2009, the game was renamed WWE Online with ties to the series severed. At the E3 2010 event, however, the title was revealed to have been reverted back to its former working title.
Gameplay
With WWE SmackDown. vs. Raw Online, players will be able to connect with other players online to challenge them to a match, interact, or shop with them, which includes buying each others Brands and Wrestlers. The game will feature both single and multi-player modes.[2] The player can play with your favorite WWE wrestlers or create an original wrestler in search of fame, respect and virtual wealth, in order to reach the final rating for the Hall of Fame. The player can get points that will be used to unlock features, items and level up. The player can also purchase additional items, abilities and clothing to improve your character. The game tends to have content updates and features with the passing game to improve the experience of the players.
The Create-a-Wrestler feature, which has been included in past WWE games, will be implemented into this game. Players will be able to create their own wrestlers and can use them in a game mode. Create-a-Taunt, Create-a-Moveset, Create-a-Finisher, Create-an-Entrance and a brand new 3D Paint Tool that will allow users to import .JPG, .GIF, .PNG, and .PSD files for use in the game.[2]
References
- ^ Sinclair, Brendan (2008-09-19). "WWE SmackDown headed to PC online market". GameSpot. Retrieved 2008-10-11.
- ^ a b Burnes, Andrew (2008-11-19). "WWE SmackDown vs. Raw Online Announced For PCs". THQ. IGN. Retrieved 2009-01-03.