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	'''''WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2008<ref name="svr2008.com" />''''' is a ] ] scheduled to be released on the ], ], ], and ] ] and the ], and ] ] by ] and developed by ]. <ref name="THQ-1">{{cite web \| title=The Number One Fighting Video Game Franchise Takes on Three New Platforms in WWE(R) SmackDown(R) vs. Raw(R) 2008 \| publisher=THQ \| url=http://investor.thq.com/phoenix.zhtml?c=96376&p=irol-newsArticle&ID=980322&highlight=\| accessdate=2007-03-31}}</ref>

	It will be the latest edition to the long-running '']'' video game series based on the ] ] (WWE). It will be the sequel to ]'s '']'', and will be the first to include ].<ref name="Eyeson">{{cite web \|url=http://ps3.ign.com/articles/777/777264p1.html \|title=Smackdown vs. Raw 2008 Eyes-on \|accessdate=2007-05-09 \|publisher=]}}</ref> It will also be the first WWE game to be available for all ] game consoles.

	'''''WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2008''' is a 2007 ] for ]<ref>http://www.gamecriticsawards.com/nominees.html</ref>

	==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. <ref name="IGN-2">{{cite web\|last=Dunham\|first=Jeremy\|publisher=IGN\|url=http://ps3.ign.com/articles/776/776654p1.html\|title=First Interview: SmackDown vs. Raw 2008\|accessdate=2007-03-31}}</ref> Overall, there will be eight styles altogether which are ], ], ], powerhouse, showman, brawler, dirty and technical.<ref name="WWE.com-1">{{cite web\|last=Hunt\|first=Jen\|publisher=WWE.com\|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/wrestlemania/exclusives/sdvraw2008\|title=SmackDown vs. Raw 2008 unveiled\|accessdate=2007-03-31}}</ref> The wrestler's special move however will only be based on the wrestler's primary style. <ref name="IGN-2" />

	A new "struggle submission system" has been introduced, incorporating more ] 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.<ref name="IGN-2" />

	The season mode and general manager mode from the previous games now have been merged to form the ] mode. Instead of the player fighting their way through the ranks of the ] to win a world title at '']'', the main quest is for the player to become a WWE legend and ultimately be inducted into the ] 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. <ref name="IGN-2" />
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	Also, ''SVR 2008'' will be the first in the series to feature the revived '']'' brand, which will be treated equal to the established '']'' and '']'' brands, phrased by ] as an "ECW Invasion".<ref>{{cite web \|url=http://www.thq.com/games/gameinfo.php?id=1273&upc=30128 \|title=THQ Wii information page \|accessdate=2007-05-09 \|publisher=THQ.com}}</ref> 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".<ref name="IGN interview">WWE SmackDown! vs. Raw 2008 interview. IGN.</ref> Also, it was stated by Cory Ledesma that he plans on redoing the animations of the wrestlers.<ref name="IGN-2" />

	There will be significant differences in the Nintendo DS version of the game. It will make use of the handheld's ] feature to control the wrestlers' in-ring action. The Nintendo DS version will also include wireless multiplayer action, as well as training minigames.<ref>{{cite web \|url=http://www.thq.com/games/gameinfo.php?id=1273&upc=36128 \|title=THQ Nintendo DS information page \|accessdate=2007-05-09 \|publisher=THQ.com}}</ref> However, there will be limitations from the other versions in that this version will feature a roster of only 20 wrestlers and will retain the Season mode rather than the new WWE 24/7 mode.<ref name="IGN-3">{{cite web\|publisher=IGN\|url=http://ds.ign.com/articles/777/777305p1.html\|title=SmackDown! vs. Raw 2008 First Look\|accessdate=2007-03-31}}</ref>

	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. <ref name="OPS">Ellis, James. "WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2008 preview". ]. August 2007. p. 42. </ref>

	The Wii version will take advantage of the ] and ] 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 ] will require the player to lift the opponent by pulling the Wii Remote up and then thrusting it down to slam the opponent. <ref name="Wii-1">{{cite web \| last=Hoffman \| first=Chris \| title=WWE on Wii! \| publisher=Nintendo.com \| url=http://www.nintendo.com/newsarticle?articleid=2TGxdECYFdJ4i8cavtp9TOTI4soyB0se&page= \| accessdate=2007-03-31}}</ref>

	==Announced roster==
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	== Playable Arenas ==
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	==Announced soundtrack==
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	*] <ref>http://www.wwe.com/inside/thecondemned/exclusives/nonpointcondemned</ref> (no song titles yet)
	*] <ref>http://youtube.com/watch?v=yF3VDuHDbR0</ref>

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