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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 the promotion's ] ].<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>{{cite web|url=http://www.gamecriticsawards.com/nominees.html|title=2007 Nominees| accessdate=2007-10-11|publisher=Game Critics Awards}}</ref>

== Gameplay ==
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. <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> There will be eight styles altogether: ], ], ], powerhouse, showman, brawler, ] and technical.<ref name="WWE.com-1">{{cite web|last=Hunt|first=Jen|publisher=WWE|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 be based solely on their primary style.<ref name="IGN-2" /> In addition, creative manager of THQ Cory Ledesma stated early in production that he plans on having numerous wrestler animations redone.<ref name="IGN-2" />

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A new "struggle submission system" has been introduced, incorporating more ] 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.<ref name="IGN-2" /> Also, the game will be the first in the series to feature the revived ] brand, which takes its place alongside the established ] and ] brands, and has been dubbed 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}}</ref> 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.<ref name="IGN interview">WWE SmackDown! vs. Raw 2008 interview. IGN.</ref>

===Modes===
The game allows several different game modes to be played, each with different goals and options. 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 ] 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 games in the series, one has to choose a brand and act as its General Manager (Jonathan Coachman for Raw, Theodore Long for SmackDown, Tommy Dreamer for ECW), ] 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.<ref name="24/7">{{cite web|publisher=IGN|url=http://ps3.ign.com/articles/824/824696p1.html|title=WWE SmackDown! vs. Raw 2008 24/7 Mode Report|accessdate=2007-10-11}}</ref> There will also be an all new Tournament Mode which allows the player to be a superstar through the various stages of a WWE tournament such as ] and ]. This is featured on the PlayStation 2, PS3, Wii, and Xbox 360 only. WWE SvR 2008 will bring back the championship mode (Title Match mode in Exhibition)<ref>http://media.ps2.ign.com/media/882/882477/img_4874778.html</ref> feature, where a player is able to challenge and defend championships. The game will include championships used by the ] in ], bringing back the branded championships from the ] and for the first time, the ].

The game allows several ] to be played. This includes the ],
], ]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gamekult.com/images/ME0000881032/|title=WWE SmackDown Vs RAW 2008 screenshot - Fatal-4-Way matches|accessdate=2007-10-14|publisher=Gamekult}}</ref>, ] and ], ], the ], ]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gamekult.com/images/ME0000881035/|title=WWE SmackDown Vs RAW 2008 screenshot - Royal Rumble matches|accessdate=2007-10-14|publisher=Gamekult}}</ref> among others.

===Platform differences===
The game differs significantly depending on the platform it is played on. These differences are seen first and foremost in the Nintendo DS version of the game. It will make use of the handheld's ] feature to control the wrestlers' in-ring action. This version will also include wireless multiplayer gameplay, 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}}</ref> However, the DS version will feature a roster of just 21 wrestlers<ref name="DS Roster">{{cite web|title=SmackDown vs. Raw '08 Roster (DS)|publsiher=IGN|url= http://ds.ign.com/articles/817/817448p1.html|accessdate=September 3|accessyear=2007}}</ref> and will retain the Season mode of past games rather than receive the ] being introduced to other systems.<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>

The Xbox 360's hard drive will be utilized to allow custom music to be used in the game as ].<ref name="Imported music">{{cite web| title=WWE SmackDown! vs. Raw 2008 Progress Report| publisher=IGN|url= http://ps3.ign.com/articles/820/820578p3.html|accessyear =2007}}</ref>, and the PlayStation 3 version will have a first-person view option during the wrestlers' entrances.<ref name="First-person mode">{{cite web|title=First person Entrances for PS3 Only|publisher=IGN|url=http://ps3.ign.com/articles/820/820578p3.html| accessyear=2007}}</ref> The Wii version will take advantage of the ] and ], 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|url=http://www.nintendo.com/newsarticle?articleid=2TGxdECYFdJ4i8cavtp9TOTI4soyB0se&page=| accessdate=2007-03-31}}</ref> It also includes ] integration, both on menu screens of Main Event mode and on the HUD during game play.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://media.wii.ign.com/media/882/882475/vids_1.html|title=WWE SmackDown! vs. Raw 2008 (Wii) video page|accessdate=2007-10-10|publisher=]}}</ref>

In addition to exhibition matches and ], the Xbox 360 and PlayStation versions have a ''24/7 mode''<ref name="24/7" />—named after WWE's ]—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 ] of a brand and ] 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.<!-- CITE ERROR! <ref name="THQnA2" /> -->

=== Roster ===
Unlike previous editions of the game, the rosters vary according to the platform. Many wrestlers are not present in the DS version. However, all versions feature many returning characters. Series mainstays ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ] and ] all return. ] and ] make their third consecutive appearances since debuting in ''SmackDown vs. Raw 2006''. ], ], ], ] and ] return after appearing in ''SmackDown vs. Raw 2007''. Making a return to the SmackDown! video game series is ], who has not been in a ''SmackDown'' game since '']''.

Returning wrestlers ], ], ], ], ], ] and ] are not available in the DS version.

''SmackDown vs. Raw 2008'' also introduces a number of playable wrestlers to the series. ], ], ], ], ], ], ] and ] make their first appearances in the ''SmackDown!'' series. However, only CM Punk is available in the DS version.

The game also continues the series' inclusion of WWE legends, although the DS version does not include any of them. ], ], ], ], ] and ] are among the legends included. The PSP version features exclusive legends ], ] and ]. Also featured are three ECW legends, ], ] and ].

''SmackDown vs. Raw 2008'' includes some WWE divas as well. ], ], ] and ] return from ''SmackDown vs. Raw 2007''. ] and ] make their series debuts, while ] returns after appearing in ''SmackDown vs. Raw 2006''. Like the legends, no playable divas are included in the DS roster.

==Development==
On ] ] the demo was released onto the Xbox Live Marketplace.

The game will support HDTV 720p/1080i/1080p. In-game Dolby Digital, and a Headset.{{Fact|date=October 2007}} Though the whole soundtrack has not yet been announced, ]'s <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/inside/thecondemned/exclusives/nonpointcondemned|title=Nonpoint finds perfection with WWE|accessdate=2007-10-11|publisher=WWE|last=DiFino|first=Lennie}}</ref> "To The Pain", ]'s "Put Your Lips to the TV"<ref>{{cite web|url=http://media.ps2.ign.com/media/882/882477/img_4874778.html| title=SmackDown vs Raw screenshot|accessdate=2007-10-11|publisher= ]}}</ref> and ]'s "Feed"<ref name="kult">{{cite web|url=http://www.gamekult.com/images/ME0000881029/|title=Smackdown vs. Raw 2008|accessdate=2007-10-14|publisher= Gamekult}}</ref> are known to be included.

Special editions of the game are available for some platforms, such as a collector's edition of PlayStation 2 and 3 version. This version will include a number of bonuses, including a tin case, a DVD with additional content, a Kelly Kelly trading card, 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.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gamestop.com/product.asp?product%5Fid=270140|title=WWE Smackdown VS Raw 2008 - Collectors Edition|accessdate=2007-10-14|publisher=]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ebgames.com/product.asp?product%5Fid=270140|title=WWE Smackdown vs RAW 2008 Collector's Edition|accessdate=2007-10-15|publisher=]}}</ref> ] will release a limited edition pack called the ''Dirty Edition'' for the Xbox 360 which will include several extras, including postcards, a t-shirt, and a Kelly Kelly calendar.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.play.com/Games/Xbox360/4-/3354306/WWE-Smackdown-VS-Raw-2008-Dirty-Edition/Product.html|title=WWE Smackdown VS Raw 2008 - Dirty Edition|accessdate=2007-10-11|publisher=]}}</ref> Game in the UK will realease a High Flyer Limited Edition pack, which is a similar package to the Dirty version.

==Critical reception==
So far, there has only been one review and that has come from ], in which they reviewed the game for every platform the game is on and every score is different. The average score so far for all the systems combined is 7.1 out of 10. <ref>{{cite web | title=WWE Smackdown vs. RAW 2008 (XBOX 360) review at IGN | url=http://xbox360.ign.com/articles/832/832025p1.html | publisher=] | author=Miller, Greg | date=] | accessdate=2007-11-01 | format=html | language=English}}</ref>

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