Misplaced Pages

WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2008: Difference between revisions

Article snapshot taken from Wikipedia with creative commons attribution-sharealike license. Give it a read and then ask your questions in the chat. We can research this topic together.
Browse history interactively← Previous editNext edit →Content deleted Content addedVisualWikitext
Revision as of 07:54, 24 July 2007 edit4.248.70.116 (talk) →Announced roster← Previous edit Revision as of 07:55, 24 July 2007 edit undo4.248.70.116 (talk) →FeaturesNext edit →
Line 24: Line 24:


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. 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.

==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" />
]
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></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 users. <ref>http://img516.imageshack.us/img516/6743/img005pv7.jpg</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>

A possible Create-A-Move has been announced although it could be mixed up with Create-A-Moveset.<ref>http://caws.ws/forum/index.php?showtopic=123443</ref><ref>http://img248.imageshack.us/img248/8954/scanzc4.jpg</ref>




Revision as of 07:55, 24 July 2007

Template:Future game

2007 video game
WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2008 Featuring ECW
File:SVR2008.JPGLogo for WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2008
Developer(s)Yuke's
Publisher(s)THQ (SVR)
Yuke's (EPW)
SeriesWWE SmackDown! series
Platform(s)PlayStation 3, PlayStation 2, PlayStation Portable, Nintendo DS, Wii, Xbox 360, Mobile
ReleaseEurope November 9, 2007
United States November 13 2007
Genre(s)Professional wrestling, Fighting
Mode(s)Single player, multiplayer, multiplayer online

WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2008 (Exciting Pro Wrestling 9 in Japan) 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.

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. It will also be the first WWE game to be available for all seventh generation game consoles.


Announced arenas

So far, the game features a total of 4 arenas based on WWE events. It features arenas from the following televised shows:

The game also includes the following pay-per-view arenas:

Announced soundtrack

References

  1. ^ "First Interview: SmackDown vs. Raw 2008". IGN. Retrieved 2007-05-09.
  2. ^ . THQ. Retrieved 2007-07-22. {{cite web}}: Check |url= value (help)
  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://sdgaming.vzz.net/sdvsraw2008/screenshots.php
  6. http://sdgaming.vzz.net/sdvsraw2008/screenshots.php
  7. http://sdgaming.vzz.net/sdvsraw2008/information/arenas.php
  8. Cite error: The named reference Game Daily Preview was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  9. http://www.wwe.com/inside/thecondemned/exclusives/nonpointcondemned
  10. http://youtube.com/watch?v=yF3VDuHDbR0

External links

Video games based on WWE
Main series (list)
SmackDown!
SmackDown vs. Raw
WWE
WWE 2K
WrestleMania based
Programming-based
Other

|

Categories: