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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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The following characters were confirmed to appear in at least one version of the game by ],<ref name="IGN-1">{{cite web|last=Miller|first=Greg|publisher=IGN|url=http://ps3.ign.com/articles/777/777264p1.html|title=Smackdown vs. Raw 2008 Eyes-on|accessdate=2007-03-31}}</ref> ],<ref name="Wii-1" /> and other sources. The day before '']'', Nintendo published an article confirming that ] was to appear in the game as a Superstar. <ref>http://www.nintendo.com/newsarticle?articleid=2TGxdECYFdJ4i8cavtp9TOTI4soyB0se&page=newsmain</ref> However, due to the ] surrounding his and ] deaths in ] and the ]'s pulling of his merchandise and appearances within videos, he has been removed entirely from the game.<ref>http://www.1up.com/do/previewPage?cId=3161082</ref> <!-- (confirmed by Yuke's) -->

'''Superstars'''
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*]<ref name="IGN-1">{{cite web|last=Miller|first=Greg|publisher=IGN|url=http://ps3.ign.com/articles/777/777264p1.html|title=Smackdown vs. Raw 2008 Eyes-on|accessdate=2007-03-31}}</ref>
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'''Divas'''
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'''Commentators''' <ref name="Game Daily Preview">{{cite web |title=Preview: WWE Smackdown vs. Raw 2008 | work=GameDaily|url=http://www.gamedaily.com/articles/_a/preview-wwe-smackdown-vs-raw-2008/20070402192109990001| accessdate=June 27 | accessyear=2007}}</ref>
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==Announced match types==
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The following match types have been announced or seen in screenshots:
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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>

==References==
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  1. "THQ WWE SMACKDOWN VS. RAW 2008". THQ. Retrieved 2007-07-22.