SmackDown vs. RAW 2009 - All Pics/Vids/News HERE!!

baggtara · #1 (**permalink**) 03-28-2008

baggtara · #2 (**permalink**) 03-29-2008

ALL THE NEWS REGARDING THIS GAME

It will be posted here! Videos in the first post!!

About This Game

The #1 fighting game franchise in the world upholds its commitment to providing gamers with the definitive simulation of live WWE programming. Featuring added depth and realism, along with a first-ever co-op story mode, WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2009 enables players to come together and experience the virtual world of the WWE. On your own, you're great, but together, you're unstoppable.

ESRB Rating: T for Blood, Mild Language, Suggestive Themes, Violence
Genre: Wrestling
Local Play: 4 Versus
Online Play: 4 Versus
Available On: Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 2, PlayStation Portable, Wii, Nintendo DS, Wireless
Release Date: November 9, 2008
MSRP: $59.99

General Features

TAG TEAM EXPLOSION -- WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2009 unleashes a brand new tag team match. Build momentum and attributes as a team, destroy opponents with high-impact double teams, pull off new bone-crunching tag team finishers and get the 'hot tag' for the win. Players can also take their tag teams online by creating Online Tag Team stables and competing in tag team matches all across the country.
CREATE-A-FINISHER -- Construct the most devastating moves ever unleashed in a WWE ring with this brand new interface. WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2009 lets players customize all aspects of created Superstars ... even their very own finishing moves.
ROAD TO WRESTLEMANIA -- Pave the way to WWE's biggest event of the year through WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2009's new story mode, which features the franchise's first-ever co-op storylines
NEW ONLINE FUNCTIONALITY -- Extend the WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2009 gameplay experience with downloadable content and much more

Update on WWE’s SmackDown vs. RAW 2009 Game

- New images of WWE’s SmackDown vs. RAW 2009 reveal that Festus, Candice Michelle, Jimmy Wang Yang, Cody Rhodes, Mickie James, MVP and Chuck Palumbo will be part of the roster. It’s also confirmed that 8 Superstars will have alternate attires, with two of those being Chris Jericho and CM Punk.

- The PS3 special edition of the game will come in a steel tin and include a Blu-ray disc that features matches and making of videos.

- THQ’s Cory Ledesma did a Q&A recently with IGN where more details on the game were revealed…

* The PS2 version will not support online play. Also, the PS2 version will include almost every single feature the PS3 and 360 version has but not all.
* The Wii version of the game will have interactive victory scenes where you can control your Superstar after winning.
* The alternate attires, an unlockable arena and other items are available in the Road to WrestleMania mode.
* This year’s game does not feature a GM mode. The new mode features some of the features that has been in GM mode for the past three years.
* The Create-A-Stable feature is still in the game but is not listed under the Create Menu and is referred to as “Team Management.”

source: IGN.com

THQ, the creator of WWE's beloved videogame franchise "SmackDown vs. RAW" has revealed the first details for the 2009 edition. Here is what's new for this year's SmackDown vs. RAW game:

-- The game will be available on PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Wii, Nintendo DS, PSP, PlayStation 2 and mobile devices

-- The biggest change in the action will come with a strong focus on tag teams. Tag teams -- both in and out of Road to WrestleMania -- will utilize the same momentum meter, break opponents with double team finishers and make "hot tags" for the win. For the first time ever, players will be able to team up for co-op storylines in the Road to WrestleMania mode and take advantage of an overhauled tag structure to earn attributes on their way to the top. You can read a 9-page interview with the game developers here where they talk in-depth about the Road to Wrestlemania feature.

-- Also making its debut will be Create-A-Finisher, which allows fans to choose from more than 500 animations in their quest to build the ultimate move.

-- On the 360 and PS3 versions of the game, fans can look for the debut of SVR downloadable content - including downloadable superstars, legends, arenas, outfits, music, movesets and more.

-- On the Nintendo Wii, there will be more match types, more weapons and the debut of online gameplay, which will feature matches and rankings. The Wii version be the only place to find interactive entrances and victory celebrations that range from posing on the ramp to slapping the taste out of a beaten opponent. Get the crowd hyped on your way to the ring for an in-match bonus.

-- On the Nintendo DS version, Gone are the stylus-heavy controls of last year and in their place is a more traditional d-pad/grapple system gamers that have grown up with, although the stylus will still play some part in the action. There will be a season mode with an RPG approach. Players will interact with Superstars, upgrade their abilities and complete missions to become the champion. Create-A-Superstar will make its Nintendo handheld debut, there will be a larger roster of Superstars, and the title will pack a wealth of new match types.

-- So far Chris Jericho, Jeff Hardy, Matt Hardy, Randy Orton, Mr. Kennedy, Undertaker and John Cena are confirmed for the game.

Last edited by baggtara; 09-09-2008 at 09:44 PM. Reason: fixing..