Raw vs Smackdown 2008

[Jayson"Phonics"]

There are four key features that set the new version of the game apart from its predecessors. The most significant is that each Superstar is now defined as having one of eight different fighting styles. Now, gamers can use strategy based on the strengths and weaknesses of each Superstar. It also brings into play their fighting style and the type of match they are going to compete in. The eight styles are hardcore, high-flyer, submission artist, powerhouse, brawler, showman, dirty and technical. Each Superstar’s strengths, exclusive moves, and use of weapons will be influenced by their fighting style. For instance, Randy Orton is a dirty Superstar, so he is able to do moves such as the Con-chair-to, and also use the referee as a shield.

The second feature deals with submission holds. In an attempt to give gamers much more control over the action, both apply the hold and try to break out of it. This is controlled by a pressure-based system using the analog controls. In other words, when a player is applying a submission hold, they can control whether they want to use a lot of energy to go for the submission, or to just hold it longer to wear out their opponent. Likewise, when you are in the hold, you can control when you want to power out of it between grips as your opponent is try to wrench it in.

Another feature shaking up game play is essentially the combining of Season Mode and GM Mode into WWE 24/7 Mode. This lets the user live the life of a WWE Superstar, with the goal to become a WWE Legend. You can start as a budding Superstar in the developmental system, and work your way up to the Hall of Fame. WWE 24/7 Mode will have faster load times than previous versions.

ECW fans will be excited to know that the final new feature added to SmackDown vs. Raw 2008 is equal presence by the Extreme brand. ECW has been completely integrated including Superstars, announcers, weapons and arenas.

The SmackDown vs. Raw gaming franchise has been the top wrestling/fighting video game for the last seven years, and looks to continue the streak.

[StonePolhamusCold]

Don't forget that FINALLY............... SVR has now come to Nin-ten-dooooo!

[CRASHER]

SmackDown vs. RAW may not go on sale in November. Vince is going back and forth about whether to leave Chris Benoit in the game or not. Benoit remains in the game at this point but Vince wants him taken out. In order to remove him, the game would be delayed and would not go on sale in time for the 2007 holiday season.

[StonePolhamusCold]

Well think about it this way, it's not like the WWE can do anything to raise their image in the public eye anyway, so they should just leave him in, get their holiday-season cash, and not worry about it.

Besides, as long as they don't mark him as a WWE Legend, just as an ECW guy, then it doesn't bother me.

[Jayson"Phonics"]

THQ announced the complete roster for this year's edition of SmackDown! vs. RAW 2008, the game is expected to be released this November. Below is the updated roster:

Raw Superstars:
Bobby Lashley, Booker T, Carlito, Jeff Hardy, John Cena, JTG, Ken Kennedy, Randy Orton, Shad, Shawn Michaels, Snitzky, Triple H, Umaga, William Regal

Smackdown Superstars:
Batista, Chavo Guerrero, Chris Masters, Edge, Finlay, Gregory Helms, Kane, Kenny Dykstra, Mark Henry, Matt Hardy, MVP, Rey Mysterio, Ric Flair, The Great Khali, Undertaker

ECW Superstars:
CM Punk, Elijah Burke, Johnny Nitro, Marcus Cor Von, Sabu, Sandman, Tommy Dreamer

WWE Divas:
Ashley, Candice Michelle, Kelly Kelly, Melina, Michelle McCool, Mickie James, Torrie Wilson

WWE Legends:
Bret Hart, Mick Foley, Rick Rude, "Rowdy" Roddy Piper, "Stone Cold" Steve Austin, Terry Funk, The Rock

New This year: JTG, Shad, MVP, Elijah Burke, Marcus Cor Von, CM Punk, Tommy Dreamer, Sandman, Ashley Massaro, Kenny Dykstra, Sabu, Kelly Kelly, Rick Rude & Terry Funk

[Jayson"Phonics"]

for those who have the game and have or are making chris jericho his new finisher is in the game as a special under the name Knee Facebuster