WWE SmackDown! vs. Raw 2009

[Guest deknegt]

i miss the good times of HCTP where you could take any wrestler.

i still play it and i dont mind the fact that it has no VO's.

[DavidMarrio]

I still dunno what to make of this 6 character storylines. I mean yeah there character individual and so you got 6 different storylines which it's self is a positive...But the thing is maybe i don't want to go CM Punk, Taker, Jericho, Cena, HHH or Batista/Rey Mysterio tag team i think the 6th one was.

I'm curious as to what the Mystery mode is as i hope that it will be like a season mode for normal characters.

I used to always get the Smackdown games around the time they came out but can't get excited this year after putting up with no vast major improvement in the past games i mean WHOPPEEE Jimmy Yang will be in the game and the Inferno match just doesn't look that amazing.

Probably just trade in some old games and maybe get this but otherwise looks like COD 5, Pro Evo 2009, Saints Row 2 and Gears of War 2 are the games for me to get for my Birthday and Christmas maybe add Fable 2 and Fifa 09

[DaveKOTW]

Kofi IS in - he's been revealed in the Smackdown countdown or whatever it's called over on IGN. They're revealing the roster piece by piece over there.

So I already know then who I am playing as on my first career mode.......i think last time around.

You'll be able to play him in the story mode right? although he's not really on the mic that much?

Wrong. You'll only be able to play six different stories. Punk, Jericho, HHH, Undertaker, Cena, Batista/Mysterio.

So no go on Kofi in storymode. Unless this 'mystery mode' that has yet to be revealed is some kind of story mode for other characters.

Thats really harsh. I mean, id play as Punk Jericho and HHH but i couldnt see me playing as Cena or Mysterio, nothing against those two, they're just not to my taste. It seems that this game yo yos so much though. For example, Smackdown 2 was great, then when the PS2 came out, the first Smackdown for that was poor, then they got better peaking with HCTP which I thought was a great game. Then they've kind of been so so for me but I have to say, i did enjoy the last one more than I did (i think part of the enjoyment may have been that i got it so cheap but i still enjoyed it). It was also the first time that I played the General Manager Mode properly and also managed to complete that. At the time, I had CM Punk as Champion and thought....yeah thats cool.........now when he came champion, i thought.....yeah not so cool.

I really hope they allow you more scope with other characters. Id rather them had different stories for a load of different characters with a smaller roster than a massive roster but the ability to do nothing with them bar singles competitions. At the very least, there must be some option to allow you to use your CAWs. May wait for this to come down in price!

[Tyrone]

Reportedly you can do most of the same stuff you did on the GM mode on this new mystery mode.

Edited September 15, 2008 by Ty123

[Ruki]

Source?

[Tyrone]

It's on the IGN Q&A with Cory Ledesma

[JoeMimic]

THE NUMBER ONE FIGHTING VIDEOGAME FRANCHISE TO MAKE ITS ONLINE DEBUT WITH WWE® SMACKDOWN® VS. RAW® ONLINE

Agreement with Vertigo Games Announced to Develop First-Ever, PC-Online SmackDown vs. Raw Experience

AGOURA HILLS, Calif. & SEOUL, South Korea -- September 19, 2008 -- THQ Inc. (NASDAQ:THQI) and JAKKS Pacific, Inc. (NASDAQ:JAKK) today announced an agreement with PC-Online game developer Vertigo Games for WWE® SmackDown® vs. Raw® Online (working title). Scheduled for release in Asia in late 2010, WWE SmackDown vs. Raw Online will mark the debut of the popular SmackDown vs. Raw franchise in the PC-online space.

“We are pleased to bring the #1 fighting franchise, WWE SmackDown vs. Raw, to an online format, offering gamers an immersive online experience based on the world of the WWE,” said Brian Farrell, president and CEO of THQ. “We view the online game market as an important driver of future growth and this new title further expands our portfolio of great games for this exciting market.”

“Now more than ever, fans can become their favorite Superstar in a WWE virtual world of their own creation,” said Nelo Lucich, senior vice president of interactive, JAKKS Pacific. “Our entry into the online arena allows us to reach sophisticated gamers with unique and compelling content, engrossing fans in their own personalized WWE world.”

“We are very excited about the opportunity to work with THQ, one of the world’s leading videogame publishers, to develop the first PC-online version of the blockbuster WWE SmackDown vs. Raw franchise,” said Junk Kim, CEO, Vertigo Games. “We plan to deploy our deep online technology and development experience to deliver a highly successful SmackDown vs. Raw game in the online space.”

WWE SmackDown vs. Raw Online marks THQ’s fourth game in development exclusively for the growing PC online market, following an MMO game based on the popular Warhammer 40,000 universe, Company of Heroes Online, and Dragonica, a casual MMO.

About WWE SmackDown vs. RAW Online

WWE SmackDown vs. RAW Online is a fighting action game that allows players to enter the world of the WWE and play as their favorite Superstar. Players can create their own Superstar to compete and seek virtual wealth and fame in order to achieve the ultimate ranking in the Hall of Fame. Offering single player and multi-player modes, players can earn respect and points to unlock special features, items and level up their rankings. Players can purchase additional items, abilities and themes to enhance and personalize their Superstar in this exciting head-to-head online wrestling experience. The game will offer ongoing content updates and features to enhance the players’ experience as they progress through the ranks, as well as season mode. Players will also be able to enter the lobby to challenge opponents, shop or interact with other connected players. WWE SmackDown vs. RAW Online provides the ultimate wrestling experience appealing to both beginner and advanced PC-online players.

About World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc.

This could be a very good thing or if anyone remembers the WWE Raw game for PC a very bad thing. The thing I like about releasing it on PC is the chance for add-ons and mods.

[Johnny Latino Heat]

Why oh why is Jericho with his WWE The Music Vol 8 theme instead of his regular one?

[zero]

It can be changed.

[Media 2.0]

Why oh why is Jericho with his WWE The Music Vol 8 theme instead of his regular one?

Having never heard it before, I actually like it. It works with the heel character more then his current one, IMO.

Edited September 20, 2008 by Media 2.0

[tristy]

I just watched the "RIP Finlay" video on IGN.com, and I don't know how it's been in season mode for the latest games (last one I played was 2007), but after the match when Undertaker is doing his kneel taunt, the SmackDown! end credit logo comes up like in real life.

Thought that was a nice touch.

[jase12881]

I just watched the "RIP Finlay" video on IGN.com, and I don't know how it's been in season mode for the latest games (last one I played was 2007), but after the match when Undertaker is doing his kneel taunt, the SmackDown! end credit logo comes up like in real life.

Thought that was a nice touch.

It's new for this year's version. I've also noticed that they added a few new lines of commentary. They're just as badly done as previous years (or nearly so) but at least they're not -exactly- the same as they've been in the past few years.

Granted it was nothing earth shattering, and the majority of the commentary IS the same. But at least they added -something- which is a slight step-up from last year when they added absolutely nothing.

Create a finisher seems cool....tag team dynamic looks like it could be interesting.

Only thing about CAF is that according to that interview with the developer...you won't be able to use struggle submissions in it. That would be fine, if they would allow tapouts to non-SS moves...but I don't know if that's the case.

I hated last year that maybe only 10 submission moves could result in submissions and the others were just there for damage. Ankle lock as a finisher was useless because it wasn't a struggle submission.

And I like the character specific storylines IF they still include a general storyline with text that has depth.

[Guest deknegt]

i saw the ign friday fight and the Smackdown comentary was just horrendous.

coach his lines where exactly the same of JBL and taz before him.

and it was utter shit those 2

Edited September 20, 2008 by deknegt

[JoeMimic]

With the release for THQ's WWE SmackDown vs Raw 2009 fast approaching, the publisher has released a bunch of exclusive assets and info on the all-new Career Mode.

Career Mode will be open to all playable characters, including created Superstars, Divas and hidden characters. Exactly where players start will depend on which character is selected, but you'll begin on the first championship path. This requires moving to the top of the pecking order in in a group of contenders and getting a title shot at one of WWE's Pay-Per-View events. Everything from rosters to rules can be customized, and additional match types will be unlocked in new paths.

Players won't only be required to win, but will need to do so in style. Matches will be rated on a five-star scale, and a certain total number of stars are required to continue along the championship paths. Earning three stars in a bout is good, but higher ratings will require being involved in more exciting matches - stick to repetitive, consistent game plans and you won't get far.

Career Mode will feature 10 championships to earn, one is open to Divas and another is male exclusive, but the rest are open to all comers. Throughout the year special events will pop up, which if won could provide a fast track to a title shot.

The mode won't be entirely focused on winning championships, with character progression also being important. Superstars will start with modest attribute levels, with every match being an opportunity to gain experience across eight different areas: durability, strength, speed, submission, technical, stamina, charisma and hardcore. Each attribute score is combined to form an overall wrestler score. The experience will be a little different if players choose to create their own Superstar. Here special Superstar abilities will be unlocked, such as Submission Specialist and Move Theft.

Career Mode will also be packed full of statistics, offering records for wins and losses and stats such as finisher-per-match average, successful reversal percentage, time spent out of the ring and many more.

End-of-match awards will blend Superstar attributes with stats. If a player manually stops the referee's pin count four times in one match a Continue the Pain award will be given. This grants a one-time boost to a Superstar's charisma attribute. Going an entire match without striking earns the One Strike award and gives the Superstar a strength boost. There's approximately 100 awards hidden in the game.

You can see the new mode in action by heading over to the VideoGamer.com video player and if you head elsewhere you'll also find a bunch of new screen shots for PS3 and Xbox 360.

SmackDown vs Raw 2009 is scheduled for release on November 7.

Now that's what I'm talking about.

Link

Here's some of the new career mode in action. You can see there are a ton of stats kept now.

Edited September 26, 2008 by JoeMimic

[R.W.]

Excellent news, looks like this year's game is shaping up to be really good. The customization of rosters in career mode is something I've been wanting back for ages too, and if created wrestlers are able to be included too as non-player wrestlers, all the better!

[Guest deknegt]

wow that actually sounds buyable

and looking at the roster editor it will also mean i could play with a character like the miz

Edited September 26, 2008 by deknegt

[JoeMimic]

wow that actually sounds buyable

and looking at the roster editor it will also mean i could play with a character like the miz

You can play with any roster member or created wrestler. Which means I'm sure you can add a created guy or hopefully a few ala HCTP so you can continue to update rosters.

[Guest deknegt]

but still it sounds great

[Ruki]

Is there going to be a any storylines in season mode? Or will it be all stats and the like?

[Jam]

Saw that apparantly the roster list got leaked off the official site, and its

The Big Show

Brian Kendrick

Carlito

Curt Hawkins

Edge

The Great Khali

Jeff Hardy

Jimmy Wang Yang

Maria

Michelle McCool

Kennedy

Shelton Benjamin

Triple H

Umaga

The Undertaker

Victoria

Zack Ryder

Batista

Beth Phonix

Candice

Chris Jericho

Chuck Polumbo

CM Punk

Cody Rhodes

Hardcore Holly

JBL

Jillian Hall

John Cena

Kane

Kofi Kingston

Lance Cade

Layla

Melina

Mickie James

Mr. McMahon

Paul London

Randy Orton

Rey Mysterio

Santino Marella

Shawn Michaels

Snitsky

William Regal

The Boogeyman

Chavo Guerrero

Elijah Burke

Finlay

John Morrison

Mark Henry

Matt Hardy

Miz

Tazz

Tommy Dreamer

Hornswoggle

Although going off the countdown, it misses off Cryme Tyme, Kelly Kelly and Ashley, so I'm not sure how legit it is