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WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2007
Developer(s) YUKE's Future Media Creators
Publisher(s) THQ (WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2007)
YUKE's Future Media Creators (Exciting Pro Wrestling 8)
Series WWE SmackDown! series
Platform(s) PlayStation 2, PlayStation Portable and Xbox 360
Release date
PlayStation 2
Flag of Europe November 10, 2006
Flag of the United States November 14, 2006
Flag of Japan February 1, 2007
PlayStation Portable
Flag of Europe November 10, 2006
Flag of the United States November 14, 2006
Flag of Japan December 31, 2006
Xbox 360
Flag of Europe November 10, 2006
Flag of the United States November 14, 2006
Flag of Japan December 31, 2006
Genre(s) Professional wrestling, Fighting
Mode(s) Single player, multiplayer, multiplayer online
Rating(s) ESRB: Teen
PEGI: 16+
Media DVD (PS2 & Xbox 360), UMD (PSP)

WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2007 (Exciting Pro Wrestling 8 in Japan) is a forthcoming professional wrestling video game released by THQ and developed by YUKE's Future Media Creators. The game is based on the professional wrestling promotion World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE). It will be the latest installment of the WWE SmackDown! series and is the successor to 2005's WWE SmackDown! vs. RAW 2006. On March 31, 2006, THQ, YUKE's and WWE officially confirmed the game. The game is set for release in late 2006 for the PlayStation 2, PlayStation Portable and Xbox 360 consoles.

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[edit] Gameplay

THQ says it will bring a more realistic fighting experience with a new analog control grappling system, enabling the player to throw their opponent anywhere they want, in contrast to previous preset animations. [1] In the new system, grappling moves will also be affected by analog control, in contrast to the button-based system from preceding games. [2] One can also move around the ring by analog control instead of using the D-pad. [3] An option to switch to the previous control layout is also possible. [4] The chain reversal system has also been improved and now involves grapples as well as strikes. [1]

Move sets have been improved as well and now feature restrictions on specific moves for particular wrestler classes. Moves such as hurricanranas cannot be done by taller, heavier wrestlers and more power based moves cannot be performed by cruiserweights or divas. [1]

A lot more interactivity in the arenas will also be present such as fighting within the crowd. Signs and objects from the crowd can be used to beat down the opponent. One major feature included is the inclusion of environmental "hotspots" such as the ring ropes, steel steps and scaffolding which players can interact with.[1] The PS2 version however has a restriction on crowd fighting and interaction for specific match types. [4]

The graphics have also improved with each superstar consisting of 20,000 polygons for the Xbox 360 compared to the total of 500 from the PS2 version of the previous game. [5] Sweat from the wrestlers has now been included in the Xbox 360 version of the game. [6] [4]

Cory Ledesma, creative manager of WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2007, confirmed that the game will have no new match types. However, there will be improvements in existing match types. The Money in the Bank variant to the ladder match will be added and all ladder matches will feature more flexibility in placing the ladders. The Tables match is also undergoing a complete overhaul, requiring players to build up momentum and store a finisher before being able to put an opponent through a table. [7]

Ledesma announced in a video interview that the Season mode will be similar to the one featured in WWE SmackDown! Here Comes The Pain, featuring champion, challenger and generic storyline paths and more choices for the user. [8] The Season mode will feature about 36 specific storylines. [9] It has been confirmed that season mode will have several new features, such as the inclusion of a replica WWE.com, where the player can purchase costumes, belts and legends, as well as read wrestler biographies and articles on developments in the season mode. Also included is WWE Magazine, where one can read about the current storyline, and the ability for wrestlers to switch brands throughout the season. [10]

There will be improvements to the General Manager mode with more detailed information for the player's roster and more user-friendly interface including roster search filters. [11] The General Manager mode will now also include the Power 25, a weekly ranking system of the top 25 WWE Superstars based on their achievements that week, as well as the ability to hire writers for their show. The player is also able to book matches for the televised Heat and Velocity shows, but will not affect the ratings for their respective RAW and SmackDown! shows. [12]

Voice chat will be in the game to communicate with other players in the online modes. This was a feature that was supposed to be included in the previous two SmackDown! vs. RAW games but was not included due to time constraints. [13]

The Create-A-Entrance mode has been improved with a new preview mode. As well as instantaneous previews of the entrances when the player makes a change, one can also specifically set the timing for camera angles, pyrotechnics and other effects. [9]

[edit] Release

The official demo for WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2007 was released on the Xbox Live Marketplace on September 28, 2006. [14]

Like the previous game, the game will be released on the PlayStation 2 and the PlayStation Portable. While the series has traditionally been exclusive to the PlayStation series of consoles, this game is also planned for release on Xbox 360 after a series of lackluster wrestling games THQ released on the original Xbox. This is the first time a game in the SmackDown! series is featured in two different console generations.[13]

A PlayStation 3 version was also planned but has been cancelled. The developers publicly announced that they would rather concentrate their resources on other game systems. However, next year's SmackDown! game is planned for release on the PlayStation 3. [15] There was also consideration over releasing the game on the Wii as the game's developers were waiting to learn more about the system. [6] However, during a video interview, creative manager Cory Ledesma announced there are no plans for SmackDown vs. Raw 2007 to be released on the Wii.[8]

A special edition of WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2007 for the Xbox 360 will also be sold for a limited time at EB Games and GameStop. This version will feature the game in an aluminum case along with a bonus disc from The History of the WWE Championship DVD boxset and a copy of The Ultimate WWE Trivia Book. [16]

[edit] Roster

Featured wrestlers
Divas
Legends
Non-playables

[edit] Soundtrack

So far, the songs confirmed for the game's soundtrack are:

  • "Bullet With a Name" (Nonpoint)
  • "Alive and Kicking" (Nonpoint)

[edit] References

  1. ^ a b c d Dunham, Jeremy. E3 2006: SmackDown vs. Raw 2007 Hands-on. IGN. Retrieved on 2006-05-11.
  2. ^ Ekberg, Brian. WWE SmackDown! vs. Raw 2007 Feature Spotlight: Analog Controls. GameSpot. Retrieved on 2006-07-29.
  3. ^ HANDS ON: WWE Smackdown vs. Raw 2007...First impressions! (requires registration). GamingRing. Retrieved on 2006-09-05.
  4. ^ a b c Dunham, Jeremy. SmackDown vs. Raw '07 Update. IGN. Retrieved on 2006-08-02.
  5. ^ Asher, Ian. WWE ready for the next generation. WWE.com. Retrieved on 2006-09-24.
  6. ^ a b Buffa, Chris. WWE SmackDown Vs Raw 2007 Interview. GameDaily. Retrieved on 2006-04-23.
  7. ^ Dunham, Jeremy. SmackDown 2007: Improved Match Types. IGN. Retrieved on 2006-07-22.
  8. ^ a b GR Exclusive Video Interview THQ Developer Cory Ledesma (requires registration). GamingRing. Retrieved on 2006-06-03.
  9. ^ a b Navarro, Alex. WWE SmackDown! vs. RAW 2007 Updated Hands-On. GameSpot. Retrieved on 2006-10-06.
  10. ^ Dunham, Jeremy. SmackDown vs. Raw 2007: Season Sneak Peek. IGN. Retrieved on 2006-08-25.
  11. ^ Ekberg, Brian. X06: SmackDown! Vs. Raw 2007 Hands-On: Achievements and Roster Rundown. GameSpot. Retrieved on 2006-09-28.
  12. ^ Official Xbox Magazine, November 2006. Scan of page. Retrieved on 2006-09-30.
  13. ^ a b Dunham, Jeremy. WWE SmackDown vs. RAW 2007 -- World Premiere. IGN. Retrieved on 2006-03-30.
  14. ^ X06: Smackdown! Demo, Trailers Pop Up on Marketplace. IGN. Retrieved on 2006-10-06.
  15. ^ Dunham, Jeremy. SmackDown PS3 Smacked Down. IGN. Retrieved on 2006-07-24.
  16. ^ WWE Smackdown vs. Raw 2007 Special Edition Confirmed (requires registration). GamingRing. Retrieved on 2006-09-13.

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