Smackdown! vs. Raw 2007

[MORSN417]

It's been announced that a Smackdown vs. Raw 2007 game will be released. It'll be released early November 2006 and will be available on the PS2, PSP, PS3, and Xbox360. It's the first time that a Smackdown game will be on more then one generatio system and not only on a Sony system. I hope they have all of the 2006 HOF Inductees available as legends!

[Deadpool]

Why must Nintendo be singled out so much...

[The Driver]

IGN info

March 30, 2006 - It's WrestleMania 22 in Chicago, Illinois this weekend and to help celebrate the occasion, the folks from Yuke's, THQ, and WWE are going to make a special announcement tomorrow evening. To be revealed at the annual Superstar Challenge prior to this weekend's festivities (which includes the WWE Hall of Fame induction ceremony and WrestleMania itself), the announcement will officially confirm the next iteration of the WWE videogame family, WWE SmackDown vs. RAW 2007.

In addition to confirmation that the game is coming to stores later this year, the most interesting piece of information actually relates to the systems on which the game is coming out -- which embrace PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 versions besides the expected PS2 and PSP SKUs.

This move not only marks the first time in the franchise's history that a SmackDown title will appear on two system generations at once, but also, the first time that the game will be headed to a platform other than one created by Sony.

"We are pleased to bring our highly successful WWE SmackDown vs. RAW franchise to next generation consoles," said Kelly Flock, executive vice president, THQ worldwide publishing. "As the publisher of the number one wrestling videogame brand in the world, we are eager to take this franchise to new heights by offering the game to current-generation, next-generation and handheld gamers."

"We are excited about the next groundbreaking release in the multimillion dollar SmackDown vs. RAW franchise," said Nelo Lucich, vice president of interactive, JAKKS Pacific. "WWE SmackDown vs. RAW 2007 combines ambitious, exciting features, such as the interactive fighting area within the crowd and a brand new ****og control grappling system, which enhance the WWE videogame experience. We are confident this debut will offer a compelling sports entertainment experience for the next generation of gamers."

So what's this about a new ****og control system and interactive crowd fighting? Specific details about those features are still a little vague, but we do know that gamers will be able to take their brawls into the audience just like on WWE programming, while also experiencing what THQ is calling "more realistic fighting" and "more intuitive movement." As stated earlier, though, what that means exactly we don't know.

What we do know, however, is that a number of improvements in other areas will certainly make the cut. Season Mode, for example, is said to feature "an unprecedented level of player choice" compared to previous games, while in-ring and outside-the-ring hotspots (which can be used to inflict bodily damage in special ways) have also been included. Moreover, arenas in SVR2K7 will be fully interactive to the point of supporting unspecified environmental damage and players will have the ability to take signs and other objects from fans and use them as weapons.

Speaking of weapons, there will be plenty of those too (more than in the last game) and brand new "High Impact Combination Moves" that round out each superstar's arsenal. Further enhancements, like an expanded General Manager mode, online play with voice chat support (finally!), high-definition displays for PS3 and 360, and updated rosters will also be included. Multiplayer fans should also be happy to note that up to six players will be able to wrestle each other at once for all three console iterations. Version details for the PSP, however, disc are still a mystery.

As always, there's still plenty to be learned about WWE SmackDown vs. RAW 2007 and we hope to bring you another update as soon we can. In the meantime, we invite you to check out the first "next-gen" screenshots of the game and remind you to check back with us again over the weekend should we learn anything more.

[MORSN417]

Yeah, it should be good with next-gen graphics.....and even the current generation (atleast I hope they are good because I am not planning on buying a PS3 as soon as it comes out!)

I didn't get SD! vs. RAW 2006 so I really want to wrestle as Lashley, Masters ans such.

[Deadpool]

I would buy a PS3 or XBox 360 just to get this game.

[Good Ol' Redneck]

yea i would to man.. Masters was in 2006 man

[MORSN417]

There are some new pics....I'll see if I can post them latter.

-Edit-
Some links. These pics are awsome.
http://ps3media.ign.com/ps3/image/article/699/699523/wwe-smackdown-vs-raw-2007-20060331013919070.jpg
http://www.omelete.com.br/imagens/games/news/diversos/wwe_smackdown.jpg
http://ps3media.ign.com/ps3/image/article/699/699523/wwe-smackdown-vs-raw-2007-20060331013919367.jpg
http://www.players4players.com/fotosnoticias/853517256443193da9c9ae.jpg
The last one is a small pic of John Cena.

[Good Ol' Redneck]

ive done seen them...

[Dark Blader]

I saw the pic. and they look great ;)

[Good Ol' Redneck]

yea they do but hell not when ya seen'em a thousand times....

[Vagamefreak]

Didn't the WWE sue THD and Yukes over the missue of the wrestling license? So, i thought 2006 was the last game...

IM SO CONFUSED!

[Stuart_the_game]

There is more images here (http://uk.gamespot.com/ps3/action/smackdownvsraw2007/screenindex.html)