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"WWE SmackDown! Vs. RAW'' Ships for PlayStation 2Posted on Wednesday, November 03, 2004 @ 01:30:51 pm E.S.T
THQ Inc. (NASDAQ:THQI) and JAKKS Pacific, Inc. (NASDAQ:JAKK) today announced the release of the newest edition to the critically acclaimed SmackDown!(TM) franchise, "WWE(TM) SmackDown! Vs. RAW(TM)." Available exclusively for the PlayStation(R) 2 computer entertainment system, "WWE SmackDown! Vs. RAW" features a number of game enhancements new to the wrestling genre -- including online play, the addition of superstar voice over and several new gameplay mechanics. "WWE SmackDown! Vs. RAW" has shipped to major retail outlets throughout North America.
"The SmackDown! franchise is the mostly highly regarded wrestling series of all time," stated Philip Holt, Senior Vice President of Product Development, THQ. "We know SmackDown! fans have been waiting a long time for the ability to battle it out online, now they finally can go head to head with fellow wrestling fans from near and far."
"'WWE SmackDown! Vs. RAW' is set to make video game history, with all the big-time action, excitement and attitude from WWE programming," said Nelo Lucich, Vice President of Interactive, JAKKS Pacific, Inc. "WWE videogame fans will have the most comprehensive WWE experience on any system to date."
About "WWE SmackDown! Vs. RAW"
Developed by Yuke's Co., Ltd. of Japan, "WWE SmackDown! Vs. RAW" features more than 50 WWE Superstars including John Cena(TM), Rey Mysterio(TM) and Randy Orton(TM). In "WWE SmackDown! Vs. RAW," players will have the ability to compete in head-to-head online play, a first for any wrestling game. The evolution of the SmackDown! season mode culminates with the addition of authentic Superstar voice over - including non-playables like Vince McMahon(TM) and Erik Bischoff(TM), adding authenticity to the massive open-ended season mode. In addition to the season mode, "WWE SmackDown! Vs. RAW" features in-game commentary, new WWE legends, create a pay-per-view/create-a-championship and the option to play a match using clean or dirty match tactics. Boasting significant graphical upgrades and all new gameplay mechanics, including a chop battle, pre-match stare down, new grappling position, test of strength and submission reversal system, "WWE SmackDown! Vs. RAW" is poised to become the deepest WWE videogame to date.
About World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc.
World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE:WWE) is an integrated media and entertainment company headquartered in Stamford, Conn., with offices in New York, Los Angeles, Toronto and London. Additional information on the company can be found at wwe.com and corporate.wwe.com. Information on television ratings and community activities can be found at http://parents.wwe.com .
About JAKKS Pacific
JAKKS Pacific, Inc. (NASDAQ:JAKK) is a multi-brand company that designs and markets a broad range of toys and leisure products. The product categories include: Action Figures, Arts & Crafts Activity Kits, Stationery, Writing Instruments, Performance Kites, Water Toys, Sports Activity Toys, Vehicles, Infant/Pre-School, Plush and Dolls. The products are sold under various brand names including Flying Colors(R), Road Champs(R), Remco(R), Child Guidance(R), Pentech(R), Toymax(R), Funnoodle(R), Go Fly a Kite(R) and JPI Color Workshop(TM). The Company also participates in a joint venture with THQ Inc. that has exclusive worldwide rights to publish and market World Wrestling Entertainment video games. For further information, visit For further information, visit http://www.jakkspacific.com or http://www.jakkstvgames.com .
About THQ
THQ Inc. is a leading, worldwide developer and publisher of interactive entertainment software for a variety of hardware platforms including PC CD-ROM, wireless devices, and those manufactured by Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc., Nintendo and Microsoft. The THQ web site is located at http://www.thq.com. THQ and the THQ logo are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of THQ Inc. Posted By: Adam Paoli - 197 Reads
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