Friday, 26 October 2007

Wrestling Coming Soon To XBox Near You

World Wrestling Entertainment’s (WWE) popular games SmackDown and Raw are now available in games format to be played on Microsoft’s XBox.

The game—SmackDown Vs. Raw— is being launched jointly by THQ Inc. and JAKKS Pacific and is available for a preview download on XBox Live site.

A prepared press release said consumers who pre-order the game could obtain copies of the demo and exclusive gift-with-purchase promotions. WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2008 is scheduled for a North American release on November 13 for the PlayStation 3 computer entertainment system, PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system, PlayStation Portable system, the Wii home video game system, Nintendo DS and Xbox 360. The wireless version of the game is slated to launch on various mobile carriers worldwide throughout November.

“Our official game demo and comprehensive North American retail program will allow consumers to embrace WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2008 in a variety of exclusive ways in the weeks leading up to the official game launch,” said Bob Aniello, senior vice president of worldwide marketing, THQ. “The depth of this campaign demonstrates retail’s enthusiasm for the brand as we grow the franchise to seven platforms, giving players multiple ways to enjoy their WWE video game experience.”

“The WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2008 playable demo on Xbox Live Marketplace will offer players a taste of what the game has to offer prior to its release this November,” said Nelo Lucich, vice president of interactive, JAKKS Pacific. “The new Superstar Fighting Styles and Struggle Submission System significantly enhance gameplay, and players can take advantage of Superstar and arena options from RAW, SmackDown and ECW.”