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| Developer(s) | YUKE's Future Media Creators |
| Publisher(s) | THQ |
| Platform(s) | PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, PlayStation Portable, Xbox 360 |
| Release | Q4 2006 (NA) December 31, 2006 (JP) |
| Genre(s) | Fighting, Wrestling |
| Mode(s) | Single player, multiplayer, multiplayer online |
WWE SmackDown! vs. RAW 2007 (Exciting Pro Wrestling 8 in Japan) is a video game that will be the latest installment of the WWE SmackDown! video game series released by THQ. It will be released on the PlayStation 2, PlayStation Portable and the first to launch on the PlayStation 3. After the final game, WWF SmackDown! 2: Know Your Role on the PlayStation the next WWE SmackDown! game was released only on the PlayStation 2 but it was announced that this game will be on PlayStation 2 as well as PlayStation 3. Previous games in the series have only been available on Sony consoles but now it is also planned for release on Xbox 360 after a series of lackluster wrestling games THQ released on the original Xbox. The game is the successor to WWE SmackDown! vs. RAW 2006.
THQ aims to bring a more realistic fighting experience with a new analog control grappling system. A lot more interactivity in the arenas will also be present such as fighting within the crowd arena. Signs and objects from the crowd can be used to beat down the opponent. For the online modes, voice chat will be in the game to communicate with other players.
On March 31, 2006, THQ, YUKE's Future Media Creators and WWE officially confirmed the game.
Confirmed roster
So far, the superstars confirmed to have made this installment's roster from screenshots and videos are:
Wrestlers from WWE SmackDown! vs. RAW 2006 that are likely to not be included in this installment include:
- Charlie Haas (released for the majority of last year)
- Chris Jericho (indefinitely retired)
- Eddie Guerrero (passed away; possible Legend)
- Christian (now wrestles for TNA)
- Heidenreich (released)
- Mark Jindrak (released)
- Muhammad Hassan (requested release)
- Spike Dudley (released)
- Tajiri (requested release)
References
- "WWE SmackDown vs. RAW 2007 -- World Premiere". IGN. Retrieved 2006-03-30.
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- "WWE SmackDown vs. RAW 2007 -- World Premiere". IGN. Retrieved 2006-03-30.