THQ puts another SmackDown! on PS2

November 15, 2005 12:26PM PST

WWE Superstars put the hurt on one another with new match types and modes in SmackDown! vs. Raw 2006.

While the death of WWE Superstar Eddie Guerrero has cast a pall over the pro wrestling federation this week, the show goes on. This week's episodes of WWE Raw and Friday Night SmackDown! have been turned into tribute shows for the 38-year-old wrestler, and THQ today announced that it has shipped the PlayStation 2 edition of WWE SmackDown! vs. Raw 2006, as planned.

Guerrero is one of more than 60 wrestlers featured in the game, including current favorites like John Cena and Batista and WWE Legends like Hulk Hogan, Andre the Giant, and the Junkyard Dog. THQ also boasts more than 100 different match types for players to choose from and a new general manager mode that lets players take control of either of the WWE's top two shows, Raw or SmackDown!, as well as steal fans and ratings away from the other show through smart booking and savvy bookkeeping.

Another new feature for the series comes as a result of the game being released on the PSP. When that edition ships in December, grappling gamers on the go will be able to take their career mode data with them, make some progress on the road, and then return to pick up their careers on the PS2 where they left off on the PSP. The two editions will also be able to share championship belts, unlocked characters, and created wrestlers.

WWE SmackDown! vs. Raw 2006 is rated T for Teen and retails for $49.99. Check back tomorrow for GameSpot's full review.

By Brendan Sinclair, Senior Editor

Brendan Sinclair has been a games journalist since 1999. His tastes are eclectic, though he has a definite affinity for games with arcade roots. He's Canadian, but has also been at home in Atlanta, Austin, Chicago, and San Francisco.

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sharma_kush91

This is the best game of 2006.Absolutly fantastic.You have to purchase it.The best wrestling game ever.I'll give it 9.5 .

Burninator525

It's not a matter of being dissed...it's a matter of copyrights. THQ doesn't have the rights to use the image or name of Macho Man Randy Savage! Believe me, I wish to high heaven that Randy Savage would be in the game! That would rule! RIP Eddie...Latino heat burns forever!

jodyboi

this game is not great cause theres no randy savage or lex luger it be the last one i purchase randy savage was dissed by yukes product we love you gurrereo savage was dissed by yukes product

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