The Official 'WWE SmackDown vs. RAW 2008' Discussions Thread

The official consoles for this game are.....
PlayStation 2, X-Box 360, PlayStation 3, Nintendo Wii, PlayStation Portable, and Nintendo DS

In this thread, y'all can talk about this game, what you think should be in it, what you predict will be in it, and so forth. This thread will be updated by your fellow WWEv members with official info for the next iteration in the SmackDown vs. RAW series.

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SUPERSTARS
Batista (PS3, X360, Wii, PS2, DS, PSP)
Bobby Lashley (PS3, X360, Wii, PS2, DS, PSP)
Carlito (PS3, X360, Wii, PS2, DS, PSP)
Chavo Guerrero (PS3, X360, Wii, PS2, PSP)
Chris Masters (PS3, X360, Wii, PS2, PSP)
CM Punk (PS3, X360, Wii, PS2, DS, PSP)
Edge (PS3, X360, Wii, PS2, DS, PSP)
Elijah Burke (PS3, X360, Wii, PS2, PSP)
Finlay (PS3, X360, Wii, PS2, DS, PSP)
Gregory Helms (PS3, X360, Wii, PS2, DS, PSP)
Hardcore Holly (DS)
Jeff Hardy (PS3, X360, Wii, PS2, DS, PSP)
John Cena (PS3, X360, Wii, PS2, DS, PSP)
Johnny Nitro (PS3, X360, Wii, PS2, DS, PSP)
JTG (PS3, X360, Wii, PS2, PSP)
Kane (PS3, X360, Wii, PS2, DS, PSP)
Kenny Dykstra (PS3, X360, Wii, PS2, PSP)
King Booker (PS3, X360, Wii, PS2, DS, PSP)
Marcus Cor Von (PS3, X360, Wii, PS2, PSP)
Mark Henry (PS3, X360, Wii, PS2, PSP)
Matt Hardy (PS3, X360, Wii, PS2, PSP)
Mr. Kennedy (PS3, X360, Wii, PS2, DS, PSP)
MVP (PS3, X360, Wii, PS2, PSP)
Randy Orton (PS3, X360, Wii, PS2, DS, PSP)
Rey Mysterio (PS3, X360, Wii, PS2, DS, PSP)
Ric Flair (PS3, X360, Wii, PS2, DS, PSP)
Sandman (PS3, X360, Wii, PS2, PSP)
SHAD (PS3, X360, Wii, PS2, PSP)
Shawn Michaels (PS3, X360, Wii, PS2, DS, PSP)
Snitsky (PS3, X360, Wii, PS2, DS, PSP)
The Great Khali (PS3, X360, Wii, PS2, PSP)
Tommy Dreamer (PS3, X360, Wii, PS2, PSP)
Triple H (PS3, X360, Wii, PS2, DS, PSP)
Umaga (PS3, X360, Wii, PS2, PSP)
Undertaker (PS3, X360, Wii, PS2, DS, PSP)
William Regal (PS3, X360, Wii, PS2, PSP)

DIVAS
Ashley (PS3, X360, Wii, PS2, PSP)
Candice Michelle (PS3, X360, Wii, PS2, PSP)
Kelly Kelly (PS3, X360, Wii, PS2, PSP)
Melina (PS3, X360, Wii, PS2, PSP)
Michelle McCool (PS3, X360, Wii, PS2, PSP)
Mickie James (PS3, X360, Wii, PS2, PSP)
Torrie Wilson (PS3, X360, Wii, PS2, PSP)

LEGENDS
Bret Hart (PS3, X360, Wii, PS2, PSP)
Eddie Guerrero (PSP)
Jim Neidhart (PSP)
Mick Foley (PS3, X360, Wii, PS2, PSP)
Rick Rude (PS3, X360, Wii, PS2, PSP)
Roddy Piper (PS3, X360, Wii, PS2, PSP)
Sabu (PS3, X360, Wii, PS2, PSP)
Sgt. Slaughter (PSP)
Steve Austin (PS3, X360, Wii, PS2, PSP)
Terry Funk (PS3, X360, Wii, PS2, PSP)
The Rock (PS3, X360, Wii, PS2, PSP)

NON-PLAYABLE CHARACTERS
Armando Estrada (PS3, X360, Wii, PS2, PSP)
Ashley (DS)
JBL (PS3, X360, Wii, PS2, PSP)
Jerry Lawler (PS3, X360, Wii, PS2, PSP)
Jillian Hall (DS)
Jim Ross (PS3, X360, Wii, PS2, PSP)
Joey S_tyles (PS3, X360, Wii, PS2, PSP)
Jonathan Coachman (PS3, X360, Wii, PS2, DS, PSP)
Justin Roberts (PS3, X360, Wii, PS2, PSP)
Lilian Garcia (PS3, X360, Wii, PS2, PSP)
Maria (PS3, X360, Wii, PS2, PSP)
Melina (DS)
Michael Cole (PS3, X360, Wii, PS2, PSP)
Mickie Henson (PS3, X360, Wii, PS2, PSP)
Mike Chioda (PS3, X360, Wii, PS2, PSP)
Mr. McMahon (PS3, X360, Wii, PS2, DS, PSP)
Nick Patrick (PS3, X360, Wii, PS2, PSP)
Shane McMahon (PS3, X360, Wii, PS2, PSP)
Stephanie McMahon (PS3, X360, Wii, PS2, PSP)
Tazz (PS3, X360, Wii, PS2, PSP)
Theodore Long (PS3, X360, Wii, PS2, DS, PSP)
Tony Chimmel (PS3, X360, Wii, PS2, PSP)
Torrie Wilson (DS)
Triple H (in a suit) (PS3, X360, Wii, PS2, PSP)

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Nyah's the links to the discussion threads for the previous games in the series.....
WWE SmackDown! vs. RAW 2006
WWE SmackDown! vs. RAW 2007

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Other links:
WWEv Alternative: Custom Themes for WWE SmackDown vs. RAW 2008 (X360)
WWE SmackDown vs. RAW 2008 (X360) Achievements
"Generations" Trailer
Superstar Tutorial

Links to provided SVR08 Matches.

ECW Extreme Rules Match: CM Punk vs Rey Mysterio (PS3, X360)

Hell in a Cell: Batista versus Undertaker (PS3, X360)

wow, hurray. another SvR. unless this one is significantly improved and different than the rest...then why don't they just update 2007 and NOT make a new one. it's the same reason Madden games suck these days. it's the same game every year except minor changes that don't add much overall and only  a new roster.

THQ needs to do a lot of improvements and add some new fun features to make me buy this game. SvR07 was probably one of the worst Smackdown games (behind the first SvR). The storyline was awful to me, and so many plugs just to make us go to www.WWE.com, or read their magazines. Half the storyline was probably done on the Website. The storyline videos were boring and really short, and generic.

Chicago_Nut

i think they should go back to the original Smackdown game and use the RPG elements it had. like say you do well in hardcore matches, then you got a +Hardcore slot, or if you became allies with HHH then you got a Friend HHH slot or Enemy HHH slot. then instead of a linear storyline, you can pick and choose stuff like Smackdown let you do.

i forget what they really were called, but if you played the game, you know what i mean.

The source for this is myself. After watching several WWE programs, I have created a roster that is the most likely seeing as WM is the deadline. I see no other place for where this might go. Random Wrestling Posts is possible but I believe this roster alone is a good topic. Agree or diagree. State why.

17 superstars

RAW:
Edge
John Cena
Shawn Michaels
Randy Orton
Johnny Nitro
Umaga
Jeff Hardy
JTG
Great Khali
Shad
Shelton Benjamin
Charlie Haas
Triple H
Carlito
Super Crazy
Ric Flair
Kenny Dystra

Smackdown:
Batista
Chris Benoit
Finlay
Joey Mercury
Matt Hardy
London
Kendrick
The Undertaker
King Booker
Mr. Kennedy
William Regal
Scotty 2 hotty
Kane
Gregory Helms
Chavo Guerrerro
Daivari

ECW:
CM Punk
RVD
Sandman
Tommy Dreamer
Elijah Brooke
Hardcore Holly
Sabu
Bobby Lashley
Kevin Thorn

Divas:
Mickie James
Melina
Maria
Victoria
Ariel
Kelly Kelly
Candice Michelle
Ashley Massaro

The following legends are simply fictious, based both on likelyness and previous incarnations of smackdown

Legends:
Old School DX Shawn Michaels
Rockers Shawn Michaels
WMX Shawn Michaels
Bret Hart
Stone Cold Steve Austin 2003 *the bike entrance*
The Rock *Bald Heel with tatoos*
Hulk Hogan
Eddie Guerrero
Mick Foley
Mr. Perfect
Shane McMahon
Tazz
Jerry Lawler
Vince McMahonKotenks

Way, way, way, way, way too many HBKs.  The only one that is significantly different in any way than the current HBK is the Rocker Variation and without Marty Jannetty that one is pointless.

I wouldn't hold my breath for Cryme Tyme, though.  Scotty seems kinda doubtful, but he is on file.

And while they'll probably be in, Kelly, Ashley, Bimbo 312, and even Maria have absolutely no place in a wrestling game.  Also, the ex-Mrs. Billy Kidman always seems to find a way in, deserved or not.

They've been champions for since well before the release of the last one, so you gotta hope London and Kendricks get in.

If it were me, I'd drop your 3 HBKs legends, Shane, Lawler and Vince in favor of Dibiase, Jim Neidhart, Owen Hart, British Bulldog, The Dynamite Kid and Randy Savage.  Rocker Shawn can only stay if we get Rocker Marty Jannetty.  I'd also love to find room for Ricky Steamboat.

wow, hurray. another SvR. unless this one is significantly improved and different than the rest...then why don't they just update 2007 and NOT make a new one. it's the same reason Madden games suck these days. it's the same game every year except minor changes that don't add much overall and only  a new roster.

sephy37

Unfortunatly, they are following the "sales are still stable, so it doesn't need fixing, and if it doesn't need fixing, don't fix it" Rule. However, I'm sure that if the sales were that low they wouldn't make a sequel.

Who knows, maybe the Wii will do for SvR what it did for Madden.

A few more thoughts:

I'm going to keep saying it because maybe someone will listen, but I really hope the don't abandon the PS2.  After last year's massive letdown, there's no way I'm upgrading systems on a game I'm not sure I'll even like.

They've got their work cut out for them getting me optimistic this time around, because they really missed the mark last year.  However, they responded pretty well when JBI lowballed the expectations, but compared to 2007, JBI was a rousing success.  JBI was playable, at least.
The_Dude14

i've been hearing that God of War II is the swansong of the PS2 so SvR 08 might not make the PS2 if it's being released in late 07.

[QUOTE="Chicago_Nut"]THQ needs to do a lot of improvements and add some new fun features to make me buy this game. SvR07 was probably one of the worst Smackdown games (behind the first SvR). The storyline was awful to me, and so many plugs just to make us go to www.WWE.com, or read their magazines. Half the storyline was probably done on the Website. The storyline videos were boring and really short, and generic. sephy37

i think they should go back to the original Smackdown game and use the RPG elements it had. like say you do well in hardcore matches, then you got a +Hardcore slot, or if you became allies with HHH then you got a Friend HHH slot or Enemy HHH slot. then instead of a linear storyline, you can pick and choose stuff like Smackdown let you do.

i forget what they really were called, but if you played the game, you know what i mean.

[QUOTE="The_Dude14"]A few more thoughts:

I'm going to keep saying it because maybe someone will listen, but I really hope the don't abandon the PS2.  After last year's massive letdown, there's no way I'm upgrading systems on a game I'm not sure I'll even like.

They've got their work cut out for them getting me optimistic this time around, because they really missed the mark last year.  However, they responded pretty well when JBI lowballed the expectations, but compared to 2007, JBI was a rousing success.  JBI was playable, at least.
sephy37

i've been hearing that God of War II is the swansong of the PS2 so SvR 08 might not make the PS2 if it's being released in late 07.

[QUOTE="The_Dude14"]A few more thoughts:

I'm going to keep saying it because maybe someone will listen, but I really hope the don't abandon the PS2. After last year's massive letdown, there's no way I'm upgrading systems on a game I'm not sure I'll even like.

They've got their work cut out for them getting me optimistic this time around, because they really missed the mark last year. However, they responded pretty well when JBI lowballed the expectations, but compared to 2007, JBI was a rousing success. JBI was playable, at least.
sephy37

I'm just hoping.

I did HBK because they always have 3 different faces of a wrestler. I would need Marty Jennety though you're right.

I really hope for a day of Reckoning 3 though. In smackdown after an okay 30 minute match, both of us are red, I got to the top rope, I get hit with an unblockable clothesline and fall off and get pinned.

DOR 2 I hit 3 finishers and my opponent kicks out until I hit with a fourth and then spingboard off the ropes *not possible in smackdown* for the win in a great 30 minute match. When I lose in DOR2 I never feel cheated, whenI tap out in DOR2 I have 3 chances to reverse, the initial grapple, pick the same option as them or espace through the meter.

In DOR2 you can release subs whenever you want. The momentum system is definately something smackdown needs to steal.

I have very little interest in this game and I doubt that I will be getting it, the 360 is really coming into it's own right now and there will be many other great games on the 360 that overshadow it and if they continue to release the game in November, instead of another time of the year, where the gaming market is not so flooded, then this game will have almost no chance at all

My interest in Wrestling has fallen below Zero and I do not see myself buying this game at all

I have very little interest in this game and I doubt that I will be getting it, the 360 is really coming into it's own right now and there will be many other great games on the 360 that overshadow it and if they continue to release the game in November, instead of another time of the year, where the gaming market is not so flooded, then this game will have almost no chance at all

My interest in Wrestling has fallen below Zero and I do not see myself buying this game at all

Rvdecwthug1976

I'm going to keep saying it because maybe someone will listen, but I really hope the don't abandon the PS2.  After last year's massive letdown, there's no way I'm upgrading systems on a game I'm not sure I'll even like.The_Dude14

So, with that being said, while its good idea to be prepared for possibility of it not happening - at the same time - as for the reasons suggested above, I think there is good possibility that it will happen.

In regards to God of War II being the console's "last good-bye," at this point, nothing more speculation. Besides, even if that is the case, while it will probably be the system's last "big" title, does not necessarily mean it will equal into being the system's last game.

I did HBK because they always have 3 different faces of a wrestler. I would need Marty Jennety though you're right.

I really hope for a day of Reckoning 3 though. In smackdown after an okay 30 minute match, both of us are red, I got to the top rope, I get hit with an unblockable clothesline and fall off and get pinned.

DOR 2 I hit 3 finishers and my opponent kicks out until I hit with a fourth and then spingboard off the ropes *not possible in smackdown* for the win in a great 30 minute match. When I lose in DOR2 I never feel cheated, whenI tap out in DOR2 I have 3 chances to reverse, the initial grapple, pick the same option as them or espace through the meter.

In DOR2 you can release subs whenever you want. The momentum system is definately something smackdown needs to steal.

Kotenks

i think they shouldn't do one every year. i mean it would be a lot better if they had a longer time to test everything and see if it works (unlike the 360 version which imo is BROKE) and get everything perfect.

Like Dude said, I hope they don't abandon the PS2 since I don't plan on getting any other system unitl the price of the next gen console are at a reasonable, and affordable price. But I can't wait what they come up with this year. They should start fresh and make a brand new game, not just updating it from the last.KevyR

i think they shouldn't do one every year. i mean it would be a lot better if they had a longer time to test everything and see if it works (unlike the 360 version which imo is BROKE) and get everything perfect.sephy37

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whenever you get that problem, just hit back and put a space in the middle of the word.

gamespot doesn't allow the words

S tyle and C lassic cuz it's part of html codes and won't work unless they have a "=" after them i think

[QUOTE="The_Dude14"] forbidden>sephy37

whenever you get that problem, just hit back and put a space in the middle of the word.

gamespot doesn't allow the words

S tyle and C lassic cuz it's part of html codes and won't work unless they have a "=" after them i think

Not many people have touched on the online system. If anything that's put me off WWE SvR '07, it's easily rooted down to the countless number of quitters I have encountered while playing a match on Xbox Live. What's even more ridiculous is when someone quits while you're on a streak of wins, thus resetting it back to zero. There needs to be a punishment of some sort or lock during a match that wil disable quitters from quitting.

Though I have to admit, season mode was a fun experience to go through, especially since the locker room captured some qualities of the season mode in WWE SmackDown! 'Shut Your Mouth'. I only hope they develop it further.

Not many people have touched on the online system. If anything that's put me off WWE SvR '07, it's easily rooted down to the countless number of quitters I have encountered while playing a match on Xbox Live. What's even more ridiculous is when someone quits while you're on a streak of wins, thus resetting it back to zero. There needs to be a punishment of some sort or lock during a match that wil disable quitters from quitting.

Though I have to admit, season mode was a fun experience to go through, especially since the locker room captured some qualities of the season mode in WWE SmackDown! 'Shut Your Mouth'. I only hope they develop it further.

hbk91

If they won't give you custom trcks then atleast give us all of the theme songs from past days. None of the game's soundtracks are good at all for entrances. Also Thy need to loop the music, I make an entrance for my CAW giving him chris masters stage, and now song except chris masters is long enough.

When I say loop I don't mean start the song over because that's a bit bad. Last year had that, my custom HBk entrance sounded bad. I also want some parts of the entrance to be custom

[QUOTE="KevyR"]Like Dude said, I hope they don't abandon the PS2 since I don't plan on getting any other system unitl the price of the next gen console are at a reasonable, and affordable price. But I can't wait what they come up with this year. They should start fresh and make a brand new game, not just updating it from the last.Chicago_Nut

[QUOTE="hbk91"]

Not many people have touched on the online system. If anything that's put me off WWE SvR '07, it's easily rooted down to the countless number of quitters I have encountered while playing a match on Xbox Live. What's even more ridiculous is when someone quits while you're on a streak of wins, thus resetting it back to zero. There needs to be a punishment of some sort or lock during a match that wil disable quitters from quitting.

Though I have to admit, season mode was a fun experience to go through, especially since the locker room captured some qualities of the season mode in WWE SmackDown! 'Shut Your Mouth'. I only hope they develop it further.

trick_man01

I personally think that a quit should do more than lose a match. Maybe like 2 matches, or something. Or maybe, if they quit, their body will be a ragdoll in your game and you can beat the s*** out of them and pin them for their loss.

IGN has a just posted reader wishlist that you can find here.sephy37

I'm really not interested in this game, I hardly play '07. And I loved that at first.( luckily for me I never got into the 2006 control scheme)

Unless they make some drastic changes, like..everything, I will not buy.

I'll buy this game too! I want more superstars in the game!

Miz, Deuce&Domino, Tazz as wrestler.

I'll buy this game too! I want more superstars in the game!

Miz, Deuce&Domino, Tazz as wrestler.

nsoliveira

Updated the first post, along with a revised poll.Jackov

However, I'm not sure how excited I am about this game.  My confidence in THQ and Yukes really took a hit with SVR 07.  On paper, I like the sound of the new submission system, but that's only on paper.  Everything that was shown going into last year's game looked great, then I played it and hated it.

It does sound like they've got their head in the right place in improving the AI.

The "Fighting Style" thing does nothing for me.  For one, its been in the game for a few years, just never focused upon.  2, it seems entirely aesthetic.

The Story Mode sounds like a step in the right direction from what they gave us in the interview, but they didn't give us much.  He also said that they merged GM and Story together and that bothers me.  The GM Mode has so much untapped potential.  It its gone, I hope they upgrade the CAPPV.

If they drop the CAPPV, I will be upset.

The opening to the Wii eyes on was perfect.

Like Dude said, I hope they don't abandon the PS2 since I don't plan on getting any other system unitl the price of the next gen console are at a reasonable, and affordable price. But I can't wait what they come up with this year. They should start fresh and make a brand new game, not just updating it from the last.KevyR

Yea your right they should start a brand new game while keeping some of the things that people liked from the other one but I have a wii but i am hoping to get a PS3 before that because it will probaly be harder on the wii