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The games we hate to love (Feature)

Mar 26, 2009

Yesterday, we mercilessly tore apart your favorite games, explaining in cruel, cold detail why you have always been wrong for loving them. Today, the tables are turned. Today, we open ourselves up to ridicule.

The following games are really, honestly bad. If not, they’re hopelessly broken or offensively mediocre. At the very least, they’re extremely embarrassing to play for some unfortunate reason or another. ...

WWE Smackdown! vs RAW 2008 - Obama vs Clinton (Video)

Apr 21, 2008

Rip up the squared circle in yet another game from the WWE. Hopefully the Bra and Panties match returns, 'cause frankly not enough games have that mode.

The Visual history of WWE SmackDown! (Feature)

Apr 17, 2008

With the recent announcement of ultimate Cro-Magnon bust-em-up, WWE SmackDown! vs RAW 2009 for every system under the sun, we rounded up images from all installments to see if history’s been kind to the aging grappler. Head here to chart the rise and fall of the core gameplay, even if it has changed little (why mess with sweaty success?) The graphics, however, have gone from what we’d consider Picasso baby-chum on the ...

New WWE video game announcement this Friday (News)

Mar 27, 2008

From VideoGamer.com: "THQ is to announce the "next addition to the WWE videogame family" on Friday, March 28. No further details of the announcement have been released, although we're anticipating news of WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2009."

Aussie game charts: Dec. 10-16 - Grand Theft Scratchy hijacks the charts (News)

Dec 22, 2007

The Simpsons Game for PlayStation 2 has finally managed to take out the top spot in the Australian game charts -- seven weeks after its initial release -- according to data trackers GfK Australia. The DS version of the game also made it into the top 10, taking out the seventh spot.

Super Mario Galaxy for the Nintendo Wii -- last week's number one -- fell down to number two during the week of December 10-December 16. Drawn to Life for the Nintendo DS has reappeared in the overall charts at number three after a brief hiatus. Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare for the Xbox 360 climbed up from the previous week to number five, while Activision's other chart topper -- Guitar Hero 3: Legends of Rock -- is nowhere to be seen. Halo 3 for the 360 has reappeared at number nine, while Nintendo's Big Brain Academy: Wii Degree bundle ended the week at number 10.

Get pumped: THQ, GameStop holding online Smackdown vs. Raw tournament (News)

Dec 7, 2007

Destructoid writes:

"If you think you have what it takes to oil up your virtual superstar and step into the squared-circle with other oiled up virtual superstars, you're in for a treat. THQ has announced that a GameStop sponsored WWE Smackdown vs. Raw 2008 tournament, that will have the winner scoring a pair of floor tickets to WrestleMania 24."

Current European Best Sellers (News)

Dec 3, 2007

EA's Need for Speed ProStreet leaves the competition behind in Germany, while Smackdown takes the honors in Spain.

Germany:

01. Need for Speed ProStreet (PS2)
02. Need for Speed ProStreet (PC)
03. Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare (PC)
04. Super Mario Galaxy (Wii)
05. Need for Speed ProStreet (PS3)
06. Crysis (PC)
07. High School Musical: Sing It (PS2)
08. Brain Training (DS)
09. More Brain Training (DS)
10. The Settlers (DS)

Spain:

01. WWE Smackdown! vs. Raw 2008 (PS2)
02. Assassin's Creed (PS3)
03. Pro Evolution Soccer 2008 (PS2)
04. Super Mario Galaxy (Wii)
05. Need for Speed ProStreet (PS3)
06. WWE Smackdown! vs. RAW 2008 (PSP)
07. More Brain Training (DS)
08. Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare (PS3)
09. Imagine Being Mum (DS)
10. Dragon Ball Z Budokai Tenkaichi (PS2

Dominate WWE SmackDown! vs RAW 2008 (Feature)

Nov 28, 2007

Nov 28, 2007 SmackDowns changed quite a lot this year. The big news is the arrival of the ECW brand - with Sandman, Burke and Sabu on board youre going to have to learn to use tables, ladders and chairs like you never have before, and with Dreamer up against you in General Manager (GM) mode youre going to have to be smarter than ever when it comes to the draft... Editor's Note: All images are from the Xbox 360 version - check out the rest of our tasty screens ...

Call of Duty 4 storms German, Spanish charts (News)

Nov 19, 2007

The latest videogame sales data released for Germany and Spain shows Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare making a strong debut.

In Germany, Activision's first-person shooter captured the top three spots, with the PC version at number one, followed by the Xbox 360 version and the PS3 version in at number three

Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare was slightly less popular in Spain, but still managed to capture three of the top ten spots. The PS3 version debuted at number three, followed by the Xbox 360 version at number four and the PC version at number eight.

Germany:

1. Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare (PC)
2. Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare (360)
3. Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare (PS3)
4. Hellgate: London (PC)
5. WWE Smackdown! vs. Raw 2008 (PS2)
6. Fussball Manager 2008 (PC)
7. Singstar: Apres Ski (PS2)
8. Dr. Kawashima's Gehirn-Jogging (DS)
9. The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass (DS)
10. Singstar: Rock Ballads (PS2)

Spain:

1. Pro Evolution Soccer 2008 (PS2)
2. WWE Smackdown! vs. RAW 2008 (PS2)
3. Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare (PS3)
4. Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare (360)
5. Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi 3 (PS2)
6. Pro Evolution Soccer 2008 (PS3)
7. WWE Smackdown! vs. RAW 2008 (PS3)
8. Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare (PC)
9. WWE Smackdown! vs. RAW 2008 (PSP)
10. The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass (DS)

WWE SmackDown! vs RAW 2008 (Review)

Nov 13, 2007

Nov 13, 2007 For the grappling fan on the go, PSP SmackDown's the obvious choice. Cramming almost everything from its bigger cousins onto a Keebler-sized disc can't be easy, but Yuke's have just about managed it. This version's graphics have improved fractionally this year, and the Yokozuna-sized loading pauses that plagued earlier editions of the game seem to have been slimmed down a bit. What doesn't work quite so well is the control system. With lots of new moves and more emphasis on ...

New WWE SmackDown! 2008 trailer (News)

Nov 9, 2007

Nov 9, 2007 Males between the ages of 10 and 34 - put down that Victorias Secret catalogue and shut off Family Guy ‘cause we have a spanking-new SmackDown! vs Raw 2008 trailer for your adolescent-minded peepers. On display here is the entrance theme for the members of DX, Triple H and Shawn Michaels. Watch as they strut to ringside amidst bizarre subliminal images of bar codes, exotic dancers and a police unit. Fun fact: DX or Degeneration-X is derived from the terms ...

EGM December 2007 Review Scores Roundup (News)

Oct 23, 2007

The review scores from EGM #222 (December 2007) are revealed:

* Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock: 9, 8.5, 8
* Sega Rally Revo: 7.5, 7, 7
* Conan: 5.5, 5.5, 5.5
* WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2008: 8, 7, 5.5
* Clive Barker's Jericho: 3, 4.5, 4.5 (Shame of the Month)
* The Simpsons Game: 7, 6.5, 7
* Bladestorm: The Hundred Years War: 4, 6, 4
* Folklore: 5.5, 7.5, 8
* The Eye of Judgment: 8, 8, 8
* Ratchet and Clank Future: Tools of Destruction: 8.5, 9.5, 9
* Halo 3: 10, 10, 9
* Ace Combat 6: Fires of Liberation: 6.5, 6.5, 8
* Half-Life 2 Orange Box: 10, 9.5, 10
* Beautiful Katamari: 7, 4.5, 4
* Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trials and Tribulations: 9, 7, 7.5
* Disgaea: Afternoon of Darkness: 7.5, 7, 7
* Silent Hill: Origins: 7.5, 7, 7

The history of WWE SmackDown! (Feature)

Oct 5, 2007

Oct 5, 2007 With SmackDown! vs. RAW 2008 debuting next month, now's as good a time as any to look back on the series' highs and lows from the last decade - without the original PSOne titles (sorry fans). Join us on a rollercoaster ride through the heart of ...

SmackDown! demo hits stores (News)

Oct 1, 2007

Oct 1, 2007 We know, we know - all this talk about the brand new Superstar Fighting System and ECW Extreme Rules match for this years inclusion into the WWE SmackDown! franchise has got your tights in a bunch because you havent yet sampled the fine musclehead beatdowns. Turn that frown upside down because starting today, October 1, you can obtain a demo of WWE SmackDown! vs. RAW 2008 at select retail chains by pre-ordering the game. Its kind of a sparse demo with only three arenas, one-on-one ...

WWE SmackDown! vs RAW 2008 (Screenshots)

Sep 27, 2007

The fighting styles of SmackDown! '08 (Feature)

Sep 21, 2007

Sept 21, 2007 One constant complaint from fans of the long-running SmackDown! franchise has been that the wrestlers control the same for the most part. Oh sure, specific wrestlers have been tweaked annually to reflect their real-life counterpart and weight class, but now you can choose primary and secondary fighting styles, forever changing the way you play WWEs pinnacle sim. We just got a hold of all primary and secondary from the WWE fanatics at THQ so you can start planning your future ...

WWE SmackDown! vs RAW 2008 - hands-on style showdown (Preview)

Sep 17, 2007

Sep 17, 2007 In the real world, an ass-kicking is an ass-kicking. It doesn't matter if the other guy is a street brawling gang banger, your martial artist dorm buddy, the bully on the playground, or the girl scout from down the street - the fundamental problem is someone is pounding their knuckles into your face and stomping on your spleen. As such, any further details are ultimately inconsequential. In the world of professional wrestling, however, the fight is largely secondary to the show. ...

WWE spin-offs in the pipeline (News)

Aug 20, 2007

Aug 20, 2007 At a WWE Smackdown Vs Raw 2008 event held in London last week, THQ's vice president of product development, Keith Kirby, revealed that gamers could look forward to a lot more WWE offerings in the future, providing dedicated lovers of the wrestling with more besides the annual update of its flagship series. Although carefully cagey about details, Kirby told GamesRadar that he had recently been in New York for a meeting, the purpose of which was to "talk about all sorts of new and ...

Exclusive WWE Smackdown vs RAW 2008 screens and interview (News)

Aug 16, 2007

New issue of free PSP/DS magazine has new screens of WWE Smackdown vs RAW 2008, preview and developer interview. Also includes God of War: Chains of Olympus, Zelda and more.

WWE SmackDown! vs RAW 2008 - Fighting Styles 08-01-07 (Video)

Aug 1, 2007

Rip up the squared circle in yet another game from the WWE. Hopefully the Bra and Panties match returns, 'cause frankly not enough games have that mode.

WWE SmackDown! vs. RAW 08 - hands-on (Preview)

Jul 6, 2007

"Recently I was playing against someone and he was fighting like Stone Cold Steve Austin," says Taku Chihaya, director of the new SmackDown!, "Not because of the character, but just because he never stopped. He was going crazy." This is what SmackDown's all about. It's not about the wrestlers just looking like the real thing - although they do, right down to the Sandman's grimace and Lashley's terrifying biceps - it's about them feeling like the real thing. It's about Rey Mysterio bouncing ...

WWE SmackDown! Vs. RAW 2008 (Preview)

May 11, 2007

Gradually, the WWE games review scores have, like a greasy tortoise, been slipping slowly downhill - due mainly to the fact that theyve started to feel the same, year in, year out. We want this decline to be arrested and SmackDown! 2008, the series PS3 debut - following the cancellation of last years planned next-gen wrestler - might do just that. Weve already reported on this years new features, although well clarify some of them in greater ...

Free WWE SmackDown! wallpaper (News)

Apr 23, 2007

Are you tired of walking by your friend/co-workers monitor with that adorable puppy desktop and getting drawn into conversations about how cute their pet looks? Wouldnt you rather have people walking by your monitor and engaging you in discussions about what went down on RAW last week? Heres your chance to swing water cooler discussions in your favor by downloading our gigantic WWE-themed wallpaper in celebration of WWE SmackDown! vs. RAW 2008. Click on the Images tab, select the wallpaper ...

The future of SmackDown vs. Raw (Feature)

Apr 20, 2007

Recently, GamesRadar got the chance to sit down with THQ's director of development, Keith Kirby, to talk about the company's immensely popular wrestling videogames. Kirby discussed working with the WWE, how the writing process will change in future games and the upcoming competition from Midway's TNA Wrestling title. He also talked about the company's acquisition of the UFC license and THQ's stance on being the preeminent publisher of videogames featuring sweaty men grappling in tights. Read ...

WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2008 (Preview)

Apr 9, 2007

Though they probably won't feature Donald Trump shaving the head of WWE chairman Mr. McMahon like this year's WrestleMania, both the wrestling and gaming worlds are eagerly anticipating what the next round of WWE-licensed titles will hold. In much the way Vince McMahon will be more aerodynamic without his gray coiffure, the SmackDown vs. Raw series is streamlining to be even more intuitive to control while also offering more gameplay depth. As the former rogue promotion of Extreme ...

WWE Superstar Challenge + SVR 2008 (News)

Apr 6, 2007

We know you can get all the details you need on Smackdown vs. Raw 2008 just by reading our info-packed first look at the game. This article has everything you want to know, packed into one spot - just click over and drink in the pure power. But wrestling is nothing without the personality of its superstars. That's why we sent our man Justin Leeper into the field armed with a cameraman and a microphone to cover the annual Superstar Challenge, where WWE wrestlers square off in Smackdown vs. Raw ...

WWE SmackDown! vs RAW 2008 - Superstar Challenge 04-06-07 (Video)

Apr 6, 2007

Rip up the squared circle in yet another game from the WWE. Hopefully the Bra and Panties match returns, 'cause frankly not enough games have that mode.

New SmackDown announced - first screens (News)

Apr 2, 2007

THQ is gearing up to unleash its latest body-slamming brawler, WWE SmackDown! vs. Raw 2008, for Wii, PS3, 360, PS2 and handhelds DS and PSP. We also have the first screens of the amazingly detailed wrestlers. So real that we can't tell if they're overacting or really hurt. Bringing the game into the next generation, THQ is incorporating new Struggle Submission and Superstar Fighting Style systems, although specifically what this means for gameplay is yet to be ...

Strategy Guide (Cheat)

Nov 29, 2007

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Unlockable Arenas (Unlockable)

Nov 27, 2007

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Legends (Unlockable)

Nov 16, 2007

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Unlockable Characters (Unlockable)

Nov 16, 2007

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Unlockables (Unlockable)

Nov 16, 2007

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