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CB Games Exclusive Interview: Smackdown Vs Raw 2008

By CB Games Staff: 2007-06-12 08:45:02
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CB Games Exclusive Interview: Smackdown Vs Raw 2008 Okay, check this out: We’ve been digging SD vs Raw 2K8 ever since it was announced. We cover the game as much as possible and it only makes sense to us, if we gave our loyal readers even more insight into the game by landing an interview. So here it is: THQ’s Associate Game Director, Dan Ryan, took some time out of his busy schedule to lay down a few answers for our questions. Just drop down below to get the skinny on some of the latest details regarding one of the biggest sports games of the year.



CB Games: We know that wrestlers will have up to two fighting styles this time around. So will players be able to select any kind of finisher for their created wrestler, no matter what the fighting style? or will certain finishers (i.e., Triangle Choke, Flowing DDT, etc.,) be attached to specific fighting styles?

D. Ryan: When it came to creating Fighting Styles to offer players a unique experience, depending on which Superstar they select, we wanted to go all out with it. As far as move sets go, each Fighting Style has certain moves assigned to it, in order to really differentiate between Superstars. This is all done to create the most realistic WWE experience possible, as you wouldn’t normally see a Powerhouse like the 6’11” Undertaker performing a 450 Splash on an opponent.

CB Games: Reversals always play a big part in making a match dynamic. But I notice a lot of times finishers can’t be reversed in most wrestling games...except for maybe Fire Pro games. Will players be able to reverse any of the finishers in SD vs Raw 2K8?

D. Ryan: Definitely, as has been the case in past games in the SmackDown vs. Raw series. We try our hardest to replicate the unpredictable nature of actual WWE matches, and any fan knows that Superstars can overcome even the most insurmountable odds if they have enough intestinal fortitude, or in our game’s case, enough skill.



CB Games: Will the season/career mode for SD vs Raw 2K8 feature any multiplayer support, whether it’s local or online?

D. Ryan: This year, our primary focus was making the single player story mode the absolute best that it can be by combining the Season and General Manager Modes into one cohesive experience. In fact this year it is now being dubbed WWE 24/7 Mode, as the player has a new objective to become a WWE Legend. With that being said, multiplayer is always a huge part of our game, so we made a special effort to still allow additional players to jump in at any time and battle it out in all 24/7 Mode matches.

CB Games: Is there any estimate on how many of the ECW brand wrestlers will make it into the game?

D. Ryan: Unfortunately, you’re just going to have to wait and see exactly how many ECW Superstars make it in the final roster, but be rest assured that there will definitely be a major ECW presence in WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2008. I can tell you that we not only plan on including newer ECW Superstars like Bobby Lashley, but also a good number of ECW Originals will be making their SmackDown vs. Raw debut.

CB Games: Speaking of wrestlers in the game...for the wrestlers who don’t make the initial roster, will players be able to re-create their absentee favorites in the CAW (like the Brooklyn Brawler or Mikey Whipwreck)?

D. Ryan: We pride ourselves in having the most robust Create A Superstar system possible, and with the total number of parts pushing 1,600, if players can dream up a Superstar, there’s a good chance that they can create them. Being lifelong followers of WWE ourselves, we took special care in adding certain parts that will please even the most obsessive wrestling fan.

CB Games: With submission specialist playing a bigger role in SD vs Raw 2K8, will players be able to target specific body parts and use a series of submissions to wear down that body part on an opponent?

D. Ryan: This year, we’ve completely revamped submission gameplay, and this is one of the areas of the game that we’re most excited about. In doing this, we’ve gotten rid of the typical button-mashing mechanic in order to make way for an analog-controlled submission system. Players now decide exactly how much punishment they want to inflict on an opponent’s limb, as they actually do all of the wrenching themselves via the Right Stick. In addition to this, we’ve added a specific Submission Fighting Style that takes advantage of this new element in gameplay.



CB Games: Following up on the last question, will there be permanent damage (long-term injuries) that wrestlers will incur during the Season, in result of unnecessary roughness?

D. Ryan: In 24/7 Mode, there will be injuries that can affect how much damage the player’s Superstar has already sustained prior going into a match. This adds a new strategy as players must now take into account the physical toll that that WWE Superstars place on their bodies by merely stepping into the ring. If the player elects to play as a General Manager, injuries will play a more significant role as Superstars can end up on the shelf for weeks at a time, providing players with a true simulation experience.

CB Games: The General Manager mode was pretty cool in SD vs Raw 2K7. Given that the Season Mode and General Manager mode are now combined, has this opened up new doors as to how storylines and backstage segments will play out?

D. Ryan: First of all, what exactly do you mean by “pretty” cool? (chuckles) All joking aside, by marrying aspects of Season Mode and GM Mode, the game has definitely changed. This year in 24/7 Mode, if a player truly wants to cement their status as a Legend of the SmackDown vs. Raw universe, they not only have to master their skills inside the ring, but outside of it as well.

CB Games: Well, this just makes us even more psyched about the game. Thanks, Dan, for answering our questions. And best of luck with Smackdown vs Raw 2008!



Be sure to drop back in with CB Games for more information regarding Smackdown vs Raw 2008, or visit the Official THQ Website for more details.



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  • these wrestlers should be in future games i hope!!!!
    gorilla monsoon
    antionio rocca
    ultimo dragon
    bob backland
    the fabulas moolah
    one man gang
    ted diabese
    king kong bundy
    yokosuna
    jesse ventura
    bruno sammartino
    volkoff
    big daddy v
    hhh
    rock
    andre the giant
    giant baba
    dusty rhodes
    iron sheik
    rick martel
    jake the snake roberts
    tajiri
    the shiek
    sabu
    trish tratus
    may yound
    mark henry
    freebird
    rock n roll express
    bobo bazil
    st.slaughter
    mr.fuji
    henning(axl and kurt
    all the orton family
    raven
    too cold scorpio
    demolition
    hart famil(stu also)
    jimmy heart
    legion of doom
    george steele
    macho man
    tito santana
    eddie gilbert
    von eric family
    eddie guerrio and family(dad and cousins
    peter miavia
    rocky johnson
    funk(all of them
    ole anderson(four horsman)
    de beer
    piper
    bad news brown
    alundra blaze
    adrain adonis
    flair
    barbairian and mene
    faces of fear(sullivan too)
    d'lo brownmolly holly(holly family)
    lawler
    tazz
    road dogg

    rude
    tracy smothers
    patterson
    bravo

    we need wepons,bring all,barbwire,capture flag,blind man,cash in bank,ultime sumission,inferno,casket
    let u s fight backstage,even have segment of interuption etc
    all you see tv plus more
    undertaker
    orton
    chavo
    etc
    must be able to play women in story mode,24/7 mode,create better be better,n.od.sable,bertha,sunny
    lita
    we need mor blood
    we need better story lines
    fix all probles
  • I wish that ECW superstars will be used in smackdown vs.raw 2009.Also,is there any way that you can get more gameplay on Smackown vs.Raw 2008 after you beat the Hall of Fame,General Manager mode and Superstar mode?
  • i hope lita and layla and micky james and maria and beth phonix and chyna and natalya and michele mcool and victoria and maryse and ariel and cherry and brie will be in the game
  • I think that on smackdown vs raw 2010 you should add championship scrambles [and falls count anywhere matches]. Also you should put more superstars on, like:

    .chris benoit
    .paul london
    .brian kendrick


    .AND DEFINITELY CHRIS JERICO !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


    P.S YOU SHOULD ALSO LET PEOPLE MAKE THEIR OWN MATCHES.
  • i know Smackdown vs Raw 2008 is already out and all but for me the divas roster should have been:

    RAW- Candice Michelle
    Jillian
    Melina
    Mickie James

    (non-playables- Lilian Garcia-announcer, Maria- backstage interviewer, Sharmell- manager)

    SMACKDOWN- Ashley
    Kristal
    Torrie Wilson
    Victoria

    (non-playables- Cherry- manager, Maryse- hostess)

    ECW- Ariel
    Trinity

    (nonplayables- Brooke, Kelly Kelly, Layla- extreme expose)
  • i love raw and smackdown/ecw
  • If They do decide to do SVR 2009 i think they should have a List of its own Legends and have 2 different Season Modes one with the Current Wrestlers and A Season Mode that of 1988-1992.... BEST STORY MODES EVERRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR.....

    That would make the Edition Even More Special an will get better Sales....

    Can u just imagine... If u pick Jake the Snake u can have him have his own personal Story Mode with The Feud he had with Macho Man An elizabeth.... And Hulk hogan an his feud with the Warrior..... Or Bret with Perfect..... Things like that... Randy an Ric Flair Having there Feud an Ric flair showing off His WCW championship belt an him just making everyone hate him....

    I would LOVE A GAME LIKE THAT..... Who wouldnt
  • Too Cool & Rikishi should be put in Smackdown vs Raw 2009
  • I think it would be great if Ministry/American Bad Ass Undertaker be in Smackdown vs Raw 2009.
  • I think Chyna "The Ninth Wonder Of The World" and Masked Kane with old theme song should be in Smackdown vs Raw 2009.
  • this game is soooo cool
  • I want hornsewoggle in 09
  • this game wil kick ass for me its so cool
  • get me a game call smackdown vs raw 2009
  • These are the Divas that should be on Smackdown vs Raw 2009, I know it's a bit early for 09' cause 08' just got released [p.s. it rocks] Anyways
    RAW :P
    Beth Phoenix
    Candice Michelle
    Jillian Hall
    Maria
    Mickie James
    Melina - Heps good female wrestler

    SmackDown :D
    Ashley - She Rocks and she is so hot
    Michelle McCool
    Torrie Wilson - So Sexy
    Victoria

    ECW :)
    Kelly Kelly
    Layla

    Yeah, Ashley, Torrie Wilson and Melina 4 Life
    Peace
    Don't Take Drugs & Stay In Skool (WTF LOL)
    Forget the last part (stay in skool)
  • i think that on smackdown vs raw 2009 the divas should be
    victoria
    layla
    areal
    micky
    torry
    beth phoenix
    candice
    melina
    kelly kelly
    ashley and
    broke
  • the game is really good, but i dont know if the rosters are different for all the different platforms, coz one of my mates said it was,,,

    but i dont see why when you create a person, you have some dodgy ready made avatar of some lady or dude... that confuses me, i think when you create a superstar, it should be made better, like make it seem like your created dude it actually in the game, not some dodgy random weirdo,

    and also, WHY ARENT PAUL LONDON AND BRIAN KENDRICK IN THE GAME?

    there are so many superstars they've left off the roster, they havent even got eddie guerrero, and they havent got vickie guerrero either, and ever cryme time, and chavo are on the game, and theyve been released since then, and theyve left out duece and domino (which is probably a good thing though)
    and theyve left out heaps of divas, where's victoria, beth phoenix, jillian, (why cant you play as maria?)there's no layla, and why isnt there trish and llita!? and why isnt chyna included as a legend?

    WHY THE FRANKFURT IS THERE NO HULK HOGAN!!!
    HOW CAN YOU HAVE A WRESTLING GAME WITHOUT HIM????


    ok, so the game is still good, but come on guys, it's meant to be an improvement and i reckon it's just gotten worse.

  • can you get bra and panties match or any type of match like that the bonus disc is greatthey need to add so of the match from the first few game and the idea when you walked around and asked for thing was sweet
  • victoria should be on the game and beth pheonix and maria.............................there are 50 superstars and 7 are divas i mean thats pathetic how can u guys make so little divas...........the next game svr 2009 should be 15 divas............

    1. Kelly Kelly
    2. Ariel
    3. Layla El
    4. Brokke
    5. Candice
    6. Mickie
    7. Ashley
    8. Victoria
    9. Maria
    10. Michelle
    11. Torrie
    12. Beth phenoix
    13. Melina
    14. Kristal........ETC!!!!!!!!!
    and 15. TRISH STRATUS!!!!!!!!!!!!.
  • What are the new matches this year
  • this game has the best graphics in entire gaming
  • Is the fans going to be more realistic and the commentators. Can Create a match?
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