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How Will You Play? Embrace the Superstar Lifestyle and Become a Legend in WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2008

Latest Installment in the No. 1 Fighting Video Game Franchise Enters the Ring With Debut on Three New Platforms

THQ has announced that WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2008 is now available at major retailers throughout North America. The latest addition to the leading fighting video game franchise turns the Superstars of today into the Legends of tomorrow, delivering prominent new features and enhancements, in addition to debuting on three new platforms - the Wii home video game system, Nintendo DS and PLAYSTATION 3 computer entertainment system. WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2008 is also available for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system and PSP (PlayStationPortable) system, with the wireless version slated to launch on various mobile carriers worldwide throughout November. WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2008 is rated "T" for Teen and is available for the suggested retail prices of $59.95 (PLAYSTATION 3 system, Xbox 360), $49.95 (Wii, PlayStation 2 system), $39.95 (PSP system) and $29.95 (Nintendo DS).

"WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2008 marks the largest simultaneous cross-platform launch to date for the franchise, and we are excited by its extensive worldwide growth potential with a broad audience of gamers," said Bob Aniello, senior vice president of worldwide marketing, THQ. "The unique game play features delivered across the platforms, including our debut offerings on the Wii, Nintendo DS and PLAYSTATION 3 system, offer gamers more ways to embrace the WWE video game experience."

"The new features offered in WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2008 deliver fresh, innovative game play that significantly enhances this classic and enormously popular video game franchise," said Nelo Lucich, vice president of interactive, JAKKS Pacific. "Players can look forward to more choice, control and strategic options with the new Superstar Fighting Styles, and with the RAW, SmackDown and ECW brands all represented, players can embrace this latest installment like no other before."