WWE SmackDown vs. Raw is the video game series based on the WWE and features professional wrestlers from it. The video game series has shipped over 47 million copies over the world since 1999. Now THQ and JAKKS Pacific have announced that the video game, WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2010 is being developed and will release in the fall of 2009 for the Xbox 360, PS2, PS3, PSP, Wii and Nintendo DS.
The game will have the Undertaker, John Cena, Rey Mysterio, Edge and Randy Orton, five of WWE’s Superstars on the cover and in the game, players will have more freedom than ever afforded in the franchise.
“John Cena, Undertaker, Randy Orton, Edge and Rey Mysterio are incredible WWE Superstars who represent the athleticism, creativity, individuality and strength of today’s live WWE programming,” Brian Coleman, Vice President of global brand management at THQ stated. “These powerful traits symbolize our vision to give players extensive creative freedom and make WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2010 the most authentic, entertaining and compelling simulation of live WWE programming to date.”
“The WWE SmackDown vs. Raw titles keep getting better and better, and we are honored to have such incredible classic Superstars as John Cena, Undertaker, Randy Orton, Edge and Rey Mysterio on the front cover of WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2010 for all platforms,” Senior Vice President of interactive, JAKKS Pacific, Nelo Lucich exclaimed. “Their intensity and commitment to wrestling excellence epitomize the spirit of this year’s videogame.”
More on the game will be revealed surrounding SummerSlam on pay-per-view August 23, 2009. WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2010 is scheduled to release this fall while prices are not yet known.