Official Smackdown vs. Raw 2009 Thread

[Xero]

They took it down. Must be a future release, because there was a graphic with game model Bushwhackers.

[Lord-Of-Darkness]

So I sold my 360 with my copy of this. But when I purchased a PS3 I felt compelled to buy this game for it as well.

I just want to know if there are any differences in the versions at all? Except of course that there is more DLC.

[#BROKEN Hasney]

Nope, not at all.

[Lord-Of-Darkness]

Awesome. Because wasn't it last years version that 360 got custom sound tracks and PS3 got fps entrances?

[Dark-Slicer Diago]

Yes it was.

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>It's official, new DLC tomorrow</font> :love:

http://www.wwe.com/inside/news/sdvsraw09/dlc/

[The Mackem]

Vader would be cool but the others a bit 'meh'. Dunno.

[What Would Kevin Do?]

Wow... THat was unexpected.

[Lord-Of-Darkness]

Cool. I'll be getting this and the other pack when my PS3 comes. Not sure I'll use the Bushwackers though.

Pretty sure they should've forgotten about LOW and just had some of the better legends as DLC for this.

You have to wonder what else is yet to come in DLC. Maybe more legends that weren't in LOW. Some guys from the Attitude era? Eddie? Steamboat? Maybe more classic versions of wrestlers like they did with Kane? Or just more alternate attires?

I have to say I doubt they'll include newer additions to the rosters now( Koslov, Tyson Kidd, Jack Swagger etc) simply because it wouldn't give them anything to add next year.

[Funky Fly]

Wow, the 360 version is actually coming out at the same time.

They've supremely fucked up with this patch. It's a simple thing to add, why is it taking so long?:|

[Hanso Amore]

Wow, Vader....Awesome

The rest are a waste of mony, each guy should be a different pack.

[Xero]

Glad it's coming out! :love:

[Xero]

Vader is awesome looking. I am going to beat the shit out of so many jobbers.

[DAMN iNATOR]

Super Crazy was released Novermber 05 2008, good work there fellas.

Well, what do you expect from someone who is Super, and who is Crazy, and well also, Suuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuper Craaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaazy!?(\/):
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I just loved his theme's over-the-top-ness, even though he never got used on TV with it that much, which is sad...he could have been a great mid-upper carder if they'd given him a fair shake.

[Triple Naitch]

Downloaded the bonus pack 2 today. Awesome Vader is in it, but there's no Vader Bomb. :(

[SuperSlim]

Yeah Vader was cool but... just kinda lacked.

I am not however liking the lack of entrance theme for Doink, Earthquake, and the Bushwackers. I really wanted Doink's theme... so anyone have any of those themes? I'd even take heel Doink's theme :D

[Lord-Of-Darkness]

No themes? No Vader Bomb? What move does he use?

[Triple Naitch]

Chokeslam and a Powerbomb.

I just used LimeWire and downloaded most of the themes. I couldn't find the Bushwhackers' for the life of me, though.

[loopydate]

Haven't most of them at one point or another been on one of the WWF/E The Music CDs? I know the Bushwhackers were on Anthology, and I think Vader was on like volume 3 or 4. Can't remember about Doink or 'Quake.

[Xero]

Vader was on 2.

[Triple Naitch]

loopy's right. I just found their theme on iTunes.

[ozzman6669]

Downloading it right now but there is also a free roster update 3, anyone know what it is ??

[Xero]

I think it's just an update to be able to play online against the DLC.

[Gerard]

What finisher does earthquake have? Did they actually animate the earthquake splash or just half ass it and give him a legdrop or something?

[What Would Kevin Do?]

Earthquake Splash, with pre Splash tremors... I think it's the Animation they used to have though...

[Xero]

How did they not give Vader a moonsault? Seriously?

Gonna be editing his moveset and replace the Chokeslam with the Moonsault.

His Powerbomb animation is awesome. Don't know if it's a new move or not, but shit.

When I heard "OH IT'S TIME" I marked out! :love:

[Gerard]

Earthquake Splash, with pre Splash tremors... I think it's the Animation they used to have though...

Yeah just seen it on youtube, the animations really quick, no pause after the tremors just hits the ropes.

Also vader with takers chokeslam. :wtf:

Still don't get why some of them have no music, i can understand some music being licensed from other companies but i wouldn;t have thought that earthquakes theme would be one of them.

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[#BROKEN Hasney]

Oh I get why, laziness. I have come to expect nothing less from THQ/Yukes.

[Xero]

I know one of the 80's/early 90's artists the WWE used are never used anymore, possibly because of contracts. Maybe Jimmy Hart?

[Innovator]

Is it wrong I get a sick pleasure from doing a Mark Henry vs. Vader match

And of course Vader beat the shit out of Cena

[Xero]

I did a Vader vs. Big Daddy V match.

:$

[Innovator]

Vader vs. Mark Henry vs. Earthquake vs. Umaga vs. Big Show vs. Big Daddy V ELIMINATION CHAMBER HOUSE OF FAT

[Gerard]

I did a Vader vs. Big Daddy V match.

:$

Bra on a pole match i hope.

[Xero]

Ladder match. The game froze when we were both on top of the ladder.

[SuperSlim]

loopy's right. I just found their theme on iTunes.

I don't have Itunes... so is there anyway that anyone could possibly send the themes to me? I'll rep whoever can :P

[Gerard]

Ladder match. The game froze when we were both on top of the ladder.

Just as well or the earth woulda been knocked off its axis and sent into the depths of space. :eek:

[Lord-Of-Darkness]

http://thepiratebay.org/torrent/4025298/877_WWE_WWF_Themes

A torrent here with a shit load of themes I downloaded for SvR. Its got the themes needed for the new DLC pack.

[DAMN iNATOR]

To earn this, in Career Mode, I know I have to go for a year, and play all different unlockable match types...I wondered...does this include the Royal Rumble and MiTB Ladder match at WM? They do not unlock in the lists, you just get to compete if you are not already holding both the WWE & World Championships so that is why I was wondering...

[SuperSlim]

How do you open those torrents? I haven't messed with those before.

[Lord-Of-Darkness]

I use Utorrent. Just go to utorrent.com and download it. Then when you click on the torrent download it will download in utorrent.

Once finished it will be yours to open, play, write to a cd....whatever you like

[SuperSlim]

thanks man. that was a big help and now my game will feel just that much more complete :P

[D Mac]

Is it Evil Doink or Good Doink on here?

[Lord-Of-Darkness]

Havent downloaded it yet myself, but from the youtube videos I've seen its Evil Doink. He does the 'Mirror Image Doink' taunt that he and the Double Doink used at WM9

[Funky Fly]

I don't care, gonna give him evil Doink music because it's one of the best heel themes ever. Also, Doink, Earthquake and the Bushwhackers don't have themes.

[Lord-Of-Darkness]

Download the torrent I posted if you want to fill the themes in :y:

[Funky Fly]

I got em all already. Xylot themes was great before it went down.

[Lord-Of-Darkness]

Tell me about it, I had most of them. Put them on my iPod and deleted them from my PC. Figured if I ever needed them again I'd go back....

And thats how I found that torrent

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>I'm hearing there might be one final DLC pack in the works (current guys).

Who would you like to see?

If I had to pick 5 guys...I'd say Christian, Jack Swagger, Primo, Vladimir Kozlov, and......it starts to get really weak trying to think of a 5th guy, so I'd say The Brian Kendrick (similar to how they did the new Jericho)</font>

[DAMN iNATOR]

I'm hearing there might be one final DLC pack in the works (current guys).

Who would you like to see?

If I had to pick 5 guys...I'd say Christian, Jack Swagger, Primo, Vladimir Kozlov, and......it starts to get really weak trying to think of a 5th guy, so I'd say The Brian Kendrick (similar to how they did the new Jericho)


Except the thing about TBK is, he's in the game already, albeit as his "half of Londrick" tag team gimmick, but still...just rip his music to the 360 HD, save it as a playlist, then enter C-A-E for BK, give him a walking animation the whole way through, and reset his music, and voila! Except for the attire, which would still be the black tights, you'd pretty much have TBK in a nutshell...I mean he already has S.B. #2 as his finisher.

Also, my 360 has taken it upon itself to fuck me out of 160 G for the "Gold Rush" (Win every championship in Career Mode at least once, 60G) and "A Day In The Life" (Play Career Mode for 1 Year, playing every match type, 100G). I have won all the titles available, and the guide doesn't say anything about you have to also defend each one once, so I don't think that's it. I believe it could be being stubborn...as for the other one I have played all singles and tag matches that unlocked including both the singles and tag version of TLC. Fuckin' P.O.S.

[Funky Fly]

Dude, he said similar to Jericho. As in Jericho has a DLC alternate with the short tights. As in TBK and regular BK would be separate characters.

[Cuzziebro]

I haven't played the game in ages nor have I bought a PS3 yet due to Uni obligations. And I really don't have time to read through the last 15 pages. But could someone outline the DLC for the game. I wouldn't mind knowing how they did with it and whether its worth getting a PS3 or 360 or whatever.

[Funky Fly]

Pack 1: Ted Dibiase, Super Crazy, Charlie Haas, Evan Bourne, Chris Jericho short tights alternate costume, bunch of PS3 exclusive Diva alternate costumes. All dlc characters have music and Trons.

Pack 2: Bushwhackers, Doin, Vader, Earthquake. Only Vader has music and Tron.

PS3 is better if you need a Blu Ray player, you're not looking for a lot of games and like shit like web browsing on your console and like free but shitty online play.

360 is better if you like lots of games, the ability to chat with friends while playing different games and like well-implemented but expensive (USD$50/year) online play.

[Lord-Of-Darkness]

I switched from scart based 360 to HDMI PS3. What a difference.

So I'd be inclined to say PS3, but I'm totally biased due to the improvement that I've personally seen.

[Lord-Of-Darkness]

So I found a cheat for a 90 point CAW. Just enter MAXCAS into the cheat screen. The notification comes up that its worked. But my new CAW is still 39. Anyone else have this problem?

[#BROKEN Hasney]

I switched from scart based 360 to HDMI PS3. What a difference.

So I'd be inclined to say PS3, but I'm totally biased due to the improvement that I've personally seen.

Well yeah. Switching your 360s connection from SCART to Component/HDMI would have been the same massive improvement ;)

[Funky Fly]

So I found a cheat for a 90 point CAW. Just enter MAXCAS into the cheat screen. The notification comes up that its worked. But my new CAW is still 39. Anyone else have this problem?

That is the fucking patch everyone is still waiting for on the 360 version because building up a CAW takes FOREVER in Career mode. Also, you can probably choose your abilities, while the 360 users are still stuck with whatever the first 6 they unlock are.

[Lord-Of-Darkness]

But its not working :(

[Lord-Of-Darkness]

Well yeah. Switching your 360s connection from SCART to Component/HDMI would have been the same massive improvement ;)

lol I know that. My XBox was too old though, and so didn't have a HDMI socket.

[The Mackem]

Bought 09 for the PS2. Only had a few games and it's the first one I've had since 06.

Gameplay seems really slow and the controls seem a lot different but I'm sure I'll get used to it
Only played Exhibition so far but am already looking and thinking where the longevity will come from
Ladder match seemed to take really long when you get up there and wait ages for the belt 'meter' or whatever you would call it empties for the win.
Goes a bit funny when you leave the ring with camera angles etc

It's good for what I wanted it for, which was just the opportunity to have a wrestling game for when I fancy a go.

[The Mackem]

Finished the Jericho storyline, working through the CM Punk one.

[James Steele]

Money In The Bank matches are such a clusterfuck, it is amazing how fun they can be.

[Xero]

Until you realize it can take a literal hour to win the damn thing.

[James Steele]

Until you realize it can take a literal hour to win the damn thing.

The longest one I had was like 45 minutes.

[James Steele]

Now, if you have a Hoss-A-maniA MITB then it will take forever.

Khali vs Batista vs Show vs Kane vs Undertaker vs Henry

[The Mackem]

Do the ladder matches always take so long because it takes ages to pull the damn belt down or is it just me?

[James Steele]

Do the ladder matches always take so long
because it takes ages to pull the damn belt down or is it just me?

That is exactly why. I think they should have kept the old system where you just button mashed until you came down with it. The old system of just 1st to touch the belt wins and the new system of the draining meter are just horrible.

[The Mackem]

It doesn't make any sense when you are holding on to the belt for ages and it looks like you have frozen.

[Lord-Of-Darkness]

I think it should be more like LoW, where the fight is to actually get up the ladder. Once you're up, you unclip the belt and its yours.

That way, it seems more like an actual ladder match. At the start its easy to climb the ladder, but you'll be lucky to make it with your opponent(s) so fresh.

Although later in the match, your opponents will be weaker, but so will you. If you manage to get up the ladder before they get to you, the belt is yours.

I've said it on here before, but where as the overall game sucked a little, there are some things they could definately implement into the SvR series such as the ladder match, the cage door, the size of the HIAC(and the thumbtacks), and the Royal Rumble system.

[James Steele]

Legends of WrestleMania or Legends of Wrestling?

That sounds pretty damn nifty.

[Lord-Of-Darkness]

Legends of Wrestlemania

[The Mackem]

Unlocked two fantastic wrestlers 'Masked Man' and 'Tony'. What a day. It actually made it more of a mark out moment when I unlocked Snitsky, however, after those two disappointments.