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Kalyx triaD 09-24-2006 03:30 PM

The tutorial vids are pretty informative though. I guess they'll be in-game to watch. (MySpace Page)

HHH has DX taunt.

Kalyx triaD 09-24-2006 03:36 PM

LOL at Undertaker's reaction to Rey's dropkick (1st Tutorial Vid).

Cuzziebro 09-24-2006 08:21 PM

Atleast they are beginning to add more in-ring realism in the games.
Also, Yay for DX Crotch Chops!

Dark-Slicer Diago 09-25-2006 09:07 AM

http://ps2media.ign.com/ps2/image/ar...5033148546.jpg

Finishers - Spear 5 and Edgecution

STR 8
SUB 8
DUR 8.5
TEC 8
SPD 7.5
CHA 8.5
HRD 9
STA 8

PS2
Edge's Entrance
Edge vs John Cena TLC
Spear

credit - Jeremy Dunham, ps2.ign.com

360
Edge's Entrance
Edge vs Big Vito
Spear

http://ps2media.ign.com/ps2/image/ar...5034953253.jpg

Finishers - Diving Moonsault 3 and Lita DDT

STR 4
SUB 4.5
DUR 4
TEC 6
SPD 7
CHA 7.5
HRD 5
STA 7.5

PS2
Lita's Entrance
Lita vs Jillian Hall
Lita DDT

credit - Jeremy Dunham, ps2.ign.com

360
Lita's Entrance
Lita vs Melina
Lita DDT

TerranRich 09-25-2006 10:32 AM

DAMN! MUCH more realistic Lita (and even Edge) than SVR 06. I gotta check these out at home (at work right now, and can't have sound on during video). ;)

Disturbed316 09-25-2006 11:03 AM

Smackdown Coutdown: JBL
 
http://ps2media.ign.com/ps2/image/ar...2070113734.jpg

Video 1 - Entrance

Here comes the COMMENTATING.......GAWWWWWWD! lol it sounds like the limo crashed. JBL gets out and he walks down to the ring, it's really similar to his 06 entrance. He gets in the ring, climbs the turnbuckle and taunts the crowd.

Video 2 - Fighting time

JBL vs Boogeyman. POOOOOOOUUUUUUUNNNNNNNNCCCCCCCCEEEEEEEEEE by JBL, who then locks in a neck vice. He then taunts and punches Boogey in the head a number of times. He then takes him down again with a neckbreaker.

Video 3 - Fighting time II

JBL again punches Boogey in the head and then CLOTHESLINE FROM HELL! He gets the pin and celebrates by taunting/posing for the crowd.

http://ps2media.ign.com/ps2/image/ar...2070049814.jpg
http://ps2media.ign.com/ps2/image/ar...2070048220.jpg
http://ps2media.ign.com/ps2/image/ar...2070047392.jpg

Disturbed316 09-25-2006 11:14 AM

Smackdown Countdown: Hardcore Holly
 
http://ps2media.ign.com/ps2/image/ar...2065807244.jpg

Video 1 - Entrance

Holly comes out saluting the crowd, acting all baby face. I prefer his older music, the one which he and Crash used :( He walks down to the ring, gets in and taunts for the crowd from the turnbuckle.

Video 2 - Fighting time

Holly vs RVD, Holly takes down RVD was a clothesline and hoists him up for a gutbuster. Holly stamps and punches RVD and locks in an ARM BAR submission. Holly rolls RVD up but gets a two count.

Video 3 - Fighting time II

Holly knee's RVD in the gut a couple of times and after taking him down with a clothesline he gives him the Alabama Slam for a two count. End

http://ps2media.ign.com/ps2/image/ar...2065735027.jpg
http://ps2media.ign.com/ps2/image/ar...2065733808.jpg
http://ps2media.ign.com/ps2/image/ar...2065734417.jpg

Disturbed316 09-25-2006 11:37 AM

Smackdown Countdown: Edge
 
http://ps2media.ign.com/ps2/image/ar...5033148546.jpg

Video 1 - Entrance

ROFL "Press R2 for centerpiece spinning" Edge comes out with the WWE Title (Cena version) around his waist, although it looks abit small. He walks down to the ring and slides in. He climbs the turnbuckle and taunts the crowd.

Video 2 - Fighting time

Edge vs Cena in a TLC match. Edge steals the ladder of Cena and smashes it in his face. He hits Cena with the ladder another three times and after a couple of counters by Cena, Edge hits the Edgecution and gets a two count.

Video 3 - Fighting time II

Cena is busted wide open and gets taken down by a spining heal kick. Edge then sets Cena up for the Spear and hits him hard. He goes for the cover and gets a three count, ending the match. Edge celebrates by getting in Cena's face.

http://ps2media.ign.com/ps2/image/ar...5032845889.jpg
http://ps2media.ign.com/ps2/image/ar...5032846889.jpg
http://ps2media.ign.com/ps2/image/ar...5032846358.jpg

Disturbed316 09-25-2006 11:52 AM

Smackdown Countdown: Lita
 
http://ps2media.ign.com/ps2/image/ar...5034953253.jpg

Video 1 - Entrance

Lita comes out, looking pretty good for a pixalated chick. She walks down to the ring and does some strange pose in the corner when she gets in. Thats pretty much it.

Video 2 - Fighting time

Lita vs Jillian and BOOM eye poke of doom from Lita, and then takes her down with an ARM DRAAAAG. Lita then locks in a crossface and then punches Jillian in the vagina, and then locks in the crossface again. Lita then kicks Jillian in the vagina, I think Lita might be a lesbian.

Video 3 - Fighting time II

Lita rolls up Jillian but is too near the ropes for a count. Lita nails her DDT and then a Moonsault, but Jillian gets the feet up and counters it. End.

http://ps2media.ign.com/ps2/image/ar...5034924489.jpg
http://ps2media.ign.com/ps2/image/ar...5034925129.jpg
http://ps2media.ign.com/ps2/image/ar...5034923395.jpg

Dark-Slicer Diago 09-25-2006 05:10 PM

360 vids up

TerranRich 09-25-2006 06:49 PM

LMAO, Lita doing a moonsault in that outfit.

Also, does JBL still have abs in the game, like every game before? :p

Dark-Slicer Diago 09-26-2006 10:31 AM

The State of Gamingring's coverage

credit - Charles Shane, gamingring.com(note, it's an mp3 so if your using winamp it will overright your playlist so right click/save target as)

Dark-Slicer Diago 09-26-2006 02:39 PM

http://ps2media.ign.com/ps2/image/ar...6111910394.jpg

Finishers - Double Arms DDT and Neckbreaker 3

STR 7.5
SUB 7.5
DUR 7.5
TEC 7.5
SPD 7.5
CHA 7.5
HRD 7
STA 7.5

PS2
Joey Mercury's Entrance
Joey Mercury vs Trevor Murdoch
Double Arms DDT

credit - Jeremy Dunham, ps2.ign.com

360
Joey Mercury's Entrance
Joey Mercury vs William Regal
Double Arms DDT

D Mac 09-26-2006 03:01 PM

Well woopdie freaken doo.

TerranRich 09-26-2006 03:38 PM

Outdated goodness! Where the fuck IS Mercury anyway?

TerranRich 09-26-2006 03:40 PM

LOL, using Nitro + Melina's titantron.

Dark-Slicer Diago 09-26-2006 04:08 PM

360 vids up

Disturbed316 09-26-2006 04:32 PM

Smackdown Countdown: Joey Mercury
 
http://ps2media.ign.com/ps2/image/ar...6111910394.jpg

Video 1 - Entrance

Woooo Joey Mercury has made it out of rehab and is coming down the ring, with the tag title in his pants :D He poses for the crowd/paparazzi and walks down to the ring. He gets in the ring after a number of poses and taunts the crowd on the turnbuckle.

Video 2 - Fighting time

Mercury vs Murdoch, and Mercury knocks down Trev with a shoulder block. After a couple of knee drops he locks in a butterfly type submission. Murdoch counters and hits Joey with a underhook backbreaker. Joey fights back with a Widows Peak a.k.a Sean O'Haire's old finisher.

Video 3 - Fighting time II

Joey take down Murdoch with a snapmare and goes for a cover, but pull him up like the true heel he is! He knocks him down with a shoulder block, then hits the double arm DDT. He goes for the cover but is too close to the ropes.

http://ps2media.ign.com/ps2/image/ar...6111430757.jpg
http://ps2media.ign.com/ps2/image/ar...6111431538.jpg
http://ps2media.ign.com/ps2/image/ar...6111432194.jpg

Disturbed316 09-26-2006 05:30 PM

BTW Gamingring have no one to blame but themselves. Do they honestly think that it would be ok to reveal the roster before IGN, let alone the legends. Idiots.

KingofOldSchool 09-26-2006 06:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Disturbed316
BTW Gamingring have no one to blame but themselves. Do they honestly think that it would be ok to reveal the roster before IGN, let alone the legends. Idiots.

How is that wrong? Does IGN have a copyright to announce that first?

Disturbed316 09-26-2006 07:01 PM

Pretty much, they have a contract with THQ. No idea whats in it, but it does include exclusive rights for first announcements on stuff. Pretty gay really.

XL 09-27-2006 02:47 PM

Just thought I'd post some 360 pics as they don't get covered on here. Hopefully they're not too wide this time!

http://img297.imageshack.us/img297/8...4430740nn8.jpg

http://img297.imageshack.us/img297/4...4427959uc9.jpg

http://img74.imageshack.us/img74/201...4429522xo0.jpg

Dark-Slicer Diago 09-27-2006 04:12 PM

The Boogeyman's winning taunt pic(360)

http://media.ign.com/thumb/168/16864...7979_thumb.jpg

XL 09-27-2006 04:23 PM

Dude, you are gonna make Disturbed316 soooooooo angry with that pic.


about the pic....Awesome!

Shame he's been released. I wondered if they'd do stuff with the worms. Although it looks a bit shitty in terms of it being a ball.

Dark-Slicer Diago 09-27-2006 04:48 PM

http://ps2media.ign.com/ps2/image/ar...7011914559.jpg

Finishers - Low Blow 2 and Diving Leg Drop(damn, was hoping because of the graphics they could have added his Magic Carpet Ride(Frog Splash with a Carpet))

STR 6
SUB 6.5
DUR 6.5
TEC 7
SPD 8.5
CHA 8.5
HRD 7
STA 8

PS2
Shawn Daivari's Entrance
Shawn Daivari vs Melina
Low Blow

credit - Jeremy Dunham, ps2.ign.com

360
Shawn Daivari's Entrance
Shawn Daivari vs Lita
Low Blow

XL 09-27-2006 05:49 PM

Before people bitch and moan about me bitching and moaning...I'm not.

The thread seems to have slowed down somewhat over the past few days and I'm bored (and it gives me chance to use some 360 pics) so I thought I'd review what we have seen of the roster...


Big Show
http://img242.imageshack.us/img242/2827/bigshowan6.jpg

I guess the only thing is the fact that there doesn't seem to be any ECW on the game so he's on the wrong brand and he doesn't have his championship. Oh, and his new music isn't on there.


Kane
http://img242.imageshack.us/img242/7616/kanesq2.jpg

Nothing wrong with Kane as far as I can see (unless WWE decide to completely overhaul his gimmick in the next few weeks)


Vito
http://img291.imageshack.us/img291/2568/vitouj0.jpg
Speaking of gimmicks...no dress for Vito. I guess I don't mind that his dress is missing it's just that he has his new music and enterance video so it doesn't really gel. This happened with Conway last year. Seems they have kinda got him half way. Oh well I guess not that many people will be playing with him anyway.


Chavo
http://img291.imageshack.us/img291/6375/chavove4.jpg
Another great model, especially on 360. Only thing is according to IGN they have him on Raw, hopefully he will have been switched by the time the game comes out. Otherwise, accurate.


Melina
http://img135.imageshack.us/img135/4704/melxu2.jpg
This is where things start to go wrong. This is not any kind of fanboyism, if anything I would be considered a Sony fanboy, but the PS2 version of Melina looks shocking. It's pretty accurate on the 360. Then again she's on the wrong show! As with Cahvo hopefully she'll be switched.


William Regal
http://img291.imageshack.us/img291/6958/regalcm0.jpg
On the right show. Wrong music. Old attire. No Royal Robes. No "Sir". And looks a little weird on the 360 shots. Not a great one this.


Boogeyman
http://img291.imageshack.us/img291/1416/booiv5.jpg
Here we go...first SD!vRaw casualty right here. Brilliant model. Brilliant enterance. Even go the worms. Then he got fired.


Trevor Murdoch
http://img291.imageshack.us/img291/2631/merdft7.jpg
Looks like a good model. On the right show. Got the right music. My only gripe would be that he doesn't have his enterance attire, but that's pretty minor.


Viscera
http://img134.imageshack.us/img134/6092/vishe9.jpg
Big Vis was one I was looking forward to seeing and I think they delivered. Only thing wrong is that there's no Charlie Haas OR Val Venis to tag him with.


Super Crazy
http://img135.imageshack.us/img135/5656/crazgn9.jpg
Model looks great. Once again on the wrong show but only recently switched (and why did they switch him anyway). Only thing I would ask is...does he still come out on the mower? But that can be changed in CAE.


Lance Cade
http://img134.imageshack.us/img134/8545/cadeeo5.jpg
Pretty outdated model this one. Now sports black hair and short tights. Oh well at least there's a tag team in there. Now we have to hope WWE don't split them up or drop them completely (again)!


Psicosis
[There aren't any Psicosis pics from the 360. Seems they have been replaced with the very first shots of Cena/Mysterio]
Good model. On the right show. Think I'll use him a bit. Once again...lawn mower?


JBL
http://img135.imageshack.us/img135/2310/jbllv5.jpg
The Wrestling err Commentating God. Guess I outta point out that he's no longer an active wrestler but what the hey, he's a great character, it's a great model. I'm glad he's in.


Hardcore Holly
http://img234.imageshack.us/img234/3855/hollqg6.jpg
A return to the series for Bobcore. Looks good but once again falls foul of the lack of ECW. Perhaps we can make a stable in CAS.


Edge
http://img134.imageshack.us/img134/207/edgewa4.jpg
There's been a lot of talk about Edge's model. I've people complain about the fact he wears his leather coat and sunglasses and that his enterance is old (that he now bursts through the smoke with Lita rather than running to each side) and that they should have changed the spear so that he doesn't have the set up in the corner. I think it's a fairly good model and with a bit of tinkering you can have him how you like.


Lita
http://img135.imageshack.us/img135/7296/litarl5.jpg
Fantastic looking model (bet no one has ever said that about Lita before). Really looks like one of the best so far this year. Shame she's scheduled to be leaving soon.


Joey Murcury
http://img134.imageshack.us/img134/4200/joeyxo9.jpg
This is a hard one to assess. He hasn't been active in a while so who knows if the gimmick/look/show/music is up to date. Guess we'll have to wait and see.


In addition to the Countdown we have seen pics of other superstars...


Kid Kash

My gripe was going to be that he has the Pitbull attire, which seems stupid if they haven't put Noble on the game. However, he was released today so it's another former superstar on the games roster.


Kurt Angle

Although I'm glad he's on the game he has left now so I guess it makes it outdated.


John Cena

Not a big one but now wears camoflage shorts.


King Booker

From what's been seen he doen't seem to have the king gimmick which is perhaps the biggest omission of it's type considering that he had the Gimmick at WrestleMania (around when the deadline is for characters). Having said that the images I've seen of booker are very old.


DX

All the pics of HHH don't have his spray painted trunks. Think I saw a HBK pic where he has red/black/white trousers. But with the revelation that there is a DX loading screen who knows.



And now for those we haven't seen...


Trish Stratus

Gone.


The Great Kahli

Has been removed from TV and I don't hold out much hope for him returning.


Daivari

Unless he aligns with someone new (or starts wrestling himself) it's a waisted space.


Paul Birchall

Another difficult one to call. Hasn't been seen in game but we can assume has pirate gimmick. Which is great but if he comes back sans gimmick means another outdated character.

==========================================================

Hope you enjoyed that at least a little. Rememer I'm not bitching just reviewing/evaluating.

XL 09-27-2006 05:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dark-Slicer Diago
The Boogeyman's winning taunt pic(360)

http://media.ign.com/thumb/168/16864...7979_thumb.jpg

You didn't need to make it that small!

http://img145.imageshack.us/img145/6662/boogxx3.jpg
That's generally a good size.

= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =

I'm not being picky, honest.:D

XL 09-27-2006 06:14 PM

Just wanted to check release dates...

USA & Canada...17th November 2006
Australia...........23rd November 2006
UK & Europe......10th November 2006
Japan...............31st December 2006

I know Europe got it first last year but I didn't think that was the case this year!? And a whole week before? Europe never gets treated like this! Hell we gotta wait 5 extra months for PS3!!

And if it is 10th November for UK...I'm gonna be in the Dominican Republic!!



NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!
[/Vader]

Although I think I come back on the 11th so I don't miss out too much.

Disturbed316 09-27-2006 06:44 PM

Wait, why is Daivari on Raw?

XL 09-27-2006 06:54 PM

He hasn't been on Raw for like 2 years?

and i thought I needn't update my work further up!

For shame.

Disturbed316 09-27-2006 06:59 PM

OMG THIS GAME IS SO OUT OF DATE, I'M NO LONGER BUYING IT!

LANCE CADES HAIR = WRONG
KURT ANGLE = TNA
BOOGEYMAN = GONE
KID KASH - GONE
DX = NOT IN
KING BOOKER = NOT IN
LOADS OF OTHER ROSTER THINGS = WRONG

SAGLJHAETOUYNTPAE

Kalyx triaD 09-27-2006 07:30 PM

Well... In 2 weeks I'll be through with the real wrestlers anyway.

CAW's 4 Lyfe, brother.

Dark-Slicer Diago 09-27-2006 07:37 PM

PS2 vids caught

XL 09-27-2006 08:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Disturbed316
OMG THIS GAME IS SO OUT OF DATE, I'M NO LONGER BUYING IT!

LANCE CADES HAIR = WRONG
KURT ANGLE = TNA
BOOGEYMAN = GONE
KID KASH - GONE
DX = NOT IN
KING BOOKER = NOT IN
LOADS OF OTHER ROSTER THINGS = WRONG

SAGLJHAETOUYNTPAE

I hope that wasn't aimed at me!

Redeemer 09-28-2006 06:05 AM

SMACKDOWN VS RAW 2007 DEMO ONLINE ON XBOX LIVE MARKETPLACE

Sorry for caps, but I figured it warranted it. For all you 360 owners, the demo is now online, and is a whopping 1.06 gig. Not sure if it's the HHH vs Kane one we've seen recently on ign and a few other sites, as I'm still in the process of downloading it.

D Mac 09-28-2006 06:19 AM

OH SHIT, Hell yeah.

Redeemer 09-28-2006 06:20 AM

LEGENDS CONFIRMED ON IGN

http://ps2.ign.com/articles/736/736038p1.html

Bam Bam Bigelow
Hulk Hogan
Roddy Piper
Bret Hart
Jerry Lawler
Shane McMahon
Cactus Jack
Jim Neidhart
Steve Austin
Dude Love
Mankind
Tazz
Dusty Rhodes
Mr. Perfect
Eddie Guerrero
The Rock

XL 09-28-2006 06:27 AM

Shane O'Mac = Woooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo

Guess Foleys getting the Hogan treatment this year. I would have been happy with just a Mick Foley.

That's a pretty tight list overall.

What Would Kevin Do? 09-28-2006 06:49 AM

MR. PERFECT!!!!

TAZZ!!!!

DUDE FUCKING LOVE!!!!!


Duuuude love... da da da da DUUUUUUUUDE LOOOOOOVVEEE!

What Would Kevin Do? 09-28-2006 06:49 AM

I am slightly more interested now.

D Mac 09-28-2006 06:49 AM

They should've added Sycho Sid. :mad:

D Mac 09-28-2006 06:50 AM

No WWKD he did'nt shit his pants. :foc:

The Fugitive 09-28-2006 07:02 AM

Interesting choices.

I'm not sure how I feel about Bam Bam Bigelow being a legend or the fact that you've got the three faces of Foley (as XL said, getting the Hogan treatment) but I'm happy with most of this year's picks.

What Would Kevin Do? 09-28-2006 07:06 AM

Nah, Sid sucks. He did pretty much nothing worthwhile, and is only remembered for butchering promos, breaking his leg, and shitting his pants.

Bam Bam is an odd choice, I agree, but it's all good.

I don't dislike 3 Foley's being in, since they'll have major costume/music differences, etc, unlike the Hogan's, where the only worthwhile one was Hollywood...

Also, I will mark the fuck out if they put sweet shin music in the game.

Mike the Metal Ed 09-28-2006 07:26 AM

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DUUUUUUDE LOVE
DUDE LOVE BABY
DUUUUUUUUDE LOVE
DUDE LOVE BABY
DUUUUUUUUUDE LOVE
DUDE LOVE BABY
DUUUUUUUUUUDE LOOOOOOOOOOVE :love:

The Fugitive 09-28-2006 07:48 AM

WWKD: Hollywood Hogan was a worthwhile addition? He didn't even have his proper nWo music. :|

Mike: :love: Changed my mind. I'm glad the Dude's included.

KingofOldSchool 09-28-2006 08:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by XL
King Booker

From what's been seen he doen't seem to have the king gimmick which is perhaps the biggest omission of it's type considering that he had the Gimmick at WrestleMania (around when the deadline is for characters). Having said that the images I've seen of booker are very old.

Ummmm he didn't have the King gimmick until a month or so after Mania.

#BROKEN Hasney 09-28-2006 08:19 AM

Theres a demo for 360 on XBox Live.

Downloading now:heart:

KingofOldSchool 09-28-2006 08:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by What Would Kevin Do?

Also, I will mark the fuck out if they put sweet shin music in the game.


me 2

Cuzziebro 09-28-2006 09:16 AM

I totally love the legends roster. Still think if they want three faces of any wrestler just make it available to change attires. But otherwise very pleased with everything about this game so far. Also those pics from the 360 are looking so good, very realistic.

Dark-Slicer Diago 09-28-2006 09:21 AM

same here

Y2Jeremy 09-28-2006 09:45 AM

its funny that everyone hated 3 Hogans, they took that out, but added 3 foleys. 4 of the same person is a poor attempt to make it seem that the roster is bigger. The excuse that we can play foley vs foley is really weak. I'm glad that we have new guys like Taz and Lawler and Bam Bam, but where are the Rick Rudes and LODs.

Y2Jeremy 09-28-2006 09:48 AM

Hell, where are the londons and Kendricks. I know you can't satisfy everyone, but most of us don't ask much.

Disturbed316 09-28-2006 10:04 AM

TAZ AND DUDE LOVE FTW!

Downloaded the demo earlier, found it fairly difficult to get used to the new controls, still haven't done an irish whip yet. Thought there was going to be more strong grapple moves, but I guess I'll have to play more to find out.

I like how the legends are not all main eventers this time round, nice to see some mid-carders on there this time.

Disturbed316 09-28-2006 10:28 AM

Smackdown Countdown: Daivari
 
http://ps2media.ign.com/ps2/image/ar...7011914559.jpg

Video 1 - Entrance

Oh whoopie, Daivari, still thinking of the legend announcement/demo. No ALLLEYYYEEEEAAAAHLLLEEEAAAAH music = not even going to bother with him. He comes out to lots of boo's and walks down to the ring. He gets in and goes and taunts on the turnbuckle.

Video 2 - Fighting time

Daivari vs Melina, seems like a fair fight. POW, Daivari slams Melina with a dropkick to the face. Daivari locks in a submission ad we get a quick glimpse of Melina's pixalated panties. After abit of chain wrestling, Melina fights back with a rake of the eyes but then Daivari counters that with a punch to the boobs.

Video 3 - Fighting time II

Daivari executes an atomic drop and then smashes Melina in the vagina with a low blow, the pervert. He gets the three count and celebrates his impressive win.

http://ps2media.ign.com/ps2/image/ar...7011757685.jpg
http://ps2media.ign.com/ps2/image/ar...7011757014.jpg
http://ps2media.ign.com/ps2/image/ar...7011756248.jpg

jcmoorehead 09-28-2006 10:35 AM

I can't wait to play as Dude Love. Good selection of Legends, i'm downloading the demo now.

Disturbed316 09-28-2006 10:40 AM

From Gamespot.com

X06: SmackDown! Vs. Raw 2007 Hands-On: Achievements and Roster Rundown
We get our hands on an updated build of THQ's grappler and learn some important info.
By Brian Ekberg, GameSpot
Posted Sep 27, 2006 7:49 pm PT

BARCELONA--Just one week removed from our hands-on look at THQ's WWE SmackDown! Vs. Raw 2007 at the Tokyo Game Show, we once again got our greedy paws on the game here in Barcelona at Microsoft's X06 event. The difference is, while the TGS build of the game was only a demo featuring a handful of wrestlers, the game shown off at X06 tonight was a much fuller representation of the final build of the game. In fact, after some sneaking around (i.e. pressing a few menu buttons) we got a full rundown on the game's achievements and roster as it stands now. If you want to see those details, skip to the next page. For now, let's talk general manager mode.

If you played last year's SmackDown! Vs. Raw game, you know that general manager mode was one of the most interesting additions to the series in a while. Cast as either the GM of the Raw or SmackDown! Show, your job was (and still is in SVR 2007) to draft a roster of talent and try to bury the other brand by booking the best shows possible week after week. Fail to do so and, in the word of Mr. McMahon, you're FIRED!

As in the last game, the first step in GM mode is to fill out your roster using either the draft lottery or the current WWE lineups for both shows. In the interest of time, we went with the latter option and chose to take over the Raw show, then chose our belt holders for all the major championships. After that was complete, we headed to the revamped main menu in GM mode, which boasts an improved look and feel; here you can access your schedule, check out your roster, read your e-mail, and get helpful tips on finding success booking your shows.

In terms of booking matches, things work more or less like they do in the previous game, with some important upgrades. First of all, the Yuke's development team has made the mode a bit more user-friendly this time around. For one thing, the game offers you better information on each wrestler in your stable. When choosing participants for a match, for example, you can press the Y button and see a detailed run down of his recent participation on the show--things like win-loss record, injuries, last championship match, and the number of weeks since he was last seen on the show, all in the interest of making sure you spread the love around your roster. Got to keep the talent happy, after all.

One other nice switch was being able to quickly filter through our list of wrestlers for a given match. Say you're setting up a ladder match for the intercontinental championship. You'll be able to cycle through filters for champions (which shows all belt-holders in your promotion), contenders (so you can choose the right wrestler for the match), or view your entire roster. It's these kind of quick-access upgrades that will save you time when booking matches week to week in GM mode.

Still there seems like there's work to be done here. The game won't let you continue if you try to book a championship belt match without the current champion being one of the participants, which is obvious. However, wouldn't it make sense, when setting up a championship match, for the champion be automatically included? Instead, it seems like the match that is suggested by the game's artificial intelligence is completely random.

After booking a series of matches as well as promos galore (which you still can't watch using the in-game engine, which is a shame. Especially because they added a diva bikini contest), you can then sim through the matches or watch them unfold. After the "show" is over, you'll get a weekly tally of how your show performed against the competition, complete with audience gain or loss and a star rating for your show. How you work your roster, develop and foster rivalries, and carefully time matches to peak just in time for the all-important pay per view events will determine your success as a GM. Oh, and you've got to come in under budget too.

While season mode was on-hand in the X06 build, the din of the room where the demo unit was prevented us from learning much about the story. What we couldn't miss, no matter how loud the room, however, was the game's fine-looking player models. With a near-complete, if not final, roster being shown off, we got a chance to check out some of the lesser-known grapplers in the game, and they all look expertly modeled and realistic looking. In the ring, the wrestlers will work up a sweat after a few minutes of going at it and WWE diva fans will be pleased to note that the ladies look much more realistic (and feminine) than in last year's game.

So, now that we have those preliminary impressions out of the way, here's the information we promised you at the beginning of the preview. First, the roster lineup for the X06 build of WWE SmackDown! Vs. Raw 2007 (locked WWE Legends denoted with (L) after their name):

Batista, The Big Show, Bobby Lashley, Booker T, Carlito, Chavo Guererro, Chris Benoit, Chris Masters, Daivari, Edge, Finlay, Gregory Helms, Hardcore Holly, JBL, Joey Mercury, John Cena, Johnny Nitro, Kane, Ken Kennedy, Kid Kash, Kurt Angle, Lance Cade, Mark Henry, Matt Hardy, Mick Foley, Paul Burchill, Psicosis, Randy Orton, Rey Mysterio, Ric Flair, Rob Van Dam, Shawn Michaels, Shelton Benjamin, Snitsky, Super Crazy, Boogeyman, The Great Khali, Trevor Murdoch, Triple H, Umaga, Undertaker, Viscera ,Vito, William Regal, Candice Michelle, Jillian Hall, Lita, Melina, Mickie James, Torrie Wilson, Trish Stratus, Bam Bam Bigelow (L), Bret Hart (L), Cactus Jack (L), Dude Love (L), Dusty Rhodes (L), Eddie Guerrero, Hulk Hogan (L), Jerry Lawler (L), Jim Neidhart (L), Mankind (L), Mr. Perfect (L), Roddy Piper (L), Shane McMahon (L), Steve Austin (L), Tazz (L), The Rock (L).

This is a pretty good list, obviously but there are some notable exceptions, namely members of the Spirit Squad, Mr. McMahon, Eugene, and, of course, Little Bastard (okay, just kidding about the last one). Still, with time left to go before the game is released, perhaps we could see the current roster grow even more in the coming weeks. Stay tuned.

As with any Xbox 360 game, a big part of the fun is the achievements associated with the game. We did a little investigating into the SVR 2007 and here's the 29 achievements we found out about in the game:

- Season Mode Jobber - Complete season mode on easy or normal difficulty.
- Season Mode Vet - Complete season mode on hard difficulty.
- Season Mode Legend - Complete season mode on legend difficulty.
- New Hire - Complete one year of GM mode.
- Employee of the Year - Win GM mode.
- Royal Rumble Rookie - Win a Royal Rumble as the number one entrant.
- Royal Rumble Jobber - Win a Royal Rumble on easy difficulty.
- Royal Rumble Veteran - Win a Royal Rumble on normal difficulty.
- Royal Rumble Pro - Win a Royal Rumble on hard difficulty.
- Royal Rumble Legend - Win a Royal Rumble on legend difficulty.
- In Ring Journeyman - Beat a match against every superstar with pin or submission on any difficulty.
- In Ring Technician - Defeat every superstar with pin or submission on hard.
- Complete Domination - Beat every superstar on the roster on legend difficulty.
- Championship Gold - Unlock all WWE championship titles.
- Those Who Paved the Way - Unlock all WWE Legends.
- Way Past Jobber - Win 50 matches.
- Seasoned Vet - Win 100 matches.
- Online Rising Star - Win 20 matches online.
- Online Veteran - Win 50 matches online.
- Online Blue Chipper - Win 20 consecutive online matches.
- Certified Online Superstar - Win 50 consecutive online matches.
- A Fighting Online Champion- Defend created championship 20 times.
- Let it Reign - Defend created championship 50 times.
- Six additional "secret" achievements.


With its next-gen graphics, an exciting lineup of WWE superstars, and a growing list of gameplay features, we're more excited about WWE SmackDown! Vs. Raw 2007 than ever before. This coming Monday, we'll have an in-depth look at the game's story mode and more details on GM mode, so be sure to come back then.

FUCKING SWEET

Gerard 09-28-2006 10:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Disturbed316
TAZ AND DUDE LOVE FTW!

Downloaded the demo earlier, found it fairly difficult to get used to the new controls, still haven't done an irish whip yet. Thought there was going to be more strong grapple moves, but I guess I'll have to play more to find out.

I like how the legends are not all main eventers this time round, nice to see some mid-carders on there this time.


Irish whips r1 and a if you're using a 360. The controls are pretty hard to get used to this time around, im just pissed that very little if any moves have ben reanimated (in the dmeo at least), kane even has takers old tombstone where he used to do a double downwards point with his thumbs before driving them down. :wtf:

Kanes chokeslam is still the same, flicking his hair out of the way as part of the animation even though hes had his head shaved for what..3 years or so now?

Graphics on the 360 version are amazing though, just have to see if i can get used to this new control layout.

Disturbed316 09-28-2006 10:50 AM

lol R1, I guess you mean the Right Bumper. Gonna go play it again, has anyone managed to get into the little area in the crowd yet?

Kalyx triaD 09-28-2006 11:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Redeemer
SMACKDOWN VS RAW 2007 DEMO ONLINE ON XBOX LIVE MARKETPLACE

AAAHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!:D

Quote:

Originally Posted by Redeemer
Bam Bam Bigelow
Hulk Hogan
Roddy Piper
Bret Hart
Jerry Lawler
Shane McMahon
Cactus Jack
Jim Neidhart
Steve Austin
Dude Love
Mankind
Tazz
Dusty Rhodes
Mr. Perfect
Eddie Guerrero
The Rock

AAAHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!:D

I love waking up to good news.

AND tonight's the Smallville/Supernatural season premier joygasm.

I'm having a good day.

KingofOldSchool 09-28-2006 11:18 AM

I'm predicting Jillian Hall to be todays Superstar of the Day.

TerranRich 09-28-2006 11:31 AM

WOOHOO!!!

Bam Bam Bigelow - Not really legend material, but still cool to have him in a game nonetheless
Hulk Hogan - Of course
Roddy Piper - Sweet
Bret Hart - He's back! Awesome
Jerry Lawler - Finally playable!!!
Shane McMahon - YESS!! Never crossed my mind that he should be a playable legend
Cactus Jack - Awesome!!
Jim Neidhart - Wasn't he supposed to be in last year's game but never made it in? Sweet
Steve Austin - Of course
Dude Love - Awesome, what was the last game that featured him?
Mankind - This had better be either (1) classic Mankind with brown attire and old music, or (2) Socko era Mankind with crazy striped ref shirt and brown sweatpants with "Wreck" theme music...NOT a mix-up of the two like last year
Tazz - Sweetness, a playable Tazz :D
Dusty Rhodes - Now this one is interesting. His time period probably won't mesh with the other legends. And will he have his "Common Man Boogie" theme, or some generic hack version?
Mr. Perfect - FINALLY! THIS is the one I'm most psyched about!! MR PERFECT VS. BRET HART, BITCHES
Eddie Guerrero - Expected, but a good addition. Which Eddie will this be? 90's Mullet Eddie, or 00's Lie/Cheat/Steal Eddie? Probably the latter with his face theme used for Vickie et al.
The Rock - Of course!

Damn, 16 legends. Even not counting the 3 Foleys, it's still 13 others! And Mick Foley will be a regular superstar? Awesome addition. :D

#BROKEN Hasney 09-28-2006 12:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Disturbed316
lol R1, I guess you mean the Right Bumper. Gonna go play it again, has anyone managed to get into the little area in the crowd yet?

Yupe, Pedigree through the table (which has a special table animation now instead of just the standard one) then set up Kane for a knee drop from the scaffolding. This is pretty sweet.

Anyways, to get there, Irish Whip them into the top right corner of the barracade and then grapple them.

Dark-Slicer Diago 09-28-2006 12:37 PM

the demo is great, I got a possom pin without a finsher, too easy though. I irished whipped HHH into the the table and chokeslamed him through, now currently I'm on the turnbuckle doing Shanes Elbow through announcers table with HHH.

Disturbed316 09-28-2006 01:28 PM

Yeah, did Shane's elbow earlier, was very good annimation. Hopefully there will be a number of moves you can do, like a splash or something.

Disturbed316 09-28-2006 01:32 PM

Ooh Gamespot also have a couple fo new videos up and a number of screen shots.

Also noticed, the blood is alot more gory as the match goes on. Although it still vanishes from the ring, it's still really good.

I'm totally pumped up for this game now.

Mike the Metal Ed 09-28-2006 01:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TerranRich
Dude Love - Awesome, what was the last game that featured him?
Mankind - This had better be either (1) classic Mankind with brown attire and old music, or (2) Socko era Mankind with crazy striped ref shirt and brown sweatpants with "Wreck" theme music...NOT a mix-up of the two like last year

Dude was an attire in WWF Attitude and WWF No Mercy, and a full seperate character on WWF Wrestlemania 2000 and WWF WarZone. And it wasn't a mix-up, he used that music until January 1999.

Gerard 09-28-2006 02:52 PM

For anyone not liking the new controls, in game you can pause and control layout c is meant to be like the ps2 versions of the game, ive no clue how to do strong grapples with it though.

TerranRich 09-28-2006 02:53 PM

Yeah but I know him best as either 1 of the 2 options I listed. I barely remember him using "Schizophrenic" while in the sweats. It was a short transition. Wasn't it?

Mike the Metal Ed 09-28-2006 02:54 PM

Relative to his career, yeah, it was just a few months, from Dude Love getting fired to the I Quit match. But in that time he had his Hell In A Cell match against the Undertaker, plus a main event push that cultimated in winning the WWF Title, so it's not like it wasn't a memorable time.

D Mac 09-28-2006 03:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by What Would Kevin Do?
Nah, Sid sucks. He did pretty much nothing worthwhile,

Except for WINNING THE WORLD TITLE. :mad:

What Would Kevin Do? 09-28-2006 03:25 PM

You know who else held a world title? David Arquette.

You know who else won a Word Title? Vince McMahon.

D Mac 09-28-2006 03:26 PM

:foc:

Dark-Slicer Diago 09-28-2006 04:02 PM

http://ps2media.ign.com/ps2/image/ar...8003402638.jpg

Finishers - Super Kick and Dancing Leg Drop

STR 8
SUB 8
DUR 7.5
TEC 7.5
SPD 8
CHA 7.5
HRD 7.5
STA 8

PS2
Johnny Nitro's Entrance
Johnny Nitro vs Super Crazy
Dancing Leg Drop

credit - Jeremy Dunham, ps2.ign.com

360
Johnny Nitro's Entrance
Johnny Nitro vs Psicosis
Dancing Leg Drop

Kalyx triaD 09-28-2006 05:05 PM

Who's writing a SvR07 TPWW Online Promotion FAQ?

I am - I am...

Disturbed316 09-28-2006 05:18 PM

YOU ARE, YOU ARE, I AM, I AM!

Extreme Angle 09-29-2006 02:09 AM

The demo owns all :D
played it so much, how do you irish whip?
it was pretty much obvious that eddie was gonna be a legend, love the list thou :D

D Mac 09-29-2006 02:29 AM

Been playing the shit out of the demo. Saw the control scheme during a load.

To Irish Whip, hold RB and tap A. For a strong Irish Whip, hold RB and hold down A.

I'm getting used to the new controls and I like it. The new enviromental grapples rule all. I've think i've used just about every one of them.

Kalyx triaD 09-29-2006 02:35 AM

How's the Hit Stick stuff?

D Mac 09-29-2006 02:40 AM

Pretty sweet. Especially where you can straddle your opponent over the ropes and move the stick up and down to make him sing suprano. :lol:

Kalyx triaD 09-29-2006 02:57 AM

Awesome. Can't wait to play it. Since I'm gonna be banned pretty soon keep a good eye on your XBL messages.

"I'm gone till November."

jcmoorehead 09-29-2006 07:20 AM

I'm still trying to get used to the demo, i've got pretty much everything sorted it's just remembering that the button for striking has moved since the last game.

Big problem as with the last is reversals, now while I think its a great thing to have in I don't think the opponant should really be able to reverse a move easily if they've just had someone put them through a table or hit their finisher. It's a really good game though and I can't wait for the full version.

Evil Vito 09-29-2006 08:01 AM

<font color=goldenrod>Nice Legends list. PERFECT :heart:

I feel hypocritical marking out over four Foleys, but at least they are all totally different. Can't wait to do a fatal 4 way HIAC with all of them</font>

Evil Vito 09-29-2006 08:23 AM

<font color=goldenrod>So the roster is now at 67.

Any predictions that they throw in 3 complete (possibly ECW) surprise characters to make it an even 70? Only reason I even think it could happen is because they made Tazz a legend, which rules</font> :heart:

Lord-Of-Darkness 09-29-2006 09:18 AM

Why can't I find the demo on XBL? :'(

Disturbed316 09-29-2006 10:23 AM

Why does everyone have trouble finding the demo on XBL?

Just go to Demo's and game video's > New Releases > DOWNLOAD

Not having a go, but the idiots on IGN/Gamespot/Gamefaq wound me up with constant topics of "where is it? I cant find it" JUST PRESS THE FUCKING A BUTTON 4 TIMES :rant:

Disturbed316 09-29-2006 10:38 AM

Smackdown Countdown: Johnny Nitro
 
http://ps2media.ign.com/ps2/image/ar...8003402638.jpg

Video 1 - Entrance

Nitro comes out with the paparazzi looking on, with the Intercontinental title...WHAT THE FUCK! So he's still on Smackdown, yet he has the Raw title, nice. He poses for the cameras and makes his way down to the ring. After bouncing on the ropes he gets in and taunts/poses for the crowd.

Video 2 - Fighting time

Nitro vs Super Crazy, Nitro misses with a elbow and dropkick before rolling up Crazy. It's too early so nothing happens. He then takes him down with a headlock and then starts to punch Crazy in the head a number of times.

Video 3 - Fighting time II

Nitro takes down Crazy with a snapmare and then does his break dancing leg drop. This is going to be this years W-O-R-M I think. Nitro gets the three count and then celebrates by taunting the crowd.

http://ps2media.ign.com/ps2/image/ar...8001007319.jpg
http://ps2media.ign.com/ps2/image/ar...8001006584.jpg
http://ps2media.ign.com/ps2/image/ar...8001007975.jpg

Lord-Of-Darkness 09-29-2006 10:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Disturbed316
Why does everyone have trouble finding the demo on XBL?

Just go to Demo's and game video's > New Releases > DOWNLOAD

Not having a go, but the idiots on IGN/Gamespot/Gamefaq wound me up with constant topics of "where is it? I cant find it" JUST PRESS THE FUCKING A BUTTON 4 TIMES :rant:

It was because it was JUST under Bringing It Home, where as all of the other demos under BIH are listed on their own as well. Strange really. Oh well, the fuckers downloading now :love:

XL 09-29-2006 02:31 PM

Hhhhhmmmmmmmmm...I'm not sure how I feel about the Foley's now that it has been brought to my attention that there is a Mick Foley on the active roster. As I said earlier I wanted a Foley so a Cactus Jack would have been suffice but to now have 4 Foleys might be a little overkill for me.

Don't get me wrong I love all of Foley's characters it's just that I get to thinking..."Well if they didn't have Dude they could have had Ax, Smash for Mankind, etc". This feeling is worsened when there's no London/Kendrick.

Anyways I'm happy with Legend List on the whole.



One query I have is...the legend list hasn't been posted on the IGN 360 coverage. Could this mean it might be a slightly different list? Or am I jumping to absurd conclusions like a poster on the IGN boards?

TerranRich 09-29-2006 03:04 PM

LOL, IGN posters are nutjobs. I doubt they're any different, XL.

D Mac 09-29-2006 03:06 PM

They have Bret and Neidhart they should have added Owen.

#BROKEN Hasney 09-29-2006 03:58 PM

Man, that demo can be intense. My mate hit my with a pedigree from nowhere, I kick out at 2. He complains to the ref so I just sneake up behind him, kick to the gut and then chokeslam... Kickout at 2. Complain to the ref, HHH hits a lowblow and goes outside for a sledgehammer. I play possum, reverse the sledgehammer. Kane takes it in the face, eyes open massively wide and the roll-up for the 3. Awesome match.

Disturbed316 09-29-2006 04:39 PM

I've been waiting for Dude Love to be in a Smackdown game for ages, glad he's in to be honest. I wish people voted for that gimmick for Foley's match against Carlito at Taboo Tuesday last year.

XL 09-29-2006 05:16 PM

I voted the Dude!!

Disturbed316 09-29-2006 05:22 PM

For all those with 360's but dont have the demo yet, I'd advise you get it as soon as possible, as alot of the Bringing it Home stuff will be taken off after today. I dont think this demo is included, but get it just to be sure.

Dark-Slicer Diago 09-29-2006 06:07 PM

http://ps2media.ign.com/ps2/image/ar...9024126951.jpg

Finishers - Lashley Spear and Dominator

STR 10
SUB 8
DUR 8.5
TEC 8.5
SPD 7
CHA 6.5
HRD 7
STA 8

PS2
Bobby Lashley's Entrance
Bobby Lashley vs Snitsky
Spear

credit - Jeremy Dunham, ps2.ign.com

360
Bobby Lashley's Entrance
Bobby Lashley vs Fit Finlay
Dominator

http://ps2media.ign.com/ps2/image/ar...9030223981.jpg

Finishers - Celtic Cross X2

STR 7.5
SUB 8
DUR 7.5
TEC 9
SPD 7
CHA 7
HRD 8.5
STA 7

PS2
Fit Finlay's Entrance
Fit Finlay vs Joey Mercury
Celtic Cross

credit - Jeremy Dunham, ps2.ign.com

360
Fit Finlay's Entrance
Fit Finlay vs Bobby Lashley
Celtic Cross

TerranRich 09-29-2006 06:16 PM

Two newcomers to the Smackdown series! I assume you meant today's countdown superstars, DSD. ;)

Destor 09-29-2006 06:18 PM

Finlay looks awesome

XL 09-29-2006 06:20 PM

For those who don't have the demo (including myself :'( ) here are a couple of vids made by some guy.

First one is HHH in charge. Lots of use of interactive hot spots. OMG finally a good sledgehammer shot!! I asked for this somewhere in this thread and finaly a decent looking one! And pedigree through table!!

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This one has Kane in control. Love the ability to powerbomb/chokeslam into turnbuckles. This game seems really brutal. The cut on HHH's head, repeated slamming into exposed turnbuckle/tabe/guard rail/staeps...I love it!!:love:

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XL 09-29-2006 06:22 PM

Finlay/Lashley = awesome!

Always wanna see the new guys (yes even Khali).


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