Day of Reckoning, the "inferior" system, made CAWs that were easier to make and looked more like the "regular" superstars. I don't see why they can't make the Superstars look better and the interface simpler, and I sure as fuck don't see why they can't just make wrestlers look that good, since you can clearly do it with CAWs (And imagine how good they could look when people with no skill can make a decent CAW).

I've had matches with my CAW's in DoR2 against real guys and people watching would say, "Who's the new guy?" or "Where'd he come from?"

A Smackdown! CAW looks like a plastic faggot with high cheek bones. No matter how you mess with the face he'll look like the next CAW. His body structure just doesn't seem convincing...

God help you if you want a baggy shirt or a cool jacket.

Some types of CAWs can be made convincingly with a lot of work. It's a chore on Smackdown, and actually kinda fun on DoR (On 2, it became a chore, but...)

We should probably send them hate mail so we can get CAWs to look more real without having to put a lot of time into it.

...That requires initiative...


...And effort...

Naw, just kidding. Where would such mail be sent?

Sure; when I talk about hate mail I'm taking it overboard.

:shifty:

Nobody loves you, Kalyx. If you were on fire, I'd piss on you, but only because I have a fetish for urinating on flamers.

Other minor things that I would like to see done differently.

Have special guest refs actually wear a ref's shirt and if the special guest ref does something to one of the wrestlers (hit them with a chair, finisher, etc) then the other wrestler won't just stand there like a goof. Have them actually take advantage of the situation.

Give the option of how you want the wrestlers to carry the belts to the ring. It wouldn't be the hard, at wrestler select they have the option of (if they are a title holder) either carrying it over their shoulder or wearing it around their waist. I'm tired of seeing guys like The Big Show wearing a title around his waist.

You know what is an awesome feature, but I don't know if it would work for the series.

In the game "Wrestle Kingdom" there is a spirit bar. Which can basically be used to A. Make regular moves stronger. B. No sell moves/get up off the ground immediately, C Boost your momentum, and D. Make your opponent stand up dizzy.

I dunno, maybe it's me, but in the game I love taking a half nelson suplex from Kobashi, popping up before he does, and nailing him with a spear as he turns around.

God I really hope they have sorted out the ladder matches. Had one with RVD last night, match starts, we both go outside for the ladder, he hits me with it and goes onto win all within 15 seconds. I was very mad.

It's even better when the match has gone on 15 minutes, the guy's all red, you hit not one but TWO finishers, and get up the ladder, only to be yanked down, and though you're still relatively fresh, you can't get up to stop the crippled guy from getting the title.

That annoys me too, but not as much as the above one. I only just won the title aswell, which bugged me.

Hey People
Got a chance tp post again.

That ladder match problem I had last night, I went to use a houston hangover, missed landed outside the ring, and my opponent scampered up the ladder and took my hardcore title :@

also, the rosters for this game look good, peoples ideas on here about the rosters seem entirely plausible.
The legends list looks too normal though as it is little different then before, and thank god only one hogan.

But me buying the game depends on a few things, such as:

Create-an-Emtrance/better selection of original entrances.
Better CAW maker.
able to put own music/better selection of music.
more weapons for a hardcore match.
Good season mode.

and before I leave I want to ask a simple question about SvR2006 look at Batista, then at the max stats for each weight class, and tell me what weight class he would fit in.

The same thing happened to me the other day. I was extremely annoyed and shouted many unpleasantries at the TV which didn't have anything to say in it's defence.

It knows what it did.

http://ps2.ign.com/articles/724/724177p1.html

<font color=goldenrod>No countdown till September (later than usual). Maybe this means they'll do 2 a day or something.</font>

I would in fact like this very much, as the caw I made of myself, the Edge like jacket I wear "phases" out through the title when it's around my waist.I would like the option of around waist, over right shoulder, over left shoulder, around neck ( like Bubba Ray and Taker did at some point . And one thing that pisses me off the most about SvR2006 is that when you are in a match for a title say the IC title, and you are the reigning Hardcore Champion you don't bring you title to the ring, and the only way to do so is put it on the line. for example a one-on-one match against the champ winner takes all. And also that unless you are defending your tag title in a championship match you don't wear it to the ring.And another thing is if you have two titles, for example myself just the other night unified the world titles in a elimination chamber, but I can only wear ONE to the ring, and I have to be defending it to do so.
Imagine how cool it would look to have one over each shoulder, or one around waist and one on shoulder.

I did this once, I kid you not, the t.v broke, and my Playstation froze, causing it not to be able to play PS2 discs, it could play Audio,DVD, and PS1 fine, I had to send it away to be fixed.

<font color=goldenrod>Pretty sure this hasn't been posted yet:

http://www.ebgames.com/common/images/lbox/200171brp.jpg

Much better than last year's boxart at least</font>

Hey maybe Edge can bitch about the cover.

Decent cover.

:rofl:

Get Torrie off the cover and it wont be so bad.

<font color=goldenrod>Yeah, pretty sure she was on some other cover as well

Prolly just there for if a horny teen is in a game shot, "OMG is that a half naked chick? *buys game*"

Anyways, I just went back to last year's thread and noticed that this time last year...we were on like page 9</font> :o

Yeah, but about 10 pages have been debates about which is better, 360 or PS3.

PS3 naturally.

I agree with McDoogle.

11 pages.

Until the PS3 actually comes out and proves it, that is just a matter of opinion.

They should have put Mickie on there. :heart:

Yeah, I :heart: Mickie

Shame she lost her title to Lita.
(RAW Spoiler -> Highlight to Read)

<font color=goldenrod>Hahahaha the IGN boards are ridiculous

Like every thread is the same. "When's the countdown starting?" "IDK GET A LIFE YOU MOR0N!!!!"

:lol:

One person made a good point though. It's been said the countdown will be begin in September. The prediction is that Jeremy will reveal the full roster on September 1st (Friday), and then the countdown will begin Monday the 4th</font>

I was told this was canceled for Ps3 and I think it is. According to the official site it's only coming out for Ps2, PsP and Xbox360.
http://www.svr2007.com/

That's already been said.

there will be a small update some time tomorrow

proof http://boards.ign.com/wwe_smackdown/...4716677/p1/?48

<font color=goldenrod>Nice. :cool:

Pretty sure he did this last year and it ended up being some PSP shit, but ah well. Good find</font>

If the cameramen idea is good, why not make it where you can attack the announcing team as well?

Doesn't happen enough on TV for it to be a good addition. Atleast with the cameramen there could be a 'Collision Replay' type feature that replays the bump from his camera's perspective.

I think the announcer thing could be fun, but I would only have it be something that happens in story mode. Maybe give you the option after a heel turn to beat up JR for his "DAMN HIM TO HELL! WHY, DAMMIT?!?"

<font color=goldenrod>Wow, that WAS a small update

http://boards.ign.com/wwe_smackdown/b6546/124770303/p1/

Basically, its the boxart and the fact that Orton, Batista, and Torrie are now 100% confirmed</font>

http://ps2media.ign.com/ps2/image/ar...6005404703.jpg

ROID-A-MANIA

WHATCHO GONNA DO...WHEN A FLESH EATING VIRUS RUNS WILD IN YOU!!!!!

the Batista is for ps2 and here he is on 360 along with Randy Orton

http://xbox360media.ign.com/xbox360/...6010345419.jpg
http://xbox360media.ign.com/xbox360/...6010344325.jpg

Crowd signs..?

Wow, they look amazing, the box art is good with the exception of Cena, Torrie and who i believe is Rey.and Kalyx is right where is my shenanigans?

<font color=goldenrod>A year ago, I'd probably be thinking that that Batista PS2 pic looks ridiculous...but Idk, maybe it's because I've been focusing on the 360 images, it doesnt look like the PS2 graphics have improved from last year (mainly because last years were about as good as you can get I guess)

But they look like horseshit when you see the 360 ones. Its odd.

----

Anyways, I'd expect the final pre-countdown update to be within the next two weeks.</font>

It's something to do with those viens on his chest that makes it seem so odd when compared to the 360 ones.

If only the 360 had more of the games I like on there *sigh*

So, do you guys think on the 360 the online play will be improved? Because seriously, the lag on 06 was too much, you couldnt even really play the thing online. Will Live help it out?

They all got confiscated

http://ngamerz.com/upload/preview/P000552/01.jpg
http://ngamerz.com/upload/preview/P000552/02.jpg
http://ngamerz.com/upload/preview/P000552/03.jpg
http://ngamerz.com/upload/preview/P000552/04.jpg
http://ngamerz.com/upload/preview/P000552/08.jpg
http://ngamerz.com/upload/preview/P000552/10.jpg
http://ngamerz.com/upload/preview/P000552/12.jpg
http://ngamerz.com/upload/preview/P000552/14.jpg
http://ngamerz.com/upload/preview/P000552/16.jpg
http://ngamerz.com/upload/preview/P000552/17.jpg
http://ngamerz.com/upload/preview/P000552/18.jpg
http://ngamerz.com/upload/preview/P000552/19.jpg
http://ngamerz.com/upload/preview/P000552/21.jpg

<font color=goldenrod>The menus look pretty slick.

Wish they would have gone into Battle Royal mode though - let us know if we can have more than 6 in the ring now. Same with elimination tag matches.

Also, I'm guessing this can officially mean ECW isn't in (as Angle is from Smackdown)</font>

It looks like you can now break up a submission mid-way as to not lose stamina, seems like a cool Idea, because cena's underhook for some reason would drain all when used.

You already could on "A" type (I think it's A, the minigame like a field goal, not the button mashing one). Just hit Square.,

Look at Rey with the belt, what do you think of the size of it? (The belt not Rey)

Wow the menus look good, and the WHC looks pretty good too. Of course thats the 360 version though, so they could still look pretty crappy on the PS2 version.

Maybe on the 360, but I doubt it on the PS2.

Do the wrestlers look a bit...Wider than they should be to anyone?

Minor quibble, as it's probably just the format of the screenshots, but it's what my eyes were first drawn to.

You have to be shitting me

Yeah I agree KK they do look abit wide, Im almost certain its because of the pictures, unless Rey has been eating alot of deep-fried chicken.

But Im amazed at the graphics, disgusted by the worms under batista's skin.
belt looks good hopefully you can carry more then one, with the option of where.
Sweaty wrestlers have never looked this good.

It's just the way the screens were stretched. I'm not too impressed by either systems graphics, in terms of an upgrade. The PS2 looks nearly identical, which isn't bad but it's like they've done as much as they can, and the 360 looks like they followed the basketball games and just added sweat. They look nice but nothing considerably better than last years.

The one thing that breaks realism for me the most is the fact that every wrestler has noticeable abs and all over beefed up muscles. I bet if Mark Henry didn't have an outfit that covered his stomach he would have a six pack.

Rolling On Floor Laughing My Fucking Ass Off

I just hate the way the Smackdown games feel, compared to the N64 games. I dont' feel like I'm wrestling as the Superstar, or that I'm actually inflicting damage on my oponent.

I don't hate the games, I just wish they started the actual wrestling in the game completely over. Plus the moves never look really nice.

I'm not bashing this game, it's gonna be great. It just seems to me that every new Smackdown game is he exact same as the previous, just with a new feature, improved graphics, and a new roster.

Smackdown: Shut Your Mouth is still my favorite on in the series.

I think I might hold out getting this for the PS2, and maybe wait and see if I get an Xbox 360 or PS3. Hey, is it gonna be out for PS3. I think I read that it's not anymore. Xbox 360 has been looking and sounding pretty sweet over the past few months. I'm considering picking it up.

I have to agree it stays mostly the same, but it gets a little better everytime, so in 20 years time we will have nothing to bitch about besides the fact that Hogan is still in the game on the active roster.

And I know what you mean by not actually getting the feel, if you want that play Day Of Reckoning.

DoR could have been the best game of its generation. The CAW was close to perfection. We need a next gen DoR.

First of all congrats on 90k

second see above

Yes...I know...I was agreeing.

what you said is "could have been the best", there was no certainty there.
Or at least none I could tell.

I don't have a Gamecube (I wish I had gotten one), but my girlfriend and her sister got a palce together, and they have a Gamecube so I can play it now. I've heard really good things about it. Maybe I'll pick it up soon.

Plus I'm getting a Wii when it comes out, so I can play it on that too.

Thanks a lot.

Get two controllers if you can, and use one for Dor only, as it tends to kill your A button from repeated mashing.

Because it has the best gameplay of any generation, but the game was neutered by shitty story mode and lack of gameplay features. It's unfortunate, but true.

I suppose, but the way the game flowed in the match, and the way you could break up moves, and actually make double team moves, made the game seem so great for me. Also as much as I dislike it, the longer the match goes on the more tired your thumb gets from hitting the A button, and sort of gives an illusion of how tired your character is getting.

Story mode may have been a little bad, but I found the way you work yourself up the ladder, instead of showing up and being involved in the storyline of the year, alot better.

Also what do you mean by gameplay features? Matches, Wrestlers?

My thumbs never really got tired. I used to do Battle Royals with my buddies without issue. The only real downside is that the roster was limited, and to make a good CAW, you had to run through a retarded story mode (The extra points was good for female wrestlers and CAWs you didn't want to be too tough, but come on).

The multiple finishers (meaning you could make up a few, too, the gameplay, etc., was great, but they needed to reduce the ease with which holds would be broken and people would be knocked down. They went down with a slight brush, which made no sense. I wanted to a 6 wrestlers onscreen, but that would be chaos with the way the moves work. I strike you, you fall down, you take out everyone near you. This made handicap matches incredibly fucking cheap, and easy to win. Which, I suppose, is better than Smackdown, where you can wail on the guys all you want, but they keep getting immediately back up, preventing you from isolating.

There were a lot of little things that hurt the series though, and took away from "best game ever" status.

Gameplay features means, but is not limited to:

• Lacking Story Mode, that could only be operated once per CAW and only by CAWs, not to mention only male CAWs (Which isn't that bad, since 80 OVR should be enough for most of the chicks)
• Lacking Roster, 10 smaller than comparable Smackdown games. That's a lot, when you consider it means less than 15 per show.
• Limited modes, which shouldn't even be an issue in modern game releases. We need more match types.
• CAW editing, while leaps and bounds better than Smackdown, severely limited your choices for attire and layering, which again, should never be an issue within modern systems. CAWs are out-of-the-box awesome, but if you want to get more advanced appearances, it can be a royal pain in the arse.
• Hit detection, as I mentioned before. I like being able to break up any move, but it's TOO easy.

Just a quick note on the hit detection for holds and pins:

DoR went with the WCW vs nWo: World Tour style (any attack on the guy and the pin/submission is broken up). They should have gone with the WCW/nWo: Revenge/WM 2000/No Mercy style (you have to be facing the pinner, not the pinee to specifically break up a pin).

Not to mention save you getting a few ref-stunners for accidentally hitting the ref.

http://www.nlgaming.com/games/3798/xbox360/nlg-12.jpg
http://www.nlgaming.com/games/3798/xbox360/nlg-13.jpg
http://www.nlgaming.com/games/3798/xbox360/nlg-36.jpg
http://www.nlgaming.com/games/3798/xbox360/nlg-40.jpg
http://www.nlgaming.com/games/3798/xbox360/nlg-5.jpg

Page stretch. Also, look in the background of Benjamin's entrance pic to see a possible conformation of a legend.

http://cache.gameinformer.com/downlo...r2k7/svr-3.wmv - Angle's entrance with music, pyro and crowd noise.

http://cache.gameinformer.com/downlo...r2k7/svr-4.wmv - Triple H's entrance with music and crowd noise

http://cache.gameinformer.com/downlo...r2k7/svr-5.wmv - Triple H vs Angle part 1

http://cache.gameinformer.com/downlo...r2k7/svr-6.wmv - Triple H vs Angle part 2

http://cache.gameinformer.com/downlo...r2k7/svr-7.wmv - Triple H vs Angle part 3

http://cache.gameinformer.com/downlo...r2k7/svr-8.wmv - The rematch part 1

http://cache.gameinformer.com/downlo...r2k7/svr-9.wmv - The rematch part 2

It looks good but the only way I knew which version I was watching was when I saw the "Press B to regain stamina". They need to invest more into their sound department. Horrible sound effects.

thanks for the pic Disturbed, they look great

The intro's looking good.

Sorry I think I missed something, who are you talking about?

So...Jake The Snake is possibly involved

I don't like most of the sound effects in the Smackdown games. They also don't have that many different ones too.

So who is gonna get this on what system? Im gonna get it for 360 because im hoping running it through Live will avoide lag.
I wish they would make it cross platform that way we could set up a TPWW Fed and wrestle through it.

...and on a side not, a question jus popped it my head, what finisher do you guys use for yourself as CAW? My finisher is the Indian Deathlock and STO. Always has been =)

Gotta get it for PS2, since I don't have 360.

As for CAW finishers, I'll have to see what new moves get added, but I used the Gory Bomb and Burning Hammer in 06.

3 Handled Credenza and Shining Wizard 03

Right now, I'm Air Ride Siren+Tazzplex. I used to favor the Rock Bottom and a Sharpshooter.

for some reason, i could not get the Indian Deathlock to actually be my finisher in 06, so i just had to use it when the time was right. This i was not pleased about.

alvarado I'm getting it for 360 too so I'll take you on LIVE. :mad:

I'm getting a 360 this week, so I will get it for that.

Also, I use the F5 and Five Star Frog Splash as my finisher, although sometimes I swap the F5 for a Diamond Cutter when I go through my DDP mark out week every month or so.

Ok Disturbed you shall also be on my HIT LIST.

I'll be getting it for both and my finishers are Dark Buster(Pedigree) and Dark Bomb(Tower-Hacker Bomb)

Ok :rant:

right on. When the games comes out, we'll post whos on what system and GIT'R DUN!