Smackdown! takes on Raw again @ Gaming Target

Written by John Scalzo on March 31, 2006

News: THQ announces WWE Smackdown! vs. Raw 2007.

With Wrestlemania 22 just two days away, THQ announced that WWE Smackdown! vs. Raw 2007 will be coming to a PS2, PS3, PSP and Xbox 360 near you this fall.

"We are pleased to bring our highly successful WWE Smackdown! vs. Raw franchise to next generation consoles," said Kelly Flock, executive vice president, worldwide publishing, THQ. "As the publisher of the number one wrestling video game brand in the world, we are eager to take this franchise to new heights by offering the game to current generation, next generation and handheld gamers."

The first next-gen WWE offering will include many new features to bring players into the squared circle in a whole new way. Among the features fans will be able to look forward to include:

Environmental hotspots let players select and control multiple objects in and around the ring, as well as from crowd members, to inflict damage on their opponents.

A new fighting area outside the ring.

New high impact combination moves

An enhanced Season Mode with multiple branching storylines.

A brand new Analog Control System adds intuitive movement and improved handling to deliver competitive game play at the next level.

Incredible high definition graphics

An expanded General Manager Mode

Updated rosters for both Raw and SmackDown

Online multiplayer game play with voice chat support

We'll have more on WWE Smackdown! Vs. Raw 2007 soon.