Looks exactly the same as previous years, and they said they were giving it a complete overhaul. :'(
I'll still buy it though, I'm a sucka. :-[
Few screens from E3
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Release date revealed (http://www.electronictheatre.co.uk/index.php/industry-news/5416-wwe-smackdown-vs-raw-2011-release-date-revealed)
Eurogamer hands-on (http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2010-08-18-smackdown-vs-raw-2011-hands-on)
THQ has confirmed the following Superstars on their forum:
* Bret Hart
* Undertaker
* Randy Orton
* Chris Jericho
* The Miz
* John Cena
* Sheamus
* Rey Mysterio
* Jack Swagger
* Triple H
* Big Show
* Evan Bourne
* Christian
* Edge
* Michelle McCool
* Eve Torres
Other rumored Superstars, such as "The Chosen One" Drew McIntyre, new WWE Diva's Champion Melina, and the new bad boys of wrestling, the Nexus, are all said to be no more than rumors and speculation at this point. Hopefully they'll be included, particularly one "American Dragon" Daniel Bryan.
In the end, expect to see more than 70 Superstars and Divas appear in the game.
First Smackdown vs Raw 2011 DLC Announced
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Do you smell what THQ is cooking? Well you should. Smackdown vs Raw 2011 is looking to be another massive hit and THQ already has plans for a massive amount of DLC. The DLC will include playable WWE Superstars, WWE Divas, alternate ring gear and new arenas. The game's first DLC package, which is scheduled to include WWE Superstar Chris Masters(r) (playable character), WWE Superstar Rey Mysterio(r) ("Dia de los Muertos" Halloween-themed attire) and WWE Diva Kelly Kelly(r) ("Devil" Halloween-themed attire), will be free of charge with the videogame through a back of manual code for purchasers of new copies of the game. Purchasers of used copies of the game can also purchase the content via Xbox LIVE(r) Marketplace for Xbox 360 at an anticipated cost of 800 Microsoft Points, as well as on PlayStation(r)Network for an anticipated cost of $9.99. Additional DLC packages, as well as their suggested price points will be revealed later this year. Stay tuned for more info.
Hopefully Nexus and Daniel Bryan will be included at some point, Bryan's MMA style would be great and using the crossface again would be cool too.
i'll pass, not a fan good for the fans though
Think i will pass this year too, still got loads of cheeves to get on the 2010 version
WWE Smackdown vs. Raw 2011 UK Special Editions Unveiled
With WWE Smackdown vs. Raw 2011 now just a month away, THQ has revealed a trio of Special Editions planned for release day, based upon three of the WWE's all-time greatest wrestlers.
Three different UK retailers will carry the Special Editions, so if you're after a certain version, you'll need to pick it up from the right store. Each Special Edition comes with a host of exclusive content, including an extra playable character, an art card and a DVD for the regular retail price.
Check out the list and details of all three editions here:
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Hit Man Special Edition
Available from GAME (http://www.game.co.uk/search.aspx?s=wwe+smackdown+vs.+raw+2011) and GAMESTATION (http://www.gamestation.co.uk/search.aspx?s=WWE+Smackdown+vs+Raw+2011+The+Hitman+Edition) for the Xbox 360 or the PlayStation 3, includes the following items:
• WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2011 Videogame
• Bret "Hit Man" Hart: The Best There Is, The Best There Was, The Best There Ever Will Be" DVD
• Bret Hart Exclusive Art Card
• Bret Hart Exclusive Playable Character
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Lord of Darkness Special Edition
Available from PLAY.COM (http://www.play.com/Search.html?searchstring=wwe+smackdown+vs+raw+2011&searchtype=allproducts&searchsource=0) for the Xbox 360 or PlayStation 3, includes the following items:
• WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2011 Videogame
• WWE Unforgiven® 2007 DVD
• Undertaker® Exclusive Art Card
• "Ministry of Darkness" Exclusive Alternate Attire
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Viper Special Edition
Available from TESCO (http://direct.tesco.com/) for the Xbox 360 or PlayStation 3, includes the following items:
• WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2011 Videogame
• WWE No Mercy® 2007 DVD
• Randy Orton® Exclusive Art Card
• Randy Orton Three-Pack of Alternate Attire Options (T-Shirt, Suit and Referee Uniform)
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WWE Smackdown vs. Raw 2011 will be opening up a can of whup-ass on October 29th, 2010.
Achievements (http://www.xbox360achievements.org/game/wwe-smackdown-vs-raw-2011/achievements/)
Pay for SmackDown 2011 DLC upfront
THQ will trial a new way of paying for DLC with WWE SmackDown vs. RAW 2011.
It's called Fan Axxess and it grants "select" future downloadable add-ons free of charge. Fan Axxess requires an "anticipated" one-time payment of 800 Microsoft Points on Xbox Live or $9.99 on PlayStation Network.
The first free batch of DLC for Fan Axxess members will add wrestlers British Bulldog, Lex Luger, Wade Barrett, David Otunga, Justin Gabriel and Layla. Also, extra costumes for Shawn Michaels and Shad, plus playable arena WWE NXT.
If you were to buy this DLC alone, you'd pay 560 Microsoft Points or $6.99.
The second free batch of Fan Axxess DLC includes clothes for John Cena, Undertaker and CM Punk, as well as playable arena WCW.
If you were to buy this second lump of DLC alone, you'd pay 240 MSP or $2.99 on PSN.
Fan Axxess members will also get a WWE Superstar Attribute Customizer for free (alone, you'd pay 80 MSP/$0.99), and instant access to all the unlockables in the game (alone, you'd pay 80 MSP/$0.99).
Tempted?