WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2007 Goes Platinum

THQ and JAKKS Pacific today announced that the WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2007 video game has been added to the “Platinum Hits” collection for the Xbox 360. The game also has joined Sony’s “Greatest Hits” collection for the PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system and PSP (PlayStation Portable) system. The Xbox 360 and PlayStation 2 versions of the game originally launched in November 2006 and are now available for the suggested retail price of $19.99. The PSP system version, which launched in December 2006, will be available at retail on September 5 for the same suggested retail price.

“Achieving ‘Platinum Hits’ and ‘Greatest Hits’ status simultaneously is a tremendous honor that speaks to the continued growth and development of the SmackDown vs. Raw video game franchise,” said Scott Guthrie, senior vice president, North American sales and distribution, THQ. “We look forward to seeing its popularity expand further as we bring WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2008 to seven platforms this holiday season, including the franchise’s return on Xbox 360, PlayStation 2 and wireless devices, and its debut on the Wii™ home video game console, Nintendo DS™ and the PLAYSTATION3 computer entertainment system.”

“We are extremely pleased with the success of WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2007 and our ability to release ‘Platinum Hits’ and ‘Greatest Hits’ editions respectively for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 2 and PSP system,” said Nelo Lucich, vice president of interactive, JAKKS Pacific. “This milestone demonstrates the continued strength of the WWE brand among video game fans and we believe the reduced price point will bring the WWE video game experience to an even larger audience.”


About WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2007

WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2007 enables players to experience the thrill of being a WWE Superstar like never before with key upgrades, next generation graphics and new game play features. Environmental hotspots let players use multiple objects in and around the ring, as well as from crowd members, to inflict damage on their opponents. Players can also get closer than ever to WWE fans as they battle in a new interactive fighting area within the crowd. New ultimate control moves and an enhanced season mode with multiple branching storylines let players take the power of the WWE Superstars into their own hands, while a brand new analog control grappling system makes fighting more realistic than ever with intuitive movements and new levels of control. WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2007 is also packed with significant product upgrades, including an expanded General Manager Mode, updated rosters for both RAW and SmackDown, enhanced online multiplayer game play with voice chat support and more. In addition, the PSP system version includes an exclusive Road To WrestleMania mode, which allows players to select from four unique tournament styles and compete for supremacy in single-elimination battles.