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Pinnacle Event at House of Blues to Feature Videogame Competition With World Wrestling Entertainment® Superstars and a Performance by P.O.D.
AGOURA HILLS, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–THQ Inc. (NASDAQ:THQI), on behalf of THQ/JAKKS Pacific, LLC, will take over the House of Blues in Orlando this evening for the 6th Annual THQ Superstar Challenge. A total of 16 elite Superstars from World Wrestling Entertainment® will compete in a single-elimination videogame tournament featuring the internationally acclaimed WWE® SmackDown® vs. Raw® 2008 videogame for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft.
“The 6th Annual THQ Superstar Challenge is our way of thanking WWE and its Superstars for their commitment to delivering the definitive sports entertainment videogame experience,” said Bob Aniello, senior vice president, worldwide marketing, THQ. “The WWE Superstars play a large role in the making of the WWE videogames, and with the tremendous success of WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2008, our largest cross-platform launch to date with over five million units shipped in our first three months at retail, we are delighted to see everyone come together to enjoy the finished product.”
“The 6th Annual THQ Superstar Challenge pushes pre-WrestleMania energy to the next level while celebrating the success of the WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2008 videogame,” said Nelo Lucich, vice president of interactive, JAKKS Pacific, Inc. (NASDAQ: JAKK). “The Superstars are fierce competitors, and those in attendance can look forward to an exciting tournament leading up to the ceremonial crowning of this year’s champion.”
In addition to the 6th Annual THQ Superstar Challenge, THQ, on behalf of THQ/JAKKS Pacific, LLC, will host a press conference on Friday, March 28 to announce the next addition to the WWE videogame family.
About the 6th Annual THQ Superstar Challenge
The 6th Annual THQ Superstar Challenge will take place at the House of Blues in Orlando on Thursday, March 27, at 7:30 p.m. A total of 16 Superstars will compete in a single-elimination tournament to decide the new king or queen of WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2008. Reigning Challenge champion Elijah Burke™ will defend his title, while his fellow Superstars threaten to steal the show and earn the ultimate bragging rights.
Prior to the Challenge, THQ will host the live finals of its WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2008 international online videogame tournament, presented by GameStop in North America and Continental Europe, as well as HMV in the United Kingdom. After several weeks of competition via the Xbox LIVE® online entertainment network, four finalists will compete in a live championship match at the House of Blues. At stake are two floor tickets to WrestleMania 24 and additional prizes.
Following the Challenge, Grammy-nominated and multiplatinum-selling recording artist P.O.D. will rock the House of Blues stage. Hailing from San Diego, P.O.D. will release its latest album, When Angels & Serpents Dance, on April 8. One of the artist’s songs, “Booyaka 619,” also serves as the official theme music for WWE Superstar and fellow San Diego native Rey Mysterio®.
The 6th Annual THQ Superstar Challenge is open to the public. Tickets are $15.00 each and are currently on sale via Ticketmaster.
THQ Superstar Challenge Participants(a)
RAW Roster: Randy Orton®, Carlito™, Santino Marella™, Cody Rhodes™, Beth Phoenix™ and Ashley™
SmackDown Roster: Rey Mysterio, Matt Hardy™, MVP™, Finlay™ and Michelle McCool™
ECW Roster: CM Punk™, Elijah Burke™, Tommy Dreamer™, Kofi Kingston™ and Layla™
Hosts: Matt Striker™ and Todd Grisham™
(a) Participant roster subject to change
About WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2008 for Xbox 360
WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2008 for Xbox 360 lets players take the fight into their own hands with the debut of eight Superstar Fighting Styles. Each fighting style has its own unique strategy with exclusive moves and abilities. A brand new Struggle Submission System gives players intuitive and natural control over their WWE Superstars using the analog sticks. Realism and strategy are at the forefront, as players can now control the amount of pressure they apply during a match. WWE 24/7 Mode, which combines the popular Season and General Manager modes, embraces the intensity of the Superstar lifestyle. Multiple character development options, stat tracking and career goals guide players toward the ultimate achievement of becoming a WWE Legend. In addition, WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2008 also includes numerous fan-requested updates, including new rosters, more environmental hotspots and improved out-of-ring action and much more.
For more information about WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2008, please visit www.smackdownvsraw.com or www.thq.com.
THQ will hold a press conference on Friday ‘to announce the next addition to the WWE videogame family.’
We’re guessing that the announcement will be for WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2009, but we’ll have to wait until Friday for the official word.
Playboy’s relationship with the buff and beautiful women of the WWE started more than eight years ago, when Sable graced our April 1999 cover, an issue so successful, the blonde hardbody was our cover girl again the same year. And thus began our longtime crush on wrestling’s loveliest ladies who not only look amazing, but could totally kick your ass (get a load of Joanie Laurer from January 2002 if you don’t believe us). Now you’re the judge: Scroll through the covers below and vote for your favorite. Ready? Ding!
Here are a coupe of wierd things nthat I think that WWE are sellinbg for the hardcore wrestling fans that don’t yet have it all in the home, especially in their tackle box as well.
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WWEShop has got three different packages up for the HARDCORE gamer. This will all depend on which power play system you have in your arsenal. You can either choose from the Wii package, XBOX 360 package or for the PS 3 package. The XBOX and PS 3 games are going for about $60. The Nintendp Wii game is going for about $50.
Also available is PSP, Nintendo DS and a PS2 package. To check it out click here.
Here is a collection of screenshots for the xbox 360 and Playstation 3 . WWE superstars such as randy orton, The Undertaker, Rey Mysterio and Triple H…Enjoy!!!
WWE Smackdown vs Raw 2008, thus being the top-selling series makes it onto DS.
Expect wrestlers from John Cena to Finlay and Carlito. Everything in SmackDown vs. Raw 2008 is done via the touchscreen and stylus. Movement around the squared circled is automatic leaving you options to create moves against your opponent.
Instead of occurring in real-time, the action plays out in a version of turn-based wrestling. Before each move, there’s a short pause that enables you to select from three choices, which you execute by drawing the corresponding symbol on the touchscreen.
In terms of wireless multiplayer, local head-to-head matches are being promised for the game.
Smackdown vs Raw 2008 is soon to be released sometime in November.
Sorry, no pics this round - I’m getting high speed (FINALLY) on Thursday, though, so the next round will definitely have pics!
Orton goes right for RVD’s head, trying to worsen that concussion he got last week. The two keep throwing each other onto the stretcher, with Orton getting the most shots. RVD ends up getting Orton onto the stretcher and executes a beautiful Suicide Senton onto the stretcher, but Orton moved and RVD ends up hurting himself more than Orton! Right before Orton can roll the stretcher past the finish line, however, RVD manages to beat him back and onto the stretcher for the win.
WINNER: RVD
Orton decides to wreak his vengeance on RVD after the match his over - he ends up beating home down and into the corner ring post and the EMT’s rush out to help.
This is a tables match and the tables come out pretty quick. Within seven minutes, however, the “old breed” has kicked some serious butt for the win.
WINNERS: CM Punk & The Sandman & Tommy Dreamer
A nice long match for the world tag team titles that includes ladders! The Hardy’s speciality. In one particularly beautiful move, Jeff suplexes Haas off of the top of the ladder! Sweet! Matt manages to climb the ladder and get the belt for the win.
WINNERS: The Hardy Boys!
Pretty good match with some good “lumberjacks” in on the match - Henry, though, manages to get the big red machine into a bear hug that ends the match. The ref calls it when Kane is unresponsive.
WINNER: Mark Henry
Shane and Umaga do their best to take Lashley down in order to help Vince retain the belt, but to no avail. With a spear to Vince and a Spear to Shane, Lashley ends up getting his belt back.
WINNER: Bobby Lashley
Yeah - sure - “match” - uh huh
WINNER: (heh - winner) Candice Michelle
Definitely a good match - both Edge and Batista giving their all. Unfortunately, only one man can win.
WINNER: Edge via Escaping the cage
A fairly short match for all that it was hyped up. They two end up brawling into the tech area with Cena giving an FU off of a crane for the win.
WINNER: John Cena
How many times will he defeat Khali anyway?
A fairly good PPV, other than the whole “pudding” thing.
Vince McMahon is trying to fix wrestling. USA Network is scheduling a “Draft Lottery Special” on the Raw show on June 11 at 8:00 pm (1 hour earlier). The show will still run until 11 p.m. Raw, ECW and Smackdown will all be changed up after June 11th. Apparently Vince is not very happy with the ratings on any of the shows, and this is his way on trying to improve things.
Here’s another clip found on YouTube about the highly anticipated Smackdown Vs. Raw 2008 - ENJOY!
It’s a knockdown, dragged-out, in-your-face power bomb that will lay the smack down daily with all the freshest news and information about the fantastic world of wrestling. It’s a no-holds-barred, no disqualification hard-core match that will rock your world daily with news about wrestlers from today, yesterday and tomorrow. What’s your name? IT DOESN’T MATTER WHAT YOUR NAME IS ‘CAUSE I’M THE ONE RUNNING THE SHOW!
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