WWE Smackdown! vs. Raw 2009 announced, first details revealed

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THQ's WWE Smackdown! vs. Raw series has, for the longest time, been underwhelming in terms of offering unique experiences between its annual releases. We could even say the series has been suffering from a mild case of Madden syndrome. With the announcement of this year's iteration: Smackdown! vs. Raw 2009, however, things finally look like they're going to change.

First and foremost, the series is finally getting the much needed online gameplay and DLC support that fans have been clamoring for in the past years. Unfortunately, specific details on the DLC are still being kept secret. Senior creative manager Cory Ledesma does hint, however, at the possibility of updating the WWE roster via DLC. As for the second major addition, say hello to the brand new "Create-A-Finisher." This tool allows players to create unique ultimate signature moves by piecing together over 500 animations. Also, a re-vamped career mode makes its debut, now allowing for the first time a co-op season with stronger emphasis on tag team action.

As for the roster, so far only Chris Jericho, Jeff Hardy, Matt Hardy, Randy Orton, Mr. Kennedy, Undertaker, and John Cena have been revealed. A final number for the roster has not been announced.
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[Gavin M]

these games have gone down hill ever since the psx versions...the entire selling point of the game used to be is simplistic game play, each game seems to get more complicated as it goes on, hold this button, push that one, press that trigger. also the last lot of games have been riddled with loading screens, which wouldnt be so bad but its not the quickest game to load either. i still play each one though hoping for abit of old skool magic they once had, but its never there.