News

WWE ’12 Is A Proper Franchise Reboot

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In my humble opinion this year’s WWE All Stars made every other wrestling game released in the last decade appear stodgy and unplayable. It seems like THQ agreed. Instead of going for another annual release of the Smackdown vs Raw franchise they’ve skipped a year. WWE ’12, a complete reboot, is the end result.


December 23, 2010
PlayStation

Smackdown Vs Raw’s Second DLC Pack Available Now

A classic Lex Luger skin (pictured), and The Nexus stable’s Wade Barrett, David Otunga and Justin Gabriel are included in the latest DLC extension for WWE Smackdown vs. Raw 2011, available now on the PS3 and Xbox 360′s download services.


October 24, 2010
In Real Life

The Spectacle Of Pro Wrestling, Played With A Straight Face

Calling pro wrestling “fake” is neither accurate nor informed. The term is “kayfabe.”


October 22, 2010
News

The Hart Of Pro Wrestling Is Yours In Smackdown Vs Raw

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Michael Jordan isn’t the only greatest-ever performer highlighting his sport’s video game this year. Bret Hart and his inimitable Sharpshooter submission hold are playable with a bonus code you get for preordering THQ’s Smackdown vs Raw 2011 from Best Buy.


December 23, 2009
News

Settlement Gives THQ The WWE License Until 2018

THQ wrapped up two big loose ends at the end of this year, reaching a settlement with Jakks Pacific over who owed what for the rights to World Wrestling Entertainment and, separately, extending its deal with the promoter to 2018.