In-Game Music Lineup Announced For WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2009

November 7, 2008

IN-GAME MUSIC LINEUP ANNOUNCED
FOR WWE SMACKDOWN VS. RAW 2009

Renowned Entrance Music from
World Wrestling Entertainment Superstars Set To Tag Team with Licensed Music
from Popular Hard Rock and Hip Hop Recording Artists

THQ Inc. and JAKKS Pacific, Inc.
today announced the in-game music lineup for WWE® SmackDown® vs. Raw® 2009. The
upcoming release from the leading fighting videogame franchise will allow fans
to select and listen to music throughout its in-game menus, loading screens and
within key gameplay modes, including Create-A-Finisher and the Roster Editor. In
addition, the music is available for players to apply within features such as
Create-A-Superstar and the franchise’s brand new Highlight Reel feature. In
addition to classic entrance music from WWE Superstars Triple H, The Undertaker,
John Cena, Jeff Hardy and more, WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2009 will feature the
following licensed music tracks:

  • BLOODSIMPLE – “Dead Man Walking”

  • BURN HALO – “Save Me”

  • DISTURBED – “Perfect Insanity”

  • EGYPT CENTRAL – “Taking You Down”

  • EGYPT CENTRAL – “You Make Me Sick”

  • THE EXIES – “Lay Your Money Down”

  • MURS – “SWC”

  • P.O.D. – “Addicted”

  • SiX – “Better Than Mine”

  • STERIOGRAM – “Get Up”

“We are thrilled to offer fans the
ability to further customize their WWE SmackDown vs. Raw videogame experience
through a variety of in-game music options,” said Cory Ledesma, senior creative
manager, THQ. “These songs are a perfect complement of WWE attitude and the
spirit of our fans.”

About WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2009

WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2009 upholds
the franchise’s commitment to delivering the definitive videogame simulation of
live WWE programming. The Xbox 360, PLAYSTATION 3 system, PlayStation 2 system
and PSP system versions of the game will unleash a brand new tag team
experience, allowing players to build momentum and attributes, eliminate
opponents with high impact double teams and finishers, as well as get the “hot
tag” for the win. The franchise’s renowned creation system offers a brand new
Create-A-Finisher option, while a new Road to WrestleMania Mode paves the way to
WWE’s biggest event of the year and lets players experience co-op storylines for
the first time. WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2009 also extends the virtual WWE gameplay
experience with robust online capabilities, including the highly anticipated
debut of downloadable content.

WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2009 for Wii
builds upon its inaugural offering by significantly expanding its match type
options, giving players more ways to enjoy the platform’s unique
pick-up-and-play experience. The game also takes full combat sports
entertainment to the next level by giving players more Superstar control with
interactive entrances and victory scenes. WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2009 for Wii
will also include a wide variety of new weapons, the debut of online gameplay
and much more.

WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2009 for
Nintendo DS returns with new gameplay controls that utilize the stylus and D-pad
to deliver a compelling handheld fighting game experience. The redesigned Season
Mode takes a role-playing approach, allowing players to interact with
Superstars, upgrade their abilities and complete missions on a quest toward
legendary goals. In addition, a larger Superstar roster, new match types and the
inclusion of Create-A-Superstar will provide players with a variety of
intriguing options to enhance gameplay.

More information about WWE SmackDown
vs. Raw 2009 can be found at
www.smackdownvsraw.com
  and www.thq.com.