WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2008 Playable Demo

Number One Fighting Video Game Franchise Delivers Game Sample Prior to Official Launch in November

October 15, 2007  THQ Inc. and JAKKS Pacific, Inc. today announced the WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2008 official game demo is now available for free download via Xbox Live Marketplace for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft. WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2008 is scheduled for a European release on November 9 for the PLAYSTATION3 computer entertainment system, PlayStation2 computer entertainment system, the Wii home video game system, Nintendo DS and Xbox 360. The PSP (PlayStationPortable) system is scheduled for release on November 23, while the wireless version of the game is slated to launch on various mobile carriers worldwide throughout November.

Our official game demo will allow consumers to embrace WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2008 in the weeks leading up to the official game launch, said Bob Aniello, senior vice president of worldwide marketing, THQ. The demo strongly supports our campaign as we grow the franchise to seven platforms, giving players multiple ways to enjoy their WWE video game experience.

The WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2008 playable demo on Xbox Live Marketplace will offer players a taste of what the game has to offer prior to its release this November, said Nelo Lucich, vice president of interactive, JAKKS Pacific. The new Superstar Fighting Styles and Struggle Submission System significantly enhance gameplay, and players can take advantage of Superstar and arena options from RAW, SmackDown and ECW.

About the WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2008 Playable Demo
The WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2008 playable demo for Xbox Live Marketplace will allow players to experience exhibition match play using the RAW, SmackDown and ECW arenas. Superstars Rey Mysterio, Bobby Lashley, Undertaker and Randy Orton are available for battle in both single-player and two-player, head-to-head gameplay. Throughout the demo, players can sample several of the games new features, including Superstar Fighting Styles and the Struggle Submission System.