First details of the upcoming WWE Smackdown vs. Raw 2010 video game has apparently been posted by THQ on their French website earlier this week. Among the juicy details scooped by gaming site Ve3tro reveals that for the first time, the game will feature an online Royal Rumble mode,  a complete overhaul to the ‘Road to Wrestlemania’ mode and many more.

When license agreements turn sour, you know what's coming next. For World Wrestling Entertainment, THQ, and Jakks Pacific, the result is a Triple Threat matchup between the three companies, jockeying for position over the WWE Smackdown vs. Raw franchise.

It looks like the videogame industry has a new defender in its midst, except he's not exactly the type of person you'd expect to be promoting the videogame industry. How come? Well, he's the so-called Legend Killer of wrestling, and he wants to see even more violence in games. More after the jump!

You better be ready to rumble, because THQ and JAKKS Pacific is bringing WWE Smackdown vs. Raw 2009 to all major platforms as expected. This entry to the annual franchise is bringing new features that fans of authentic wrestling action don't want to miss. Learn more and find screenshots of its incarnations on the Sony PlayStation 3 and Microsoft Xbox 360 at the full article.

First, it was the WWE versus THQ and Jakks Pacific; now it's THQ versus Jakks-Pacific. Thing is, the video game publisher has declared a victory against the toy maker with regards to the two companies' royalty dispute. Is there any chance for another lawsuit dismissal?

More "hard court" action follows after the jump.

Long-standing lawsuit filed by WWE against THQ and Jakks Pacific concerning racketeering and bribery was finally put to rest by a US district court judge last December 3rd. More details about  the allegations made by WWE against THQ and Jakks Pacific and the lawsuit in general at the full article.

Let's talk about mythology for a while and no, this is not going to be a lecture similar to the ones you get in your Literature classes. Let's talk about gods and goddesses in relation to video games and the World Wrestling Federation (WWE).

The full article awaits after the jump!

Four new videos have arrived for WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2008 on the PSP, featuring two long standing icons in wrestling: Jim Neidhart and Sgt. Slaughter, joining the likes of Triple H, Kane and Carlito in the video archives.

WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2008 (Xbox 360, PS2, PS3, PSP, Wii, DS) will be released on November 13 for the US. Check out the full article for the videos.

 

If you already fancy yourself a master of Yukes' and THQ's WWE Smackdown vs. Raw series, this year's version of the long-running wrestling video game franchise promises to raise the gameplay to a whole new level with the addition of the new Fighting Style system introduced in WWE Smackdown vs. Raw 2008.

It was already mentioned previously by the developers from Yukes that eight new Fighting Styles will be included in this year's build of the game, doing away with the previous Clean and Dirty fighting styles. The different Fighting Styles basically dictate how your Superstar moves around the squared circle and what kind of tactics he or she usually employs to win the match.

In addition, each Superstar is granted both a primary and secondary ability depending on what Fighting Style your character has. The basic archetypes such as the Brawler and the Dirty player are very well reflected in the type of moves he or she has access to.

WWE Smackdown vs. Raw 2008 is set to be released this November 13 and will be available for the Xbox 360, PS2, PS3, PSP, Wii and DS platforms.

Check out the details on some of the Fighting Styles we have right after the jump!

 

Wrestling fans of all current platforms, rejoice - two new superstars are confirmed to be making their debut appearances in the upcoming wrestling title, WWE Smackdown Versus Raw 2008 (DS, PS2, PS3, PSP, Xbox 360, Wii) . We give you the skinny on the title that lets you step into the shoes of your favorite WWE superstar and claim your rightful place as the wrestler with all the gold.

So who are these two new superstars? Well, if you missed the enormous clue in the title, the latest additions to the game's roster are as follows: Jeff Hardy, second half of the high-flying Hardy Boys, and the ECW legend The Sandman. It's something to note that neither wrestler made it in last year's game, WWE Smackdown Versus Raw 2008 - making this their next-gen debuts.

Little bit of background on these two: Jeff Hardy is, as we've said, the second half of the Hardy Boys, the devastatingly-efficient tag team famous for their arsenal of high-risk, acrobatic moves, most of which taking place from the top rope. Dropkicks, splashes, moonsaults, you name it, they've done it.

The Sandman is a different matter entirely. He's not much of a flier like Jeff Hardy is, but coming from ECW's ranks, The Sandman is known for being a tireless juggernaut that loves to feel pain as much as he loves dishing it out. Never seen without his signature kendo stick, as well as a fresh beer on hand, The Sandman is a well-loved legend that can show anyone in the wrestling world what Hardcore really means.

More updates about the latest entry in the Smackdown Versus Raw series as we get them!