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WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2008 Reaches Sales Milestone

Written by Ryan Gray on Aug 26, 2008 - 10:54:08 AM

THQ and JAKKS Pacific issued the following press release today:

WWE® SmackDown® vs. Raw® 2008 Reaches “Greatest Hits” Sales Milestone for the PlayStation®2 Computer Entertainment System and PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) System

AGOURA HILLS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--THQ Inc. (NASDAQ:THQI) and JAKKS Pacific, Inc. (NASDAQ:JAKK) today announced that WWE® SmackDown® vs. Raw® 2008, the ninth release from the leading fighting videogame franchise, has joined Sony’s “Greatest Hits” collection for the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system and PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system. Both versions of the videogame originally launched in November 2007 and are now available for the suggested retail price of $19.99.

“Reaching ‘Greatest Hits’ status is a huge honor that speaks to the tremendous SmackDown vs. Raw fan base,” said Scott Guthrie, executive vice president, publishing, THQ. “We look forward to delivering WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2009 on seven platforms this fall, including the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system, PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system, PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system, Wii™ videogame console, Nintendo DS™ and mobile devices.”

“The WWE SmackDown vs. Raw legacy continues on through the incredibly loyal fans that master each new version,” said Nelo Lucich, senior vice president of interactive, JAKKS Pacific. “With its ‘Greatest Hits’ status and through a reduced price point, we can share this virtual sports entertainment experience with an even more expansive audience.”




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