WWE Smackdown vs Raw 2008 preview for PlayStation 3

This month, we turn our attention to all things WWE, with a huge preview of Smackdown vs Raw 2008, due to hit the PS3 in November. The game's looking bigger and better than ever, with some of the deadliest weapons yet; there have also been plenty of updates, not least a change to the fighting style gameplay. To find out even more, we've talked exclusively to publisher THQ about what Smackdown vs Raw 2008 has in store - and what to expect for the future. We've got all the details in our WWE Smackdown vs Raw 2008 preview and exclusive interview - download it now!

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WWE Smackdown vs Raw 2008 preview for PlayStation 3

When Good ol' JR uttered the phrase "Tables, ladders and chairs – oh my!", we can bet he had no idea that his vision of extreme would be completely outdated by 2007. When recording the commentary for this year's vision of SmackDown vs Raw, the world's most successful wrestling franchise of all time, perhaps we'll be hearing him yelling "Flaming barbed-wire baseball bats, dual burning tables – oh my!" instead, as these are by far the deadliest weapons you'll come across in this year's game. It's also a clear indication of the exciting direction that the series is taking.

As a new addition for 2008, THQ were quick to shout from the rooftops (literally) about the Extreme rules match type, which is where both of the deadly weapons we mentioned above can be found. In this match, as you may have guessed if you follow WWE (or ECW), there are basically no rules, and any weapons are permitted. Before beginning the match, you can even choose what weapons you have available to you, from two-by-fours, to dustbins, steel chairs, and even – as we mentioned previously – flaming barbed-wire baseball bats and stacked burning tables. To quote ECW commentator Joey Styles: "Oh. My. God!"