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1UP: WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2009 Review

1UP writes: "WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2009 vs. TNA Impact! is a total squash match: THQ's annual grappler makes Midway's debut competitor look like a curtain-jerk jobber. The win's well deserved, too -- SVR09 is by far the best game in the series. OK, I know, that should be as obvious as a screwup from Raw general manager Mike Adamle, but it's well known that THQ has been slow to fix the nagging complaints that have been tearing up Smackdown's tights: piss-break-long load times, wonky animations, and ho-hum story modes. Well, this year THQ patched up all of its problems to create an awesome package any fan will surely want to grab.

The first thing you'll notice when you boot up SVR09 is the surprising lack of load times. Past games in the series were severely plagued with waits so painfully long that it felt like you were watching a Great Khali Iron Man match. Thankfully, things are a lot quicker now. Developer Yuke's has also put some much-needed grease on the game's animation system, which leads to Superstars that actually move around (somewhat) realistically. I still noticed a few instances where my chosen wrestler sauntered around like a ring-smart robot, but compared to last year's game, the Superstars definitely aren't as rusty."

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The Evolution (?) of WWE Games Moves Animations

One week from the next gen release of WWE 2K15, let's take a look at how moves and animations have evolved (?) through the WWE Games series... After comparing the character models with last week's video, we now look at the animation of several finishers / signature moves.

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Stuart57563467d ago

Good comparison, they've got worse with age.

Thrillho3467d ago

Many of the old animations look better than the new ones especially the Sweet Chin Music and Goldberg's spear. The 2K14 Clothesline from Hell looks awesome though.

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The Evolution (?) of WWE Games Character Models - Video Comparison

Comparing the face textures of WWE Games character models through the years... featuring John Cena, Booker T, JBL, Undertaker, Hulk Hogan, Mr. McMahon and many more... evolution?

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The93Sting3478d ago

damn, WWE 2006 is the better looking than all of them.

paddy953478d ago

Ha, they get worse each year.

ABBAJESUS3478d ago

HCTP faces and career mode were great

Austin483478d ago

I hope that was the last generation version of 2k15 if it is I'm canceling my pre order.

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Top 5 WWE Games of All Time

WWE have produced a lot of video games in their time, with varying degrees of quality. Which are the best though? Jason Delacey tries to pick five Stone Cold Stunners.

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WooHooAlex4266d ago

No Day of Reckoning? Man, that's one of my all time favorites.

BkaY4266d ago

Here comes the pain.... all time fav WWE...

once my cousins and i played elimination chamber whole night .. one match whole night.. good times

peace