THQ Detail UK PS3 And Xbox 360 WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2011 Special Editions

THQ have detailed the various Special Editions of WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2011 on both the Playstation 3 and Xbox 360:

The "Hit Man" edition will be aivbale from GAME and Gamestation and it includes:

• WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2011 Videogame
• Bret “Hit Man” Hart: The Best There Is, The Best There Was, The Best There Ever Will Be” DVD
• Bret Hart Exclusive Art Card
• Bret Hart Exclusive Playable Character

The "Lord Of Darkness" special edition will be aivbale from Play.com and contains:

• WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2011 Videogame 
• WWE Unforgiven 2007 DVD
• Undertaker Exclusive Art Card
• “Ministry of Darkness” Exclusive Alternate Attire

The "Viper" Edition will be available from TESCO and it comes with:

• WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2011 Videogame 
• WWE No Mercy 2007 DVD
• Randy Orton Exclusive Art Card
• Randy Orton Three-Pack of Alternate Attire Options (T-Shirt, Suit and Referee Uniform)

THQ also say there are other retail pre-order incentives, an example being ASDA getting exclusive T-shirts when they pre-order either the PS3 or Xbox 360 versions of the game.

Press Release

AGOURA HILLS, Calif.  September 3, 2010  THQ Inc. today announced new details surrounding the company’s retail incentive programs for WWE® SmackDown® vs. Raw® 2011 throughout the UK.

The “Hit Man” special edition, available from retailers GAME and GAMESTATION for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft or the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system, is scheduled to include the following items:

• WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2011 Videogame
• Bret “Hit Man” Hart: The Best There Is, The Best There Was, The Best There Ever Will Be” DVD
• Bret Hart Exclusive Art Card
• Bret Hart Exclusive Playable Character

The “Lord of Darkness” special edition, available from retailer PLAY.COM for the Xbox 360 or PlayStation 3 system, is scheduled to include the following items:

• WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2011 Videogame
• WWE Unforgiven® 2007 DVD
• Undertaker® Exclusive Art Card
• “Ministry of Darkness” Exclusive Alternate Attire

The “Viper” special edition, available from retailer TESCO for the Xbox 360 or PlayStation 3 system, is scheduled to include the following items:

• WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2011 Videogame
• WWE No Mercy® 2007 DVD
• Randy Orton® Exclusive Art Card
• Randy Orton Three-Pack of Alternate Attire Options (T-Shirt, Suit and Referee Uniform)

There are also incentives available at several additional retailers throughout the UK, including an exclusive t-shirts available with pre-order for the Xbox 360 or PlayStation 3 system while supplies last from Asda.

WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2011 is currently in development for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 system, PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system, PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system and the Wii™ system from Nintendo, with a scheduled release date of October 29, 2010 across Europe.
About WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2011
Having shipped more than 50 million units worldwide, the renowned WWE simulation experience and annual centerpiece in THQ’s expanding WWE videogame portfolio returns to define players’ ultimate WWE moments and give players even greater creative and decision-making freedom throughout their storied journeys within WWE.

WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2011 will empower players more than ever to define their gameplay experiences in a dynamic and ever-changing WWE. In WWE Universe Mode, a new addition to the franchise, gameplay scenarios will change based on player decisions, allowing for new rivalries, alliances, championship matches and more spontaneous WWE action in and out of the ring. Additionally, the popular, story-driven Road to WrestleMania® mode will return with significant updates and new storylines, including the ability to freely roam through locker room areas, select opponents, break into impromptu matches and fulfill destinies based on player choices.

A hallmark of the franchise, WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2011 will deliver its largest offering to date of best-in-class creation and customization features. Players will have more creative tools than ever to customize their created Superstars, finishing moves, story designs, paint tool creations and more. Searching and sharing content will be greatly simplified through improvements to the highly regarded WWE Community Creations feature, which generated nearly 10 million downloads in its franchise debut.

WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2011 will also boast one of the largest rosters in franchise history with more than 70 of today’s prominent WWE Superstars and WWE Divas. Each in-game model will feature new skin textures and movement technology, delivering the most authentic looking and moving WWE Superstars and WWE Divas ever seen in a WWE videogame. In addition, players will round out their virtual WWE experience with more than 100 match types, including Tables, Ladders & Chairs (TLC), Hell in a Cell and Money in the Bank, as well as an extensive number of new playable arenas. A brand new physics system will ensure all matches and object interactions look and feel unique, dynamic and unpredictable to capture the full essence and authenticity of WWE.

WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2011 will also boast the franchise’s largest online feature set to date, including a robust downloadable content (DLC) plan slated to include playable WWE Superstars, WWE Divas, alternate ring gear and new arenas. Online access and the game’s first DLC package, which is scheduled to include WWE Superstar Chris Masters® (playable character), WWE Superstar Rey Mysterio® (“Dia de los Muertos” Halloween-themed attire) and WWE Diva Kelly Kelly® (“Devil” Halloween-themed attire), will be free of charge with the videogame through a back of manual code for purchasers of new copies of the game. Purchasers of used copies of the game can also purchase the content via Xbox LIVE® Marketplace for Xbox 360 at an anticipated cost of 800 Microsoft Points, as well as on PlayStation®Network for an anticipated cost of $9.99. Additional DLC packages, as well as their suggested price points will be revealed later this year.

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