Post by #HEEL Dark Lord on Sept 26, 2008 17:43:06 GMT -5
September 26, 2008 - Grab your steel chair, elbow pads, and Magic Marker-laden poster board -- the SmackDown Countdown is finally here.
For eight years IGN's been teaming with THQ to bring you videos, screens, and information for every playable character in the latest WWE videogame, and this year is no different -- except for the fact that it's very different. Rather than hand you the entire roster at the onset of this feature and then profiling the people on it day by day, we're going to give you the roster one person at a time.
That's right; every day we'll be announcing a new character in the game.
Monday through Friday from now until the release of WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2009, we'll be profiling Superstars, showing their entrance, signature move, and finisher on the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and Nintendo Wii. Now -- PSP, PS2, and DS users -- if you see the Countdown pop up on your channel with videos from the PS3, it's not a mistake. That appearance means that character is in your version of the game. We're hoping to have weekly updates to your media sections with platform-specific stuff.
We've got a long way to go, but keep in mind that you're a huge part of this Countdown. Both Friday Fights and the THQ&A are back this year. Every Friday -- in addition to the Countdown -- IGN will post either a match in its entirety or a quick developer Q&A. If you check the IGN SmackDown vs. Raw message board, you'll find threads where you'll be able to vote on who you want to see fight and in what match as well as post your questions for the developers.
Can you smell what we're cooking?
Strength: 95
Submission: 73
Durability: 83
Technique: 70
Speed: 65
Charisma: 65
Hardcore: 80
Stamina: 74
Overall: 82
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Hailing from India, The Great Khali stands at an impressive 7 foot 3 inches and weighs 420 pounds. This enormous monster has walked the jungles of India unafraid of pythons and wrestled White Bengal tigers. Legend states that the Punjabi Warrior has "stared into the abyss and the earth trembled at his gaze."
The Great Khali is a master of the most barbaric match in WWE history: the Punjabi Prison Match. He showed his excellence in this vicious contest at No Mercy 2007.
One of the largest athletes the WWE has ever bared witness to, The Great Khali stands to be a powerful force and a threat to every member of the locker room. In his short time in the WWE, he has already boasted a World Heavyweight Championship reign. During visits to his native India, he is treated as a national hero.
In 2008, The Punjabi Giant starred in the new Get Smart movie based on the 1960s classic TV show. Khali is no stranger to Hollywood, as he also starred in 2005's The Longest Yard alongside Adam Sandler, Chris Rock and Burt Reynolds. Source: WWE.com
SIGNATURE MOVES
Brain Chop
Headbutt 2
FINISHERS
Vise Grip
Neck Hanging Chokeslam
ABILITIES
K.O.
Lock Pick
Hammer Throw
For eight years IGN's been teaming with THQ to bring you videos, screens, and information for every playable character in the latest WWE videogame, and this year is no different -- except for the fact that it's very different. Rather than hand you the entire roster at the onset of this feature and then profiling the people on it day by day, we're going to give you the roster one person at a time.
That's right; every day we'll be announcing a new character in the game.
Monday through Friday from now until the release of WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2009, we'll be profiling Superstars, showing their entrance, signature move, and finisher on the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and Nintendo Wii. Now -- PSP, PS2, and DS users -- if you see the Countdown pop up on your channel with videos from the PS3, it's not a mistake. That appearance means that character is in your version of the game. We're hoping to have weekly updates to your media sections with platform-specific stuff.
We've got a long way to go, but keep in mind that you're a huge part of this Countdown. Both Friday Fights and the THQ&A are back this year. Every Friday -- in addition to the Countdown -- IGN will post either a match in its entirety or a quick developer Q&A. If you check the IGN SmackDown vs. Raw message board, you'll find threads where you'll be able to vote on who you want to see fight and in what match as well as post your questions for the developers.
Can you smell what we're cooking?
Strength: 95
Submission: 73
Durability: 83
Technique: 70
Speed: 65
Charisma: 65
Hardcore: 80
Stamina: 74
Overall: 82
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Hailing from India, The Great Khali stands at an impressive 7 foot 3 inches and weighs 420 pounds. This enormous monster has walked the jungles of India unafraid of pythons and wrestled White Bengal tigers. Legend states that the Punjabi Warrior has "stared into the abyss and the earth trembled at his gaze."
The Great Khali is a master of the most barbaric match in WWE history: the Punjabi Prison Match. He showed his excellence in this vicious contest at No Mercy 2007.
One of the largest athletes the WWE has ever bared witness to, The Great Khali stands to be a powerful force and a threat to every member of the locker room. In his short time in the WWE, he has already boasted a World Heavyweight Championship reign. During visits to his native India, he is treated as a national hero.
In 2008, The Punjabi Giant starred in the new Get Smart movie based on the 1960s classic TV show. Khali is no stranger to Hollywood, as he also starred in 2005's The Longest Yard alongside Adam Sandler, Chris Rock and Burt Reynolds. Source: WWE.com
SIGNATURE MOVES
Brain Chop
Headbutt 2
FINISHERS
Vise Grip
Neck Hanging Chokeslam
ABILITIES
K.O.
Lock Pick
Hammer Throw
