WWE SmackDown! video game series

WWE SmackDown (formerly trademarked as WWE SmackDown! and known as WWF SmackDown!) is a series of professional wrestling video games published by THQ, based on World Wrestling Entertainment's television program, WWE Friday Night SmackDown!. Games in the series are primarily developed by the Japanese based company, Yuke's Future Media Creators. The original series was produced from 2000 through 2003, and was titled under the SmackDown name, while the present series, which has been produced since 2004, is titled SmackDown vs. Raw. The series was published by Yuke's and known as Exciting Pro Wrestling in Japan until 2005. Following SmackDown vs. Raw 2007, THQ took over as the Japanese publisher and the series adopted the western name.Initially, the series was exclusive to PlayStation video game consoles, and was featured in all of the seventh generation consoles by 2008. The SmackDown! series is among the best-selling video game franchises with 37 million copies shipped as of 2008.The game engine for the series is based on that used by the Japanese professional wrestling video game series, Toukon Retsuden and Rumble Roses, a fictional professional wrestling series, both developed by Yuke's.THQ and YUKE's Future Media Creators consider one reason the series has remained so popular is due to series bringing "WWE programming to life through a host of key new features, extensive rosters with WWE's most popular Superstars, incredible graphics and engaging action in and beyond the ring."

Original Series WWF SmackDown! - Released in 2000 for the Playstation 1. WWF SmackDown! 2: Know Your Role - Released in 2000 for the Playstation 1. WWF SmackDown! Just Bring It - Released in 2001 for the Playstation 2. WWE SmackDown! Shut Your Mouth - Released in 2002 for the Playstation 2. WWE SmackDown! Here Comes the Pain - Released in 2003 for the Playstation 2.

Smackdown Vs. Raw Series WWE SmackDown! vs. Raw Released in 2004 for the Playstation 2. WWE SmackDown! vs. Raw 2006 Released in 2005 for the Playstation 2 & Playstation Portable. WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2007 Released in 2006 for the Playstation 2,Playstation Portable & Xbox 360. WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2008 Released in 2007 for the Playstation 2, Playstation 3, Playstation Portable, Xbox 360, Wii, Mobile & DS WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2009 Released in 2008 for the Playstation 2, Playstation 3, Playstation Portable, Xbox 360, Wii, Mobile & DS