November 11^th, 2005 (11:38am) - THQ and JAKKS Pacific today announced that WWE SmackDown vs. RAW 2006 for the PSP is scheduled for worldwide release in December. Breaking new ground for the PSP system, WWE SmackDown vs. RAW 2006 joins the highly successful line of WWE licensed video games, including last year’s WWE SmackDown! vs. RAW for the PS2, which shipped more than two million units worldwide.

"THQ is the industry leader in handheld gaming, and taking the highly successful WWE SmackDown vs. RAW franchise to the PSP system was a natural move for us," said Kelly Flock, executive vice president of worldwide publishing, THQ. "The WWE SmackDown vs. RAW franchise is an ideal application for the PSP system, offering a great pick-up-and-play experience, along with numerous multiplayer options, a robust fighting system and an extensive Season Mode."

"It’s exciting for us to give PSP system owners the chance to experience authentic WWE game play on the go for the very first time," said Nelo Lucich, vice president of interactive, JAKKS Pacific. "With the PSP system edition of SmackDown vs. RAW 2006, players will be able to enjoy all of the excitement, attitude and fast-paced action of the game wherever and whenever they want to go."

WWE SmackDown vs. RAW 2006 takes full advantage of the PSP system feature set, including wireless play for up to four players. The game also will sync up with the PlayStation 2 version to unlock exclusive content. In addition, WWE SmackDown vs. RAW 2006 players will enjoy a roster of over 50 playable WWE Superstars and dozens of match type variations, along with a full Season Mode that will include all of the drama of current WWE storylines and a quest for the Championship. The PSP system version also will give players the freedom to design their own wrestlers with a Create-A-Superstar Mode as well as utilize the Create-A-Championship Mode to defend their belts.