WWE SmackDown vs . Raw 2010 WWE SmackDown vs . Raw 2010 ( also shortened to WWE SvR 2010 ) , is a professional wrestling video game developed by Yuke ' s , and published by THQ for the PlayStation 2 ( PS2 ) , PlayStation 3 ( PS3 ) , PlayStation Portable ( PSP ) , Wii , Nintendo DS , and Xbox 360 systems . It is the eleventh video game in the " WWE SmackDown vs . Raw " ( later renamed to simply " WWE " ) series , and is the sequel to its predecessor " WWE SmackDown vs . Raw 2009 , and was succeeded by WWE SmackDown vs . Raw 2011 " . It was released on October 20 , 2009 in North America , October 22 , 2009 in Australia and October 23 , 2009 in Europe . TOSE oversaw the development for the Nintendo DS version , which was the final game of the series to be released for the handheld . The game is based on the professional wrestling promotion World Wrestling Entertainment ( WWE ) , and is named after the promotion ' s two brands : SmackDown and Raw . It also features the promotion ' s former third brand ECW . It is also the last game to feature ECW in its title . Similar to previous games in the series , " WWE SmackDown vs . Raw 2010 " involves players competing in various professional wrestling matches , either as one of the in - game characters based on WWE ' s roster or as a character created in the Create - a - Superstar mode . " WWE SmackDown vs . Raw 2010 " adds several new features with the main theme based around customization , such as a Story Designer allowing players to create their own playable WWE storylines , an expansion on the Create - a - Finisher mode to include aerial techniques and for the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 versions , the customization of attire colors in a mode called Superstar Threads , a revamped Create - a - Superstar mode and a Paint Tool for creating logos to use on their created characters . This game became the first of the series to be available as an iPhone App . It was released on December 23 , 2009 . As of June 2010 , the game had since been removed from the App Store . Gameplay . Create modes . The game features revamped create modes , which have received a complete overhaul compared to past years ' editions . In addition to the original create - a - superstar and create - an - entrance modes , the game introduces the WWE Story Designer mode , where the player can now design storylines featuring WWE ' s weekly shows ( " Raw " , " SmackDown " , or " ECW " ) and pay - per - view s with storylines , scenarios , and matches of their creations using a variety of preset options , with over 100 different animations and 25 different locations to design each scene . Subtitles can be written in through a controller or through a USB keyboard . Similar to previous editions in the series , the player can create storylines ; however , the player can now control how long the storylines goes on , how many superstars or Divas are involved , and what takes place in the storylines . The match - making feature allows the player to set a match type , set a stipulation , and set any winning conditions . In addition to using created superstars , the player may also integrate actual WWE superstars and Divas into their created storylines , scenarios , or matches . On the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 versions , each storyline can feature up to 500 segments including 450 matches and 50 scenarios , while the Wii , PlayStation 2 and PlayStation Portable versions have a limit of 55 segments . Created wrestlers are limited in the PS3 and Xbox 360 versions to ten appearances in the mode . The create - a - superstar feature has also been retooled since " WWE SmackDown vs . Raw 2009 " in the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 versions . The game now features three - dimensional apparel , unlike in previous games where it appeared as " painted on " . The apparel moves realistically ; for example , a robe moves with each of the superstar ' s movements . Another improvement to the create - a - superstar mode is the shortened loading time of the menus in comparison to previous iterations . A new point system has been implemented into the create - a - superstar mode where each item is given a point value and the player is able to attach up to 48 points of items . For each created wrestler , the player can create up to three alternate attires for them . The mode also features an additional Paint Tool in which players can create their own design that they can use as to use as a logo or a tattoo for their created wrestler . In addition to the create - a - superstar mode , the Xbox 360 and the PlayStation 3 versions of " WWE SmackDown vs . Raw 2010 " introduces a new mode called Superstar Threads , in which the player can create three alternate attires for existing wrestlers in the game by customizing the colors of their attire . This mode however is not available for the Wii version of the game . However , the PlayStation 2 version has undergone only a few minor changes from the previous game . A few additional attire items are added , but almost everything else is as it was before . Unlocking abilities for a created superstar has been made easier , as players no longer have to assign points or take the created superstar into a career mode specifically to improve their attributes . Instead , attributes can be increased in all modes of the game , including regular exhibition matches as well as the create - a - superstar story in the Road to Wrestlemania mode . The maximum threshold is extended by 5 points in one or two categories , depending on how the player performed in the match . And available attribute points are determined by what happens in each match . There are 21 unlockable abilities , which are easier to unlock that in previous years . This time , players are required to build up certain attributes to unlock the option of certain skills . They can be assigned in Create - A - Moveset mode . They include new ones such as Fired Up , Pull Back Attacks , Exploder Turnbuckle Attack , and others . The create - a - finisher option has also been reworked , with the addition of 30 percent more content . Introduced in the previous game , the player was able to create a finisher in the front grapple position . In " WWE SmackDown vs . Raw 2010 " , the mode has been expanded to include aerial techniques . The player is also able to adjust the jumping trajectory and speed of the maneuver . Along with these new customization features , players for the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 versions are able to share their created wrestlers , moves and shows online with other players . The player can also rate other creations online in terms of quality . Evolving from the previous year ' s Highlight Reel mode , a compilation of the match ' s highlights will be listed after each match . The player can subsequently choose to watch or save any of these highlights . Players are also able to convert their created Highlight Reels into entrance movies for their created wrestlers . Players of the PlayStation 3 version are able to upload their highlight reel videos directly onto YouTube . A new addition to the game this year is the WWE Rivals feature . This option allows the player to set superstars ' allies and enemies which can be used to their advantage or disadvantage in exhibition matches with the interference option on . If a superstar is set as an enemy , then that enemy may appear during the peak of a match . The enemy has a number of choices including standing by the ring and breaking up pinfalls , using his or her finisher , or coming in with a weapon . Allies work in a similar fashion . The intensity of the rivalry or alliance can be changed by changing the position of where the certain superstars are slotted . Match gameplay . " WWE SmackDown vs . Raw 2010 " also features new additions to match gameplay . A new feature that has been added is the THQ Training Facility , a tutorial option for players who may be unaware of the gameplay of the series . The player is able to choose a superstar , their non - player character opponent ( or they may choose to play with another player ) , the match type , and the game or match settings . During the match , various pop - ups will appear with different instructions on how to perform actions , such as the grapples or maneuvers available to be performed . There are over 100 training tips available to the player . For the first time since " WWE SmackDown vs . Raw 2007 " , the game features four strong grapples , with players now also able to switch between each grapples . Other new move positions include moves involving superstars standing on the ring ' s apron and a change in ground grapples with side grapple moves and separate moves for opponents depending whether they are on their stomach or back . The game also features a revamped HUD , cutting down on the on - screen information seen in the previous year . The momentum meter now appears as a small halo underneath each superstar , while HUD icons and information relevant to the match are displayed around the superstar . On - screen body damage meters are now replaced by visual cues from superstars indicating where they are damaged . The game also adopts the " pinfall kickout mechanism " used in the THQ video game " WWE Legends of WrestleMania " , in which the player can either hold a face button or button mash to fill up a meter for kicking out of a pinfall attempt . A new reversal system replaces the old two - button system from previous games . The new single - button reversal system is based around timing , with the player given only one chance to press the reversal key when the icon appears . This year ' s game features several new match stipulations . One of these is the Championship Scramble match that was introduced at WWE ' s Unforgiven 2008 event . Another new match featured is the mixed tag team match . The DS version also includes for the first time an Ambulance match . The Royal Rumble match has been revamped . As well as eliminating opponents off the apron like in the previous games , the player can now eliminate other wrestlers in the match by using the ring ropes and the turnbuckles . Eliminations in the match are done either by mini - games in these areas or by the player using finishing moves to eliminate other wrestlers . Finishing moves can also save wrestlers from elimination . On the home consoles version , the number of different backstage areas in the Backstage Brawl match has been increased from two to five areas . The match also makes its debut on the DS version , where it has 14 backstage areas instead . With the exception of the First Blood match , the Hell in a Cell match , the Elimination Chamber match and the Royal Rumble match , Divas are now able to participate in all of the match types However , apart from the mixed tag team match , intergender match - ups are no longer allowed . The Wii version of the game has also been reworked , primarily the motion gameplay and control scheme having been modified similar to that of the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 versions . With these improvements , the player now has more control options , including the use of the GameCube controller , Wii Remote , and the Wii Classic Controller . The Wii version features many of the features found on the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 versions , allowing it to be comparable to the other versions . While the Wii version features the create - a - finisher mode for the first time , it will not feature online support like the previous year ' s edition . TOSE developed the Nintendo DS version of " WWE SmackDown vs . Raw 2010 " . The gameplay can now now be seen from an elevated camera , in addition , the maneuvers are now also controlled by using the device ' s buttons instead of touch screen . Unlike past games , the DS version of this game features an increase in speed . A new feature to the DS version is a collectible card system . The player is able to collect cards that feature power - ups that may be activated in the ring such as calling in a wrestler to interfere in the match , or that feature unlockables such as create - a - superstar parts and match types . Game modes . The " Road to WrestleMania " mode returns from " WWE SmackDown vs . Raw 2009 " with six new stories based on various WWE wrestlers . Unlike the previous year , " WWE SmackDown vs . Raw 2010 " features a Diva - based story involving Mickie James and a story specifically for one of the player ' s created wrestlers . This year ' s co - operative storyline , titled " Brand Warfare " , is based around Triple H and John Cena . The remaining three stories involve Edge , Shawn Michaels , and Randy Orton respectively . This year ' s " Road to WrestleMania " mode also includes storylines that branch out through interactive cutscenes . The DS version also features a revamped story mode in which the player will participate in various storylines . Along the way , the player has to compete in matches , in addition to being able to improve a created wrestler ' s statistics , nursing the wounds suffered by the player ' s wrestler , or visiting WWE Chairman Vince McMahon ' s office . Roster . " WWE SmackDown vs . Raw 2010 " features 67 in - game superstars and divas on each console with the exceptions of the Nintendo DS version which features 30 superstars , and the Mobile version which features 11 superstars . The majority of the roster was revealed on September 16 during a live webcast hosted by GameSpot , featuring The Miz , Eve Torres and Howard Finkel as guests . The roster in the 2010 edition is split into six classifications : Raw , SmackDown , ECW , WCW , legends and free agents . Like the previous game , players can choose to change the character ' s classification in a roster editor called Superstar Management . This is also the last game to feature Umaga due to his firing from WWE and eventual death from a drug overdose not long after the game ' s release . This was the first and so far only game to feature the red and green superstar models from the create - a - moveset mode as playable characters . An extra character , Stone Cold Steve Austin , was also featured as downloadable content on the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 versions . The character could be downloaded by a code obtained when purchased at GameStop , EB Games or Game . Each unlock code purchased could only be used to download the character once . He may also be obtained as downloadable content for PlayStation Store for $ 0 . 99 , and for Xbox Live Marketplace for 80 Microsoft Points . This is the last game featuring Jeff Hardy , Mr Kennedy , Umaga , Tommy Dreamer , Carlito , Maria and Jesse as playable characters . Drew Hankinson ( portraying the Festus character in the game ) , would go on to its sequel using the Luke Gallows character . Also , in the Mickie James Road to WrestleMania , The Miz mentions Candice Michelle being the first contestant in a bikini contest , but Candice Michelle was not in the game . Development . The first announcement for the game was made in May 2009 , when during an earnings call with investors , THQ declared their intent to release the next installment in the series later in the year . The game ' s development was officially announced at E3 on June 1 , 2009 by WWE , Yuke ' s , and THQ . For the first time in the series , " WWE SmackDown vs . Raw 2010 " implements the Havok game engine . The software was used in the game to improve collision detection . In a podcast with IGN , THQ game designer Bryan Williams said Havok was slowly implementated into the series with this year ' s game only focusing on small areas such as collisions between wrestlers and the ring ropes as well as collisions between themselves , with later installments incorporating Havok more . Consideration for the use of Havok in the series was previously announced by THQ in March 2009 during Havok ' s presentation at the 2009 Game Developers Conference in Austin , Texas . The game also saw some graphical improvements within the series , with blood from the cuts on wrestlers ' heads now smearing on any wrestlers that contact the wound . Wrestler ' s chests will also turn red after taking numerous chops . Soundtrack . The game ' s soundtrack features eight licensed songs from Adelitas Way , Lynyrd Skynyrd , The Parlor Mob , Sick Puppies , Skillet and Trivium . Marketing and release . The game was mainly promoted under the tagline " " It ' s Your World Now " " , referring to the new customization features available to the player . The first video of gameplay footage was revealed on the August 11 edition of " Late Night with Jimmy Fallon " during an interview with wrestler Triple H , showing a match between Triple H and a created Jimmy Fallon . A trailer announcing and promoting the game ' s new customization features was released on August 20 at GameSpot . This was a change from the previous years of the " WWE SmackDown " series in which features were announced earlier in a month like April . The reasoning for this was to build up anticipation and excitement in a shorter period with more information about the game , as well as preventing any overlap with the promotion over " WWE Legends of WrestleMania " , a video game also produced by THQ and Yuke ' s . A commercial for the game was later released in October , starring Kelly Kelly , Kofi Kingston and John Cena and featuring the song " Step Up ( I ' m On It ) " by Maylene & The Sons of Disaster . Certain stores also featured special bonuses bundled with the game when pre - ordered . GameStop , EB Games and Game gave away codes that would enable the player to download a Stone Cold Steve Austin character for free . Other stores gave away cheat codes to unlock certain superstars and arenas such as The Rock when purchased at Play . com , and two backstage areas , Vince McMahon ' s office and the " Dirt Sheet " studio , if the game was preordered at Amazon . co . uk . If the game was preordered at HMV , players got a free Hulk Hogan DVD . Originally , the game was announced in June 2009 to have an American release date of November 10 , 2009 . However , the release date was subsequently moved forward to October 20 , 2009 . A playable demo for the game was made available for attendees of WWE ' s SummerSlam Axxess fan convention on August 22 and August 23 . However , unlike previous years , there was not a wide release of the demo . Roster . There are 6 different rosters : Roster . Diva ' s . Legends :