THQ and JAKKS Pacific announced that WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2010 is in development for the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3, PlayStation 2, PSP, Wii and Nintendo DS. In addition, five World Wrestling Entertainment Superstars will be featured on the cover of WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2010. John Cena, Undertaker, Randy Orton, Edge and Rey Mysterio will headline the new game. WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2010 will be unveiled surrounding SummerSlam, live on pay-per-view August 23, 2009 from the STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, Calif.

Brian Coleman, vice president, global brand management, THQ:

“John Cena, Undertaker, Randy Orton, Edge and Rey Mysterio are incredible WWE Superstars who represent the athleticism, creativity, individuality and strength of today’s live WWE programming. These powerful traits symbolize our vision to give players extensive creative freedom and make WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2010 the most authentic, entertaining and compelling simulation of live WWE programming to date.”

Nelo Lucich, senior vice president of interactive, JAKKS Pacific:

“The WWE SmackDown vs. Raw titles keep getting better and better, and we are honored to have such incredible classic Superstars as John Cena, Undertaker, Randy Orton, Edge and Rey Mysterio on the front cover of WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2010 for all platforms. Their intensity and commitment to wrestling excellence epitomize the spirit of this year’s videogame.”