About Game:

WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2009 (often shortened to WWE SvR 2009), is a professional wrestling video game developed by Yuke's and published by THQ for the PlayStation 3, PlayStation 2, PlayStation Portable, Nintendo DS, Wii, and Xbox 360 video game consoles. It is the tenth video game in the WWE SmackDown series, and is the sequel to its predecessor, WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2008.[7][8] TOSE oversaw development for the Nintendo DS version.[8] The game was released on November 9, 2008 in North America.

Game Play:

One of the game's most prominent features is the enhanced tag team match.[9] Additions in the match include new ways of tagging the player's tag team partner such as the reversible hot tag, which can help save the player in the match if they are in trouble, and the forced blind tag, where the partner tags themself into the ring. The player's tag team partner has more of a part to play in this match and will aid the player by holding an opponent by the ropes while on the apron, and the pulling down the ropes for an opponent dashing towards them, sending them out of the ring.[10] Teams will now share their own momentum meter, attributes and double team finishers.

Online Feature:

The Wii version now includes online gameplay as well as rankings.[8][9] Voice chat functionality for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 versions were confirmed also note that if a tattoo is used on your created superstar he/she will not be prohibited online.[7] However, online play is not available for the PlayStation 2 version.[16] After complaints about outdated rosters in the previous games, THQ stated that the game will provide downloadable content to keep the game as up to date as possible with new wrestlers and alternate attires.