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WWE SmackDown vs. Raw (formerly trademarked as WWF SmackDown!, WWE SmackDown!, WWE SmackDown! vs. RAW and named Exciting Pro Wrestling in Japan) is a series of professional wrestling video games developed by Yuke's and published by THQ. The first game released was on the PlayStation console in 2000, which prompted the releases of sequels on the PlayStation Portable, PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Mobile, Nintendo DS, and the Wii. The original series, produced from 2000 until 2003, was titled under the SmackDown! name, while the present series, which has been produced since 2004, is titled SmackDown vs. Raw. In Japan, the series was published by Yuke's and was known as Exciting Pro Wrestling until 2005. Following SmackDown vs. Raw 2006, THQ took over as the Japanese publisher and the series adopted the western name.[1]

The WWE SmackDown vs. Raw series reception has been positive overall, and WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2009 was rated 31st and 28th (Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3, respectively) in IGN's Top 100 Games list.[2] The series has been criticized for its unappealing season mode, poor audio quality, and small modifications to the features in each game, although it has been praised for presenting an engaging representation of the WWE franchise.[3] Due to the series' popularity and reception, it is among the best-selling video game franchises, with 47 million copies shipped as of 2009.[4]

Included with the release of WWE SmackDown! vs. Raw was the option of fighting dirty or clean . When players select dirty , the superstar is booed by the audience in the game; conversely, the clean superstar is cheered by the audience. With the dirty or clean option comes the inclusion of performing a special maneuver when playing. Players using a dirty superstar must direct their superstar into building up their dirty meter by performing dirty tactics, such as attacking the referee or taking the pad off the ring's turnbuckle. Unlike performing dirty tactics, clean superstars build their meters by performing clean tactics, such as an aerial technique or performing a taunt. When dirty superstars' meters build up, they are able to perform a signature low blow; likewise, clean superstars can perform the opponent's signature move.[9][10]