When license agreements turn sour, you know what's coming next. For World Wrestling Entertainment, THQ, and Jakks Pacific, the result is a Triple Threat matchup between the three companies, jockeying for position over the WWE Smackdown vs. Raw franchise.

It looks like the videogame industry has a new defender in its midst, except he's not exactly the type of person you'd expect to be promoting the videogame industry. How come? Well, he's the so-called Legend Killer of wrestling, and he wants to see even more violence in games. More after the jump!

This week welcomes the much-loved and much-awaited Metal Gear Solid 4 from Konami. No longer should we worry about broken street dates, because today it all becomes official. But Solid Snake is not the only superhero around as there's also Goku and the gang of Dragon Ball Z: Burst Limit, as well as the big, green machine, The Incredible Hulk. If you'd rather work on the sidelines, then Don King Present: Prizefigther is here as well to show you the ropes of managing in the boxing profession, as well as Total Extreme Wrestling 2008. More games await after the jump!

You better be ready to rumble, because THQ and JAKKS Pacific is bringing WWE Smackdown vs. Raw 2009 to all major platforms as expected. This entry to the annual franchise is bringing new features that fans of authentic wrestling action don't want to miss. Learn more and find screenshots of its incarnations on the Sony PlayStation 3 and Microsoft Xbox 360 at the full article.

It would seem that THQ is in an experimental mood. Perhaps due to the trouble it has received at the hands of a wrestling company, the video game publisher has decided to switch to cheerleaders instead.

Yes, you heard us right. THQ has announced what is supposed to be the first-ever cheerleading video game: All Star Cheer Squad. Look for more "cheery" news after the jump.

First, it was the WWE versus THQ and Jakks Pacific; now it's THQ versus Jakks-Pacific. Thing is, the video game publisher has declared a victory against the toy maker with regards to the two companies' royalty dispute. Is there any chance for another lawsuit dismissal?

More "hard court" action follows after the jump.

Long-standing lawsuit filed by WWE against THQ and Jakks Pacific concerning racketeering and bribery was finally put to rest by a US district court judge last December 3rd. More details about  the allegations made by WWE against THQ and Jakks Pacific and the lawsuit in general at the full article.

Let's talk about mythology for a while and no, this is not going to be a lecture similar to the ones you get in your Literature classes. Let's talk about gods and goddesses in relation to video games and the World Wrestling Federation (WWE).

The full article awaits after the jump!

 

If you already fancy yourself a master of Yukes' and THQ's WWE Smackdown vs. Raw series, this year's version of the long-running wrestling video game franchise promises to raise the gameplay to a whole new level with the addition of the new Fighting Style system introduced in WWE Smackdown vs. Raw 2008.

It was already mentioned previously by the developers from Yukes that eight new Fighting Styles will be included in this year's build of the game, doing away with the previous Clean and Dirty fighting styles. The different Fighting Styles basically dictate how your Superstar moves around the squared circle and what kind of tactics he or she usually employs to win the match.

In addition, each Superstar is granted both a primary and secondary ability depending on what Fighting Style your character has. The basic archetypes such as the Brawler and the Dirty player are very well reflected in the type of moves he or she has access to.

WWE Smackdown vs. Raw 2008 is set to be released this November 13 and will be available for the Xbox 360, PS2, PS3, PSP, Wii and DS platforms.

Check out the details on some of the Fighting Styles we have right after the jump!

The Nintendo DS has always been full of surprises, and this trailer video of THQ's WWE: Smackdown! versus Raw 2008 (PS3, PS2, PSP, Xbox 360, Wii, DS) that caters directly for the handheld joy is one of those surprises. Not only does the graphics look solid, fluid and crisp, but it also seems like a blast to play. We check out the wrestling game that could set the standard for all multiplatform releases.

In this trailer video, we see King Booker and Triple H duke it out in the squared circle - and it's the former that pretty much gets battered around like a broken doll, so to speak. What's striking about the gameplay is that you're given complete touch screen control of the action, with the game prompting you to either spin, tap or scratch depending on the situation. It sounds a bit iffy on theory, but it looks great in practice.

Embed's below, you know what to do. Enjoy!