Fresh off THQ and JAKKS Pacific's grapple comes WWE Legends of WrestleMania, an upcoming wrestling game based on the world's most popular professional wrestling association for the Microsoft Xbox 360 and Sony PlayStation 3. Need we say more? If you grew up being a fan of Hulk Hogan and his action figures, hit that jump!

Midway Games' TNA iMPACT (Microsoft Xbox 360, Sony PlayStation 3, Nintendo Wii) is looking really good judging from the recent screenshots the developers of the game have released. If you're in the mood to see some high-flying, body slamming, toe-dropping action, head on over to the full article.

Fresh from acquiring assets to dip themselves into the casual gaming market, "creative hub" publisher THQ will now set out to raise the curtains off their much broader lineup of games for fiscal year 2009. And aside from tending some exclusive titles for the Nintendo Wii, THQ has a couple of mainstream franchises piled up for a comeback. All these are to be demonstrated at the Game Press Event in San Francisco. Head to the full story for more info.

This fall, THQ and JAKKS Pacific will "layeth the smacketh down" with the release of WWE Smackdown vs. Raw 2009 (Microsoft Xbox 360, Sony PlayStation 3, PlayStation Portable, Nintendo Wii, DS). Those keeping tabs would know that new features are set to put the competition on the ropes, but if you're not convinced, there's a video where developers talk about the game's other compelling facets such as downloadable content and innovative Wii controls. Find it at the full article.

Naysayers frown at annual video game franchises that seem to release installments one after another without adding significant improvements, but they'll be hard pressed in trying to pick on THQ and JAKKS Pacific's WWE Smackdown vs. Raw 2009 (Microsoft Xbox 360, Sony PlayStation 3, PlayStation Portable, Nintendo Wii, DS). We can say that much after watching in-game footage of the Xbox 360 and PS3 versions showcasing new features for the latest season of WWE action. Find what we're talking about at the full article.

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.

THQ is definitely cooking something up for fans of Smackdown vs. Raw 2008. The company will be making an announcement regarding a new WWE video game after it's 6th Annual Superstar Challenge at the House of Blues. Read more on this in the full article.

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.

Playing video games is fun; being in video games is even more fun. Just ask Mr. THQ and Smackdown vs Raw 2008">Keith Kirby, THQ vice president of production for Smackdown vs. Raw 2008 (PS3, Xbox 360, Wii, DS, PSP). While fan feedback does go a long way in helping a company make a great game,  the invaluable feedback provided by actual WWE wrestlers about the game made the cost of obtaining the info well worth the effort.

More on the interview 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.