 Every game in the WWE 2K series is developed by Yuke 's and Visual Concepts , and published by 2K Sports . From 1999 - 2013 the publisher was THQ . The game engine was originally based on the one used by the Japanese professional wrestling video game series Toukon Retsuden , which was also developed by Yuke 's . Before the release of WWE SmackDown ! vs. Raw , the only communication possible in season mode was through subtitles . Voice over , however , was included in season mode with the release of WWE SmackDown ! vs. RAW . WWE superstars record a script , which is then assigned to the voice of the corresponding superstar in the game . With the exception of WWE SmackDown ! Here Comes the Pain , pre @-@ recorded commentary by WWE commentators has been included in each game since the release of WWF SmackDown ! Just Bring It . 
