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THQ and Rainbow Studios Redefining Off-Road Freedom
Company: THQ
Date: 18 Jan 2006
AGOURA HILLS, Calif., Jan. 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- THQ Inc. (Nasdaq: THQI - News) today announced that highly acclaimed internal developer Rainbow Studios has raised the bar in off-road development yet again, shipping MX vs. ATV Unleashed(TM) for Windows PC with a full-featured track editor, allowing gamers the freedom to create their own personalized off-road experience limited only by their imagination. With MX vs. ATV Unleashed for the PlayStation® 2 Computer Entertainment System reaching Sony Computer Entertainment America's "Greatest Hits" status just nine months after its release, the Unleashed franchise continues to build on its dominance of the off-road racing genre. MX vs. ATV Unleashed for Windows PC is now available for a suggested retail price of $29.99 and the PlayStation 2 Greatest Hits edition rides into stores for $19.99.
"Delivering the most comprehensive track editor to date and reaching greatest hits status for PlayStation 2 at the same time shows that we are continuing to drive the genre through innovation and unmatched game-play," says Scott Novis, General Manager, Rainbow Studios. "Combined with our upcoming expansion to handheld on the PSP(TM) (PlayStation®Portable) system and the endless possibilities with next-gen we look forward to continuing to give fans the original content they've come to expect."
"The Unleashed franchise continues to expand the off-road genre, creating game-play experiences that appeal to an extremely broad base of racing fans," said Dave Miller, Senior Global Brand Manager, THQ. "Providing exciting new features with each successive release has positioned Rainbow Studios to continue as the lead off-road developer for a long time to come."
MX vs. ATV Unleashed for Windows PC brings Rainbow Studios' critically acclaimed off-road development to Windows PC, allowing gamers to explore immense free-world areas, compete with an array of new vehicle types and vie for off-road supremacy in a multitude of racing modes. The franchise's ultra-realistic Rhythm Racing(TM) physics engine returns, accompanied by an all-new track editor, allowing gamers to create their own, personalized off-road experience.
About Rainbow Studios
Named Game Informer's "Developer of the Year for 2001", Rainbow Studios is one of THQ's premier content creators for console systems and PCs. Headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, Rainbow's fifteen-year videogame history includes the top-selling Splashdown, award-winning ATV Offroad Fury series and critically acclaimed Motocross Madness PC series which received Best Sports Computer Game of 2000 award by the Academy of Interactive Arts and Sciences. The February 2004 release of MX Unleashed(TM) marked the introduction of the "Unleashed" brand and the February release of MX vs. ATV Unleashed combined Rainbow's development expertise with ATVs and Motocross for the first time.
About THQ
THQ Inc. (Nasdaq: THQI - News) is a leading worldwide developer and publisher of interactive entertainment software. The company develops its products for all popular game systems, personal computers and wireless devices. Headquartered in Los Angeles County, California, THQ sells product through its global network of offices located throughout North America, Europe and Asia Pacific. More information about THQ and its products may be found at < www.thq.com > and < www.thqwireless.com >. THQ, Rainbow Studios, MX Unleashed, MX vs. ATV Unleashed, MX vs. ATV Unleashed: On the Edge, Rhythm Racing and their respective logos are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of THQ Inc.
"PSP" is a trademark and "PlayStation" and the "PS" Family logo are registered trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. Memory Stick Duo(TM) may be required (sold separately).
All other trademarks, logos and copyrights are property of their respective owners.
The statements contained in this press release that are not historical facts may be "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements are based on current expectations, estimates and projections about the business of THQ Inc. and its subsidiaries (collectively referred to as "THQ"), including but not limited to expectations and projections related to the release and features of MX v. ATV Unleashed, and are based upon management's beliefs and certain assumptions made by management. Such forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward looking statements, including, but not limited to economic, competitive and technological factors affecting the operations, markets, products, and pricing of THQ. Readers should carefully review the risk factors and the information that could materially affect THQ's financial results, described in other documents that THQ files from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal period ended March 31, 2005, and particularly the discussion of risk factors that may affect results of operations set forth therein. Unless otherwise required by law, THQ disclaims any obligation to update its view on any such risks or uncertainties or to revise or publicly release the results of any revision to these forward-looking statements. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this press release.
"Delivering the most comprehensive track editor to date and reaching greatest hits status for PlayStation 2 at the same time shows that we are continuing to drive the genre through innovation and unmatched game-play," says Scott Novis, General Manager, Rainbow Studios. "Combined with our upcoming expansion to handheld on the PSP(TM) (PlayStation®Portable) system and the endless possibilities with next-gen we look forward to continuing to give fans the original content they've come to expect."
"The Unleashed franchise continues to expand the off-road genre, creating game-play experiences that appeal to an extremely broad base of racing fans," said Dave Miller, Senior Global Brand Manager, THQ. "Providing exciting new features with each successive release has positioned Rainbow Studios to continue as the lead off-road developer for a long time to come."
MX vs. ATV Unleashed for Windows PC brings Rainbow Studios' critically acclaimed off-road development to Windows PC, allowing gamers to explore immense free-world areas, compete with an array of new vehicle types and vie for off-road supremacy in a multitude of racing modes. The franchise's ultra-realistic Rhythm Racing(TM) physics engine returns, accompanied by an all-new track editor, allowing gamers to create their own, personalized off-road experience.
About Rainbow Studios
Named Game Informer's "Developer of the Year for 2001", Rainbow Studios is one of THQ's premier content creators for console systems and PCs. Headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, Rainbow's fifteen-year videogame history includes the top-selling Splashdown, award-winning ATV Offroad Fury series and critically acclaimed Motocross Madness PC series which received Best Sports Computer Game of 2000 award by the Academy of Interactive Arts and Sciences. The February 2004 release of MX Unleashed(TM) marked the introduction of the "Unleashed" brand and the February release of MX vs. ATV Unleashed combined Rainbow's development expertise with ATVs and Motocross for the first time.
About THQ
THQ Inc. (Nasdaq: THQI - News) is a leading worldwide developer and publisher of interactive entertainment software. The company develops its products for all popular game systems, personal computers and wireless devices. Headquartered in Los Angeles County, California, THQ sells product through its global network of offices located throughout North America, Europe and Asia Pacific. More information about THQ and its products may be found at < www.thq.com > and < www.thqwireless.com >. THQ, Rainbow Studios, MX Unleashed, MX vs. ATV Unleashed, MX vs. ATV Unleashed: On the Edge, Rhythm Racing and their respective logos are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of THQ Inc.
"PSP" is a trademark and "PlayStation" and the "PS" Family logo are registered trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. Memory Stick Duo(TM) may be required (sold separately).
All other trademarks, logos and copyrights are property of their respective owners.
The statements contained in this press release that are not historical facts may be "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements are based on current expectations, estimates and projections about the business of THQ Inc. and its subsidiaries (collectively referred to as "THQ"), including but not limited to expectations and projections related to the release and features of MX v. ATV Unleashed, and are based upon management's beliefs and certain assumptions made by management. Such forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward looking statements, including, but not limited to economic, competitive and technological factors affecting the operations, markets, products, and pricing of THQ. Readers should carefully review the risk factors and the information that could materially affect THQ's financial results, described in other documents that THQ files from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal period ended March 31, 2005, and particularly the discussion of risk factors that may affect results of operations set forth therein. Unless otherwise required by law, THQ disclaims any obligation to update its view on any such risks or uncertainties or to revise or publicly release the results of any revision to these forward-looking statements. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this press release.
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