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THQ and Rainbow Studios Taking Off-Road Racing on the Road
Company: THQ
Date: 28 Feb 2006
AGOURA HILLS, Calif., Feb. 28 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- THQ Inc. (Nasdaq: THQI - News) today announced that MX vs. ATV: On The Edge, from critically acclaimed internal developer Rainbow Studios, has shipped for the PSP(TM) (PlayStation®Portable) system, bringing the defining off-road franchise to the handheld market and allowing gamers to take the ultimate off-road adventure with them on the road. The release of MX vs. ATV: On The Edge marks continued expansion for the highly successful MX franchise, which has seen console titles MX Unleashed(TM) and MX vs. ATV Unleashed(TM) reach "Greatest Hits" status in under a year on PlayStation® 2, and recently, MX vs. ATV Unleashed(TM) debut for Windows PC. MX vs. ATV: On The Edge is now available, with all new vehicles and event types, for a suggested retail price of $39.99.
"Bringing the MX franchise to the PSP system with all-new game play features will provide a unique off-road experience for handheld gamers and capitalize on the systems growing installed base, allowing fans to play the leading off-road racing game anytime, anywhere," said Dave Miller, senior global brand manager, THQ. "The overwhelming success of all the MX titles to date has established our Rainbow Studios as the industry's premiere off-road developer."
MX vs. ATV: On the Edge lets gamers take the ultimate off-road experience on the road, bringing Rainbow Studio's renowned Rhythm Racing(TM) physics engine to the PSP system along with new tracks and vehicles and 4-player open class ad hoc wireless competition. Gamers will rip through the sand dunes in new ATV models, launch off snow capped mountains in a fully redesigned monster truck and show off new pimped-out 4x4 golf karts. The Outdoor Freestyle Mode -- exclusive to the PSP -- will feature over 40 rider stunts, and players will battle for off-road supremacy in varied competitions such as SuperMoto, Short track, Hill climbs, and Waypoint races.
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 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).
Certain limitations apply to Wi-Fi compatible connectivity. See manual for details. Player responsible for Wi-Fi compatible fees.
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: On The Edge, 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.
"Bringing the MX franchise to the PSP system with all-new game play features will provide a unique off-road experience for handheld gamers and capitalize on the systems growing installed base, allowing fans to play the leading off-road racing game anytime, anywhere," said Dave Miller, senior global brand manager, THQ. "The overwhelming success of all the MX titles to date has established our Rainbow Studios as the industry's premiere off-road developer."
MX vs. ATV: On the Edge lets gamers take the ultimate off-road experience on the road, bringing Rainbow Studio's renowned Rhythm Racing(TM) physics engine to the PSP system along with new tracks and vehicles and 4-player open class ad hoc wireless competition. Gamers will rip through the sand dunes in new ATV models, launch off snow capped mountains in a fully redesigned monster truck and show off new pimped-out 4x4 golf karts. The Outdoor Freestyle Mode -- exclusive to the PSP -- will feature over 40 rider stunts, and players will battle for off-road supremacy in varied competitions such as SuperMoto, Short track, Hill climbs, and Waypoint races.
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 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).
Certain limitations apply to Wi-Fi compatible connectivity. See manual for details. Player responsible for Wi-Fi compatible fees.
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: On The Edge, 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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