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THQ's Highly Anticipated Destroy All Humans!(R) 2 Brings Mass Destruction to the Swinging 60's
Company: THQ
Date: 17 Oct 2006
AGOURA HILLS, Calif., Oct. 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- THQ Inc. (Nasdaq: THQI - News) today announced that Destroy All Humans!® 2, sequel to the million-unit selling original property Destroy All Humans!, has shipped to retail outlets worldwide. Destroy All Humans! 2 takes the brand's irreverent sci-fi action gaming experience into the swinging 60's, arming players with an explosive arsenal of new weapons and mental abilities, five new destructible open-world locations to explore and an all-new co-op multiplayer mode. Gamers can now launch their next alien invasion -- unleashing massive destruction on the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system and Xbox® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft for the suggested retail price of $39.99.
"A critical and commercial success -- The Destroy All Humans! franchise exemplifies THQ's commitment to publishing original gaming properties," said Bob Aniello, senior vice president of worldwide marketing, THQ. "Destroy All Humans! 2 expands on the brand's one-of-a-kind gaming experience with open-world gameplay, innovative new features and satirical humor."
Destroy All Humans! 2 has been given the critic's stamp of approval as one of the holiday season's most anticipated titles for the PlayStation 2 and Xbox:
"You shouldn't need the guidance of alien intelligence to grab this killer sequel."
- GamePro - 4.5 out of 5 - Editor's Choice
"The inventive weapons, widespread destruction, and abundance of crude humor result in the funniest game I've played all year."
- Game Informer - 8.5 out of 10
"Blisteringly fun and action-packed, with tons more to do. As original-Xbox games go, DAH!2 is one of the best of the season."
- OXM - 8.5 out of 10
Source: THQ Inc.
About Destroy All Humans! 2
Sequel to the widely acclaimed hit, Destroy All Humans! 2 takes the irreverent Sci-Fi action gaming experience into the swinging 60's with all new game features, expanded open-world gameplay and co-op multiplayer. Assuming the role of the Furon Scout -- Crypto 138 -- players will embark on a new mission to earth to take on the world of free love, the Cold War and other 60's era icons. Developed by Pandemic Studios, Destroy All Humans! 2 offers players access to an upgraded arsenal of weapons and enhanced alien mental abilities while they battle a variety of new enemies from secret agents and giant creatures to Soviet Forces and ninja warriors.
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 is a top producer of original intellectual properties including titles such as Company of Heroes(TM), Destroy All Humans!®, Juiced(TM), MX vs ATV, Saints Row and Titan Quest(TM). More information about THQ and its products may be found at www.thq.com and www.thqwireless.com. THQ, THQ Wireless, Company of Heroes, Destroy All Humans!, Juiced, MX vs. ATV, Saints Row, Titan Quest, and their respective logos are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of THQ Inc.
All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
"PlayStation" and the "PS" Family logo are registered trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.
Microsoft, Xbox, Xbox Live, the Xbox logos, and the Xbox Live logo are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and/or other countries.
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 Destroy All Humans! 2 video game are based upon management's current 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, business, competitive, economic, legal, political and technological factors affecting our industry, operations, markets, products or pricing. 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, 2006, and particularly the discussion of risk factors 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.
"A critical and commercial success -- The Destroy All Humans! franchise exemplifies THQ's commitment to publishing original gaming properties," said Bob Aniello, senior vice president of worldwide marketing, THQ. "Destroy All Humans! 2 expands on the brand's one-of-a-kind gaming experience with open-world gameplay, innovative new features and satirical humor."
Destroy All Humans! 2 has been given the critic's stamp of approval as one of the holiday season's most anticipated titles for the PlayStation 2 and Xbox:
"You shouldn't need the guidance of alien intelligence to grab this killer sequel."
- GamePro - 4.5 out of 5 - Editor's Choice
"The inventive weapons, widespread destruction, and abundance of crude humor result in the funniest game I've played all year."
- Game Informer - 8.5 out of 10
"Blisteringly fun and action-packed, with tons more to do. As original-Xbox games go, DAH!2 is one of the best of the season."
- OXM - 8.5 out of 10
Source: THQ Inc.
About Destroy All Humans! 2
Sequel to the widely acclaimed hit, Destroy All Humans! 2 takes the irreverent Sci-Fi action gaming experience into the swinging 60's with all new game features, expanded open-world gameplay and co-op multiplayer. Assuming the role of the Furon Scout -- Crypto 138 -- players will embark on a new mission to earth to take on the world of free love, the Cold War and other 60's era icons. Developed by Pandemic Studios, Destroy All Humans! 2 offers players access to an upgraded arsenal of weapons and enhanced alien mental abilities while they battle a variety of new enemies from secret agents and giant creatures to Soviet Forces and ninja warriors.
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 is a top producer of original intellectual properties including titles such as Company of Heroes(TM), Destroy All Humans!®, Juiced(TM), MX vs ATV, Saints Row and Titan Quest(TM). More information about THQ and its products may be found at www.thq.com and www.thqwireless.com. THQ, THQ Wireless, Company of Heroes, Destroy All Humans!, Juiced, MX vs. ATV, Saints Row, Titan Quest, and their respective logos are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of THQ Inc.
All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
"PlayStation" and the "PS" Family logo are registered trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.
Microsoft, Xbox, Xbox Live, the Xbox logos, and the Xbox Live logo are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and/or other countries.
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 Destroy All Humans! 2 video game are based upon management's current 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, business, competitive, economic, legal, political and technological factors affecting our industry, operations, markets, products or pricing. 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, 2006, and particularly the discussion of risk factors 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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