Science & Technology
Science and Technology
Science and Technology
Mon, December 1, 2008
Destroy All Humans! Path of the Furon " Ships to Retail Outlets Nationwide
AGOURA HILLS, Calif.--([ BUSINESS WIRE ])--[ THQ Inc. ] (NASDAQ: THQI) today announced Destroy All Humans!® Path of the Furon™, the latest chapter in the multimillion-unit-selling Destroy All Humans!® franchise*, has shipped to retailers nationwide. Destroy All Humans! Path of the Furon features hi-fidelity destruction, devastating alien weaponry, diverse open-world environments and new online multiplayer modes, putting players in the role of Crypto the alien as he embarks on a journey of destruction and enlightenment in the Funked Out 1970's. The game is available for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft at the suggested retail price of $39.99.
About Destroy All Humans! Path of the Furon
When a mysterious new enemy attacks, Crypto must leave his groovy life in the 1970's behind and embark on a journey of extraterrestrial enlightenment. Destroy All Humans! Path of the Furon features a wide range of devastating weapons and advanced mental abilities that allow Crypto to manipulate anything in the world, destroy everything in his path, and take complete control over time and space. Players can wreak havoc in new and exciting ways on the ground or in the air with Crypto's alien arsenal and fully upgradeable UFO. From the classy casinos of Las Paradiso to the star-studded streets of Sunnywood and beyond, players will guide Crypto as he gains new powers from an ancient alien Kung Fu Master in order to take on his most difficult enemy yet. Destroy All Humans! Path of the Furon is now available for Xbox 360. For more information, please visit [ http://destroyallhumansgame.com/ ].
About THQ
THQ Inc. (NASDAQ:THQI) 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, THQ Wireless, Destroy All Humans!, Destroy All Humans! Path of the Furon and their respective logos are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of THQ Inc.
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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! Path of the Furon video game, and 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, 2008, 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.
*Source: The NPD Group / Retail Tracking Service; Sales from 2005-2008
