Science & Technology
Science and Technology
Science and Technology
Mon, February 9, 2009
THQ Ships Wii-Exclusive Deadly Creatures"
AGOURA HILLS, Calif.--([ BUSINESS WIRE ])--THQ Inc. (NASDAQ: THQI) and Rainbow™ Studios today announced Deadly Creatures™ is shipping to retail outlets worldwide, bringing a cinematic and immersive game-play experience to Nintendo's innovative Wii™ system. Featuring the voice talents of Academy Award® Winning actor Billy Bob Thornton and Academy Award Nominated actor Dennis Hopper, Deadly Creatures takes players on an epic, cinematic journey from the perspective of both a Tarantula and Scorpion presenting unique combat and exploration possibilities. Deadly Creatures is available for the suggested retail price of $49.99.
"Deadly Creatures takes a completely new approach to gaming on Wii, dropping players into an immersive setting from a perspective they've never experienced before," said Randy Shoemaker, vice president, global brand management, THQ. "In addition to being one of the most innovative titles for Wii, Deadly Creatures brings a tremendous level of graphic quality and depth of game-play to the Wii library."
"Deadly Creatures is a unique take on the action/adventure genre with brutal creature combat, a fascinating, immersive world and a suspenseful, cinematic storyline," said Jordan Itkowitz, lead game designer, Rainbow Studios. "There's nothing like it on Wii or any other system and we're excited for gamers worldwide to get their hands on it."
Deadly Creatures has earned early worldwide acclaim from leading gaming enthusiast press:
"If you complain that Wii never gets high-quality third-party games and you don't buy Deadly Creatures, you've only yourself to blame."
- IGN.com (US), 8.0/10
"THQ has delivered a genuinely interesting and really enjoyable experience."
- Official Nintendo Magazine (UK), 81%
"Nowadays you rarely experience such a creative game-setting."
- ConsolPLUS (Germany), 81%
About Deadly Creatures
Deadly Creatures is a 3rd person action-thriller set amidst a desert-world of venomous terror, exclusively for Wii. Players control an armored Scorpion and a deadly Tarantula as they fight for survival against gila monsters, lizards, black widows and many more terrifying creatures. Featuring intuitive motion controls and a deep, combo-based combat system, Deadly Creatures is a thrilling mix of brutal, creature-crushing action and suspenseful exploration of vast 360 degree desert and man-made environments. Gamers will explore this darkly compelling story through the eyes of two of the world's most deadly creatures.
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 ]. THQ, Deadly Creatures, Rainbow Studios and their respective logos are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of THQ Inc.
All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
Wii and the Wii logo are trademarks of Nintendo.
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 Deadly Creatures 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.
