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Asam Ahmad Senior PR Manager, THQ asam@thq.com T: +44 1483 767656 F: +44 1483 770727 |
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Mary Nelson Garrett Investor Relations, THQ T: +1 818 871 5090 |
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Groundbreaking Action-Adventure Game To Kick Off THQ’s Product Line for Xbox This Fall
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Currently in development by Infinite Machine, Inc. in Berkeley, CA, New Legends will transport Xbox owners to a futuristic China gripped in war. Technology and mysticism have blended to create a rich and dangerous world divided into the feudal lands of the ancient past as humans, demons, and gods roam the territories. As Sun Soo, the game’s lead character, players will battle to free their homeland using a variety of weapons and fighting skills. New Legends is the brainchild of Infinite Machine president and acclaimed game designer Justin Chin, creator of the critically praised and best selling* PC title Jedi Knight™.
“It is THQ’s initiative to partner with the top development talent in the industry to build new and original game franchises,” said Alison Locke, executive vice president, North American Publishing, THQ. “We believe New Legends will have a significant impact on Xbox and further demonstrates THQ’s commitment to being a leader in technology and game development.”
“Working with THQ has allowed us to focus the development cycle of New Legends first and foremost on quality,” said Justin Chin, president of Infinite Machine. “New Legends is an innovative and groundbreaking title that truly pushes the boundaries of interactive action and we expect the game to fully showcase the power of Xbox.”
In New Legends, the action is intense and the adventure is high as the game focuses on cinematic combat coupled with an engaging storyline. Players will approach battle with the style and skill of a master martial artist, with the ability to wield two weapons at once while performing dramatic attacks and a selection of specialized moves. Blades and bullets will clash, as players are able to choose from a variety of defensive, ranged, and melee weapons.
New Legends is one of the most highly-anticipated titles currently in development for Xbox and editors at GamePro magazine say: “this game’s pedigree is topnotch.” Gamespot comments: “there is a lot of proprietary technology going into New Legends to make it look amazing.” Electronic Gaming Monthly asks its readers: “what console launch would be complete without a strong action/adventure title to usher it in?”
THQ has also announced WWF® Raw is War™ for Xbox. Additional products are also in development. For more information on THQ’s 2001 line up, visit www.thq.com.
About Xbox
Xbox is Microsoft’s future-generation video game system that delivers new and unforseen gameplay experiences. With more than three times the graphics performance of the newest generation of game systems, Xbox unleashes game designers’ creativity to produce games that are challenging, exhilarating, surprising, and fun.
About THQ
THQ Inc. develops, publishes and distributes interactive entertainment software worldwide for a variety of hardware platforms including PC CD-ROM, and those manufactured by Sony, Nintendo and Microsoft. The THQ site is located at www.thq.com.
Xbox and Microsoft are trademarks of Microsoft Corp.
*PC Data 1998 - 2000
Xbox is Microsoft’s future-generation video game system that delivers new and unforseen gameplay experiences. With more than three times the graphics performance of the newest generation of game systems, Xbox unleashes game designers’ creativity to produce games that are challenging, exhilarating, surprising, and fun.
About THQ
THQ Inc. develops, publishes and distributes interactive entertainment software worldwide for a variety of hardware platforms including PC CD-ROM, and those manufactured by Sony, Nintendo and Microsoft. The THQ site is located at www.thq.com.
Xbox and Microsoft are trademarks of Microsoft Corp.
*PC Data 1998 - 2000
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This press release contains statements that are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements are based on current expectations, estimates and projections about the Company's business based, in part, on assumptions made by management. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict. Therefore, actual outcomes and results may differ materially from what is expressed or forecasted in such forward-looking statements due to numerous factors including those described above and the following: changes in demand for the Company's products, product mix, the timing of customer orders and deliveries, the impact of competitive products and pricing and difficulties encountered in the integration of acquired businesses. In addition, such statements could be affected by growth rates and market conditions relating to the interactive software industry and general domestic and international economic conditions. Specific information concerning these and other such factors is contained in the Company's most recent report on Form 8-K, filed with the Securities Exchange Commission on November 13, 2000. A copy of this filing may be obtained by contacting the Company or the SEC. The forward-looking statements contained herein speak only as of the date on which they are made, and the Company does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this release.