Thursday, April 1, 2010
THQ Announce Big Beach Sports 2 For The Nintendo Wii
THQ Have announced Big Beach Sports 2 for the Nintendo Wii, a sequel to the 2008 Nintendo Wii hit Big Beach Sports. Big Beach Sports 2 is currently set for a summer release and will feature 5 new outdoor games. Some traditional sports in the game are rugby, cricket, disk golf and football. there are also some competitions including surfing, canoe, water rocket and dune buggy races. The Game has both single player and multiplayer game modes and the game supports Wii Balance Board.
Press Release
WOKING, UK - April 1, 2010 – THQ Inc. (NASDAQ: THQI) today announced that Big Beach Sports™ 2™, the follow-up to the popular 2008 summer hit title, Big Beach Sports™, is currently in development exclusively for Wii™ and is scheduled for release this summer.
Big Beach Sports 2™ returns with five entirely new entertaining and energetic outdoor game offerings, including more traditional sports such as rugby, cricket, disk golf and football. Players are also invited to participate in competitions featuring surfing, canoe, water rocket and dune buggy races in either single player mode or through multiplayer challenges, going head to head with up to four players. Additionally, players can use the Wii Balance Board™ to ride the waves for a full body surfing experience.
About Big Beach Sports 2
Developed by Jet Black Games, its summer time on the island of Moa Loa and athletes from around the world are converging on the remote volcanic island to compete in this year’s annual Coconut Cup Championship. A variety of games ranging from the everyday to the exotic will be played, with the overall winner being crowned King of the Beach.
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, Big Beach Sports 2 and their respective logos are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of THQ Inc.
Wii is a trademark of Nintendo.
All other trademarks are the 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 Big Beach Sports 2 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 Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal period ended March 31, 2009, 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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THQ Announce Darksiders Is Coming To PC's This Summer
Press Release
Released earlier this year for Xbox 360® and Playstation®3, Darksiders will be available for PC gamers to enjoy in all of its apocalyptic glory this summer. Developed by THQ’s in-house studio Vigil Games™, this version of the game is being meticulously crafted to deliver the same great art style and dynamic game play to a whole new audience.
Travis Plane, Vice President of Global Brand Management commented, “We are delighted to be able to bring Darksiders to the PC. THQ is focused on bringing great product to the PC gaming audience so it was vital that we allowed Vigil the time to optimize the title for the PC platform. We hope PC gamers experience the same thrill and get the same level of satisfaction assuming the mantle of WAR as the console audience did.”
David Adams, General Manager of Vigil Games commented, “We are really excited to have the opportunity to bring Darksiders to the global PC audience. We feel that the growth of digital distribution and PC online communities creates a great environment for our game. We are working really hard to make sure that key features such as user-defined resolutions, interface and both keyboard and game pad control sets are all up to the standards for today’s discerning PC consumer.”
About Darksiders
Deceived by the forces of evil into prematurely bringing about the end of mankind, WAR – the first Horseman of the Apocalypse – must return to Earth to search for the truth and punish those responsible. War must take on the forces of Heaven and Hell, forge uneasy alliances with the very demons he hunts, and journey across the ravaged remains of the Earth on his quest for vengeance. Players harness the apocalyptic power of War, combining brutal attacks and supernatural abilities to decimate enemies who stand in his way. With an extreme arsenal of weapons, War blazes a trail of destruction, and emerges even more deadly atop Ruin, War’s fiery phantom steed. Darksiders is now available for Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3. For more information, please visit www.darksiders.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. THQ, Darksiders, Vigil Games and their respective logos are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of THQ Inc.
Microsoft, Xbox, Xbox 360, 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.
"PlayStation" is a registered trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.
All other trademarks are the 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 Darksiders 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, 2009, 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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EA Have Released A New Tutorial Video For FIFA 2010 World Cup South Africa
This Weeks UK PSP Digital Comic Store Update
Sony's European Blog have released details on this weeks Digital Comic store update for the PSP.
* 2000AD Prog #1673 2000AD 15+
* Abyss #1 Red 5 Comics 9+
* Beowulf – The Graphic Novel Markosia 12+
* Cages: Part 3 of 4 Insomnia 15+
* Daredevil (1964) #1-#5 Marvel 3+
* Donald Duck Gets Snap Happy Disney 3+
* Donald Duck and the Treasure Island #2 Disney 3+
* Eternal Descent #1 (includes audio commentary) IDW 17+
* Jeeves & Quackmore: Heroes Riding High Disney 3+
* Locke & Key: Crown of Shadows #2 (includes audio commentary) IDW 17+
* Runes of Ragnan #1 IDW 12+
* Star Trek: The Movie Adaptation #1 IDW 9+
* The Ghoul #2 (includes audio commentary) IDW 12+
* The Lexian Chronicles #1 Markosia 12+
* The X-Men (1963) #16-#20 Marvel 3+
* Transformers #4 IDW 3+
* Transformers Movie Sequel: The Reign of Starscream #2 (includes audio commentary) IDW 9+
* Transformers: Tales of the Fallen #4 IDW 9+
* Ultraheroes #3: Fame and Fortune Disney 3+
* We Kill Monsters #4 Red 5 Comics 12+
* X-Mickey #10: Boo! From Horror City Disney 3+
From EU Playstation Blog
Sony Online Entertainment Have Released A Video For DC Universe Online
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PS3: Playstation Move has hit the FCC. the filing is confidential until September. speculation Move is out in September http://ow.ly/1t5Fo
A video has emerged of someone playing Sonic The Hedgehog 4 Episode 1 http://ow.ly/1t5HP
PC: its reported gamers in Australia cannot connect to Ubisoft servers, therefore they cannot play games like Settlers 7 http://ow.ly/1t5MR
3DS: its reported Nintendo Announced the 3DS before Japanese press could. apparently the Japan Press had discovered it http://ow.ly/1t5PP
360: Bungie is teasing, via twitter, that some big Halo news is going to be announced this week http://ow.ly/1t5QY
Dead Space 2 will get a demo before the game is released. they hope it'll be better than the Dead Space Demo was http://ow.ly/1t5TI
PS3: Walmart flyer has been spotted saying Killzone 2, inFamous, Resistance 2, UFC Undisputed 2009 will be Greatest hits http://ow.ly/1t5W4
Wii: high Voltage Software have confirmed that the Grinder is still coming out on the Wii. http://ow.ly/1t5Xr
360: the XBLA port of Zeno Clash: Ultimate Edition has been delayed until April http://ow.ly/1t5YM
360: Microsoft has confirmed that a web browser is not coming to the 360. say its "a poor experience" on TV's http://ow.ly/1t61q
PSP: Metal Gear Peace Walker has been delayed in the USA until 8th June, 17th June in EU, 18th June in UK http://ow.ly/1t64P
ZuneHD: Microsoft announce the 64 GB HDD is out 12th April for $349.99. the 16GB and 32GB models drop $20 in price http://ow.ly/1tbLr
3DS: Nintendo Customer services tell someone to look out at E3 for Golden Sun 3 on the 3DS News http://ow.ly/1tbOE
Ninja Theory's Tameem Antoniades thinks 3D is videogames will be better than 3D in movies http://ow.ly/1tbTn
QTE Blog: Nintendo Have Released A New Gameplay Trailer For Metroid: Other M http://ow.ly/16WvZW
QTE Blog: Microsoft Reveal PrimeSense Is Providing The 3D Sensing Technology Behind Natal http://ow.ly/16WyOd
QTE Blog: New Zero Punctuation - Final Fantasy XIII http://ow.ly/16WyOc
QTE Blog: Sega And High Voltage Software Announce Conduit 2 For The Nintendo Wii http://ow.ly/16WAbn
QTE Blog: Nintendo Have Released New Screenshots And A Gameplay Trailer For Super Mario Galaxy 2 http://ow.ly/16WAbm
Its reported that DICE do not want to charge users for Battlefield Bad Company 2 maps, EA not commenting right now http://ow.ly/1tj6f
Bizarre Creations have said that "... we don't have any plans for Geometry Wars 3 or anything," http://ow.ly/1tjar
QTE Blog: Sega Have Released A New Trailer For Iron Man 2 http://ow.ly/16WDA6
an estimated 500 Zombies invaded Sydney in protest of a lack of a R18+ rating http://ow.ly/1tjbx