Thursday, January 6, 2011

THQ Announce The MX Vs ATV Franchise Has Shipped 10 Million Units Since 2004


THQ Have announced that the MX Vs ATV franchise ha now shipped over 10 Million units since its debut in 2004. THQ Have also announced that the next game in the series is going to be revealed on 8th January during the Monster Energy AMA Supercross season opener in Anaheim.

Press Release

AGOURA HILLS, Calif. January 6, 2011 -- THQ Inc. (NASDAQ: THQI) today announced the MX vs. ATV® franchise has shipped over 10 million units to date. Since debuting in 2004, MX vs. ATV has become the industry’s leading off-road racing franchise – renowned for its cutting-edge physics, innovative features and extensive content. The next installment in the MX vs. ATV series is scheduled to be revealed to a live audience during the Monster Energy® AMA Supercross season opener in Anaheim on January 8, 2011, kicking off THQ’s seventh year as a sponsor for the supercross series.

“This record-setting milestone for the MX vs. ATV franchise is the culmination of consistently delivering genre-defining innovations and the most authentic motocross racing experience for fans worldwide,” said Michael Lustenberger, THQ Vice President, Global Brand Management. “The next iteration of MX vs. ATV will take the series to an exhilarating new level, and we are absolutely thrilled to unveil the first trailer during the 2011 Monster Energy AMA Supercross season opener.”
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, MX vs. ATV and their respective logos are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of THQ 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 MX vs. ATV video game franchise, 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, 2010, 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.

Konami Have Released New Screenshots For No More Heroes: Heroes Paradise On The PS3


Konami have released new in-game screenshots for No More Heroes: Heroes Paradise on the Playstation 3. its been a while since i last covered this game so i also included the boxart for the game.

Screenshots



GameInformer Have Revealed Their The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Cover And Tease New Silent Hill Game


GameInformer have revealed their upcoming February issue starring The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim. The Cover focuses on The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim whilst there is another surprise in the mag with the reveal of the next Silent Hill game. Another reveal coming in the mag are 2 new Mortal Kombat characters. You can click on the cover art to see it bigger.

From GameInformer


Sony Have Released A New Trailer For Little Big Planet 2 Showing Adventuring

Sony have released a new trailer for Little Big Planet 2. this trailer focuses more on adventuring in the game, showing there's more than just platforming with swimming and grappling. In the same blog post, Sony have also shared some of the high review scores Little Big Planet 2 has been receiving, with most sits giving it 9/10 to perfect scores.



From USA Playstation Blog


This Weeks USA PSP Digital Comic Store Update



Sony's USA Playstation Blog has detailed the comics that came out on the PSP Digital Comic Store yesterday.

Batman Beyond Vol. 4 # 1
The Dreaming # 9
Ex Machina # 24
Fables # 39
Flash: Rebirth # 5
Fringe: Tales from the Fringe # 1
God of War # 5
Green Lantern Corps Vol. 1 # 3
I Luv Halloween # 8
The Indifference Engine # 3
Irredeemable #1 – #8
JLA #29 & #30
Legends of the Dark Crystal # 2
N-Guard # 4
Planetary # 23
Reya # 6
Sandman # 16
Star Trek: The Manga # 8
Superman/Batman # 43
Supernatural: Origins # 5
Ultimate Fantastic Four (2003) #7 – #11
Undertown # 1
Wonder Woman Vol. 3 # 15
Y: The Last Man # 22
Zombo # 1

From USA Playstation Blog


Square Enix Announce The Tomb Raider Trilogy Is Coming Exclusively To The PS3 On 22nd March


Square Enix have announced that The Tomb Raider Trilogy is coming exclusively to the PS3. this collection will include remastered HD Versions of Tomb Raider Anniversary and Legend as well as the final game in the Trilogy, Tomb Raider Underworld. The Collection will also come with Playstation Home Avatars, Lara Croft And Viking Thrall, as well as behind the scenes videos And A Static Theme, shown below.


The Tomb Raider Trilogy comes out in both the UK and USA on 22nd March for $39.99

From USA Playstation Blog


This Weeks UK PSP Digital Comic Store Update



Sony's EU Playstation Blog has detailed the comics that came out Yesterday on the PSP Digital Comics Store.

Batman Beyond Vol.4 #1 DC Comics
The Dreaming #9 Tokyopop
Ex Machina #24 DC Comics
Fables #39 DC Comics
The Flash: Rebirth #5 DC Comics
Fringe: Tales from the Fringe #1 DC Comics
God of War #5 DC Comics
Green Lantern Corps Vol.1 #3 DC Comics
I Luv Halloween #8 Tokyopop
The Indifference Engine #3 Markosia
Irredeemable #1-#8 BOOM! Studios
JLA #29 & #30 DC Comics
Legends of the Dark Crystal #2 Tokyopop
N-Guard #4 Markosia
Planetary #23 DC Comics
Reya #6 Markosia
Sandman #16 DC Comics
Star Trek: The Manga #8 Tokyopop
Superman/Batman #43 DC Comics
Supernatural: Origins #5 DC Comics
Ultimate Fantastic Four (2003) #7-#11 Marvel
Undertown #1 Tokyopop
Wonder Woman Vol.3 #15 DC Comics
Y: The Last Man #22 DC Comics
Zombo #1 2000AD

Bundles
Green Lantern: First Issue Spectacular (BUNDLE) DC Comics
Vertigo: First Issue Spectacular (BUNDLE) DC Comics
WildStorm: First Issue Spectacular (BUNDLE) DC Comic

From EU Playstation Blog