World's
Best Selling Off-Road Racing Franchise from THQ
to Conquer Gaming Systems in MX vs ATV Untamed
Agoura Hills, CA (7/12/2007)
- THQ Inc. today announced MX vs ATV Untamed,
the world's best selling off-road racing franchise,
is scheduled to debut on the Xbox 360 video game
and entertainment system from Microsoft, PLAYSTATION3
computer entertainment system, Wii home video game
system from Nintendo, and Nintendo DS in January
2008. In addition, the game will release simultaneously
across the PlayStation 2 computer entertainment
system and PSPsystem. The largest cross-platform
launch in the franchise's history includes its Nintendo
debut and will feature bigger, more populated outdoor
open-world environments, an X-cross career mode
showcasing all eight vehicles and the all-new EnduroCross
mode. EnduroCross will pit gamers against logs,
rocks, mud-pits and more, illustrating the full
potential of the franchise's cutting-edge Rhythm
Racing physics engine.
"The MX vs ATV franchise is the
entrenched off-road leader and has evolved into
one of the top racing properties," said Bob
Aniello, senior vice president of worldwide marketing,
THQ. "The expansion to the Xbox 360 and PLAYSTATION
3 system, and innovative game-play made possible
with the franchise's debut on Wii and Nintendo DS,
position MX vs ATV Untamed to significantly grow
our global share of the racing market."
"We've taken the core MX vs ATV
racing experience and tailored game-play to match
the strengths of each individual gaming machine,"
said Jack Sorenson, executive vice president of
worldwide studios, THQ. "The Xbox 360 and PS3
versions, Wii and PlayStation 2 system versions,
the PSP system version, and the DS version will
all deliver unique experiences that capture the
franchise's strengths and maximize the fun gamers
have on their system of choice."
About MX vs
ATV Untamed:
MX vs ATV Untamed
is bringing Rainbow Studio's legendary Rhythm Racing
physics engine to the Xbox 360, PLAYSTATION 3 system,
Wii and Nintendo DS for the first time as players
battle to own the off-road. Rainbow's critically
acclaimed physics have been supercharged with all-new
improvements for next-gen action, featuring throttle
based power-slides, near upside down whips and new
scrubs at full speed, giving players more control
than ever before while keeping the smooth, authentic
feel not found in any other racing game. Players
will compete in new event types, race with all-new
vehicles and experience the ultimate X-Cross career
mode, where they must master all eight vehicles,
including the new ORV Sport. The largest, most detailed
racing worlds to date will showcase all-new modes
and event types, pitting racers against logs, rocks,
mud pits and more in EnduroCross(TM) and letting
players tear through treacherous trails with all
the vehicles competing against each other in Opencross.
Stadium-based Supercross racing will be returning,
with all the top Motocross and ATV professional
riders, and the entire game will be available online.
The franchise's largest cross-platform launch to
date will also feature versions for the PlayStation
2 system and PSP system.
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, MX vs ATV Untamed, Rainbow Studios,
Rhythm Racing and their respective logos are trademarks
and/or registered trademarks of THQ Inc.
www.thq.com
