While other companies
have released handheld Star Wars games in the
past, Star Wars Battlefront II for PSP is the first
to actually be
published by LucasArts.
Critically acclaimed Pandemic Studios is once again developing
the
game for LucasArts. Also, command your own starship and
recruit a crew comprised of the friends
you've made playing the game.com
About LucasArts
LucasArts, a Lucasfilm Ltd."
In
addition, The Warrior's Code features two online multiplayer options. More information about THQ and
its
products may be found at http://www.
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"Our teams
are truly embracing the incredible power of
these systems, not only
with amazing graphics but also, more importantly, with unforgettable
story
-driven adventures starring fascinating characters like Indiana
Jones.untoldlegends. All other trademarks
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The studio's most recent release, "Warhammer
40,000: Dawn of War" (2004), won
numerous accolades including "Strategy Game of the Year" from Computer
Gaming
World.scif starsiege
Prior to that, the well-reviewed squad-based
shooter Star Wars Republic Commando
ranked as the No.
Develop your own character from 10 highly customizable species, and
choose from
over 30 professions. When members of a secret shape-shifting race begin to disappear,
suspicions
of an insidious plot to exterminate them lead many of its members
to flee into the wilderness for
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"As gaming consoles head into the next generation, so too do our
development
teams," said Jim Ward, President of LucasArts. Memorable Star Wars
hero characters can be brought
into the action to help turn the tide
of the battle as players build, manage and upgrade their space
and
ground-based units, vehicles, troops and base structures.
The cooperative option features
story driven co-op play for up to two players
which seamlessly integrates with the single player
game.
"Given the success and broad appeal of the original game, The Warrior's
Code will build
upon this heritage as we strive to deliver games that appeal
to both our core audience as well as
new fans of the action-RPG genre," said
Chris Sturr, Sr.
- All New Macro
-Chat Communication System
- All New Online Lobby and Matchmaking System
- New Playable Characters -- Five shape-changing player character types
featuring
enhanced customization and a wider variety of enhanced
animations.
About THQ
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About Relic Entertainment
Founded in 1997 and acquired by THQ in 2004
, Relic Entertainment is a
leader in the development of innovative real-time strategy games for the
PC.inquisitor warzone
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with a PSP Version of the Eagerly Anticipated Star Wars Battl
The game includes several unique mini
-campaigns as opposed to the much
longer campaign seen on consoles."
Set for a Fall 2005 release
on the PlayStation 2, Xbox and PC
platforms, Star Wars Battlefront II takes the best-selling Star
Wars
video game of all time one Imperial-walker step forward with all-new
space combat, playable
Jedi, and never-before-seen environments
straight out of the Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the
Sith film.
Star Wars Galaxies: The Total Experience collects Star Wars
Galaxies: An Empire Divided
, Star Wars Galaxies: Jump to Lightspeed
and Star Wars Galaxies: Episode III Rage of the Wookiees
into one
affordable package.Sony Online Entertainment Announces Untold Legends(TM): The Warrior's
Code(TM) for the PSP(TM) (Playstation(R)Portable) System
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* Source: Based on the total
franchise sales on the PSP(TM) system through
August 2005, according to the NPD Group
About Sony Online Entertainment
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Finally, the award-winning
Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic
series has given players a whole new way to experience the
temptation
of the dark side of the Force, as the 2003 original netted more than
40 Game of the
Year awards(2) and the 2004 sequel (subtitled The Sith
Lords) received further acclaim.
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MATTERS NOT
LucasArts will finally unleash its first handheld game this fall.
-
Enhanced Quest System -- Challenge yourself with a wider variety of
quest types and upgraded
Quest Journal.
Headquartered in San Diego, CA, with additional development studios in Austin,
TX
, Seattle, WA, and Taiwan, SOE has an array of cutting-edge online games in
development., THQ Inc
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E3Expo 2005
LOS ANGELES----
Other Upcoming Hits Include Star Wars Galaxies:
The Total Experience and
Star Wars Empire at War
LucasArts revealed today that Indiana Jones(R) will once again don
his
famous fedora with a new video game set for release on
next-generation consoles in 2007. Additionally
, Lucas Online creates
Internet-based content for Lucasfilm's entertainment properties and
businesses
. Lucasfilm's television projects have won
12 Emmy Awards. player
option offers combat focused
battles for up to four players.
Key features in The Warrior's Code include:
- Evolutionary Combat Engine -- Experience all-new action-RPG combat
through an upgraded
combat engine featuring a wider variety of combat
moves and special abilities, dynamic attacks
of opportunity, and all
the intensity of fast hack-n-slash action., is a recognized worldwide
leader in massively multiplayer online
games, with hundreds of thousands of subscribers around the
globe.
(Nasdaq: THQI) and its award winning development studio Relic Entertainment
today announced
The Outfit(TM), an explosive squad-based action game for the
Xbox 360(TM) video game and entertainment
system from Microsoft.
Relic's first title, "Homeworld" (1999), was received to widespread acclaim
,
garnering several "Game of the Year" and "Strategy Game of the Year" awards
from major industry
publications including PC Gamer and Computer Gaming World. and its subsidiaries (collectively
referred
to as "THQ"), including but not limited to expectations and
projections related to the release and
features of The Outfit, and are based
upon management's beliefs and certain assumptions made by management
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LEGACY OF HITS
A recent series of hit releases has blasted LucasArts to its most
successful
era in nearly 25 years as a company. Founded by George Lucas in 1971, it is a
privately held, fully
integrated entertainment company. With
their squad leaders, players will guide two squads of battle
-forged soldiers
on missions ranging from reconnaissance-and-rescue to search-and-destroy
across
immensely destructible battlefields.warzone heroclix
Developed by Savage Entertainment, Star Wars Battlefront II
for
PSP is similar to its recently announced console counterpart (see
below) with space combat
, playable Jedi, and Star Wars: Episode III
Revenge of the Sith content, yet it still boasts several
distinct
features meant to embrace the "on-the-go" nature of a handheld system. 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 economic,
competitive and technological factors affecting the operations, markets,
products
, services and pricing of THQ.thrust wargame
is one of the world's leading film and
entertainment companies. In
addition to
its motion-picture and television production operations, the company's
global activities
include Industrial Light + Magic and Skywalker
Sound, serving the digital needs of the entertainment
industry for
visual-effects and audio post-production; and Lucas Licensing, which
manages the
global merchandising activities for Lucasfilm's
entertainment properties.
- All-New
Online Multiplayer Mode -- Featuring story-driven two player
co-op play seamlessly integrated
with the single player game or combat
focused player vs.com.30mm wargame
lucasarts."
In The Warrior
's Code, the realm is one of chaos and oppression as a
powerful warlord's horrific minions continue
to slaughter and enslave the
people. "The team is
having a blast creating a squad-based action
game that allows us to
incorporate some of the strategic elements we're best known for. Players
can switch between squads
at any time and can strategically use squads separately, in tandem or as
one
super-unit. Headquartered
in Los Angeles County, California, THQ sells product through its
global
network of offices located in the United States, United Kingdom, France,
Germany, Spain
, Korea and Australia.scif weedkillers
THIS IS WHERE THE FUN BEGINS
"Even as the industry prepares for
the next generation of
consoles, it's important to recognize that current systems are still
very
relevant and that the PC platform remains as strong as ever,"
said Vice President of Production Peter
Hirschmann. Las
Vegas-based strategy veterans at Petroglyph developed the game, which
is scheduled
for release in Spring 2006. Lucasfilm's motion-picture productions include five of the
20 biggest
box-office hits of all time and have received 19 Oscars and
53 Academy Award nominations.
- New Hand-Crafted Environments -- Explore more than 45 all-new areas
featuring dynamic
events and a wider array of interactive objects,
devious traps, destructible walls, and ambient
creatures.battletech playtest
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The Warrior's Code is scheduled for a first quarter 2006 launch. "To date
, Untold Legends: Brotherhood
of the Blade is a run-away hit and third best-selling PSP(TM) system
game
ever*. (SOE), a subsidiary of Sony Pictures
Digital Inc. SOE
creates, develops and provides
compelling entertainment for the personal
computer, online, game console and wireless markets. Known
for its
blockbuster franchises and hit titles including EverQuest(R), EverQuest(R) II,
Champions
of Norrath(R), Untold Legends(TM), and PlanetSide(R), as well as for
developing Star Wars Galaxies
(TM): An Empire Divided(TM), SOE continues to
redefine the business of online gaming and the creation
of active player
communities while introducing new genres on various entertainment platforms.
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(Logo: http://www.starsiege battlefleet
Set a few years
before the events of
Episode IV: A New Hope, LucasArts' new PC game lets players wage war
on ground
and in space, as well as experience the creation of the
Rebel Alliance, the strengthening of the
Empire and the beginnings of
the Galactic Civil War. Players choose to join either the Rebel
Alliance
or the Galactic Empire, building and setting up tactical
forces to unleash upon the enemy in real
-time 3D.lucasarts.com,
LucasArts was created in 1982 by George Lucas to provide an
interactive
element to his vision of a state-of-the-art, multifaceted
entertainment company. Lucasfilm Ltd.1
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In 2007, the strength of
the upcoming systems presents players with incredibly
realistic,
detailed environments that will span the globe.
The collection is developed by Sony
Online Entertainment and ships on
May 24, 2005. While struggling to escape capture
and death
, some of the shape-shifting refugees stumble upon a carefully
guarded secret that rekindles hope
for freedom and peace in the realm.newscom."
The Outfit allows players the option to choose from
three playable squad
leader personalities, each with their own specific skills and abilities.com
,
which will launch with the game's unveiling at E3 on May 18.
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"Upcoming releases
like
Star Wars Battlefront II, Star Wars Galaxies: The Total
Experience and Star Wars Empire at War demonstrate
LucasArts'
commitment to satisfying the huge install base of both markets, which
we'll continue
to do for the foreseeable future. The immersive online experience brings the worlds
of Star Wars
to life through the eyes of their most heroic character
-- you! Team up with fellow adventurers playing
online -- thousands
play at any given time -- as you explore 11 space zones and planets
like Tatooine
, Naboo and the Episode III Wookiee planet of Kashyyyk.
Star Wars Empire at War puts the power to
command an entire war
for the Star Wars galaxy in the hands of players, giving them the
freedom
to determine how they play the game within the completely
scalable and accessible gameplay. In
addition
, there are more than 45 areas featuring interactive objects, devious
traps, destructible walls and
ambient creatures.
- Epic Storyline -- Play through five exciting chapters with dramatic
in-game cinematics and voiceovers.
- All-New User Interface -- A completely
new User Interface includes
multiple control schemes, enhanced mini-map and world map with
fog of
war and streamlined inventory, skill system, and quick menu options. For more
information
please visit http://www.THQ and Relic Entertainment Announce The Outfit(TM) for Xbox 360(TM)
By
engaging in combat with the enemy, players will earn action
points that can be used to upgrade their
arsenal, order in tanks and many
other vehicles, build machinegun nests and anti-tank emplacements
or call for
air or artillery strikes. The company develops its products for all
popular game
systems, personal computers and wireless devices. 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.heroclix battletech
BREAK OUT THE HAT AND WHIP
Powered by the next generation in console technology, Indy's back
and better than ever! Created
internally by LucasArts, the
yet-to-be-named Indiana Jones video game sends the iconic
archaeologist
on his most epic adventure yet. They'll experience an
interactive story unlike any that's ever unfolded
before them, as well
as a noticeable evolution in physics and artificial intelligence. is headquartered
in Marin County,
Calif. The Warrior's Code is an entirely new
role-playing game (RPG), as compared
to its predecessor, with an evolutionary
interactive combat engine, new 3D enhanced graphics, special
effects and
lighting.
"The look and play of The Warrior's Code has been designed, upgraded
and
completely enhanced for its debut as a sequel, making this a must-have for
action-RPG fans
and new PSP(TM) system owners," said Rob Hill, producer of The
Warrior's Code. brand manager for
SOE.
- Enhanced Item System -- Collect and utilize a wider variety of items
and enhancements and store in an all new item stash.
For more information on The Outfit, please
visit http://www.void scif
The company also announced its
intention to enter the handheld gaming market, with
a Sony PSP(TM)
version of Star Wars Battlefront(TM) II set to join the previously
unveiled PlayStation
(R)2 computer entertainment system, Xbox(R) video
game system from Microsoft and PC versions this
Fall. In September 2004, Star Wars Battlefront became
the best-selling Star Wars game of all time
after being released in
concert with the Classic Trilogy DVD set and receiving rave reviews. Wi-Fi
compatibility permits up to four players to
join in at once, either cooperatively or competitively
, and they can
also partake in classic Instant Action mode to fight their favorite
Star Wars battles
any way they want to., as well as on the Internet at www. - The Warrior's Code(TM) Follows
the Top-Selling
Brotherhood of the Blade(TM) -
SAN DIEGO, Untold
Legends(TM): The Warrior's
Code(TM) is the next game in the Untold Legends series following the top
-
selling Brotherhood of the Blade, which was launched earlier this year by Sony
Online Entertainment
(SOE). "Players will be challenged by the intense combat and rapid
hack-n-slash action.
As
one of five shape-changing characters, players will challenge their
skills through an epic storyline
consisting of five exciting chapters with
dramatic in-game cinematics, voiceovers and an upgraded
Quest Journal.
The Warrior's Code is being developed and published by SOE and The
Warrior
's Code is slated for release in the first quarter of 2006."
"Visceral combat experiences have
always been a big part of our games at
Relic," said Ron Moravek, general manager, Relic Entertainment
. Dolby and the double-D
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(1): Per The NPD Group
(2): For complete list of awards please visit lucasarts. Scheduled to
release holiday 2005, the
game will make its public debut at the Electronic
Entertainment Expo (E3) May 18-20 in THQ Booth
#1046.
Because of the versatility of Xbox 360, players can experience the
cinematic intensity
of WWII combat through 12 epic single-player missions or
go online with Xbox Live(R) for a variety
of multiplayer modes, including co-
op.
This press release may contain "forward-looking statements
" within the
meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.wargame 30mm
Players can join the
Rebellion as a
smuggler, work for themselves as a mercenary for hire, or use their
Imperial sniping
skills to rid the galaxy of pesky species like Jawas,
Ewoks and Gungans. company, is a leading developer
and
publisher of interactive entertainment software worldwide for video
game console systems,
computers and the Internet.
Lucasfilm Ltd.
- Enhanced 3D Game Engine -- Featuring enhanced
Graphics, Special
Effects, and Lighting with streaming music.
- Massive Boss
Battles -- Experience 12 massive boss battles featuring
interactive lairs and unique new
gameplay challenges. Taking gaming to the next generation as an Xbox 360 title, The Outfit is
high
-definition (16:9, 720pHD) with 5. (Nasdaq: THQI) is a leading worldwide developer and publisher of
interactive
entertainment software.thqwireless.battletech dirtside
1 Xbox release
for March 2005(1), and the playground of destruction
found in
Mercenaries blew the living crap out of the system-wide charts en
route to becoming the
best-selling game of 2005's first quarter(1)
(also proving that not every LucasArts game needs Star
Wars in the
title to be a hit).
For more information, keep your eyes on www. Based in Marin
County
, Calif.
- Unique Monsters -- Battle and employ different combat strategies
against
more than 40 unique monsters with improved Artificial
Intelligence.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20041118
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"The Outfit is a perfect example of a title that is only possible with
Xbox
360 technology," said Jack Sorensen, executive vice president of
worldwide studios, THQ. Today,
Relic is building on this legacy by developing multiple
groundbreaking PC and next-gen console projects
in the RTS and action genres
including "Company of Heroes", "Warhammer: 40,000: Dawn of War -- Winter
Assault" and "The Outfit".xenocide playtest
Also coming to
the PC platform are immersive online adventures in Star
Wars
Galaxies(R): The Total Experience (May 24, 2005) and the power to
command galactic forces
in Star Wars Empire at War(TM) (Spring 2006). At the same time, titles for the revolutionary new handheld
systems are something we know gamers want, and we're excited to enter
this field.
Fans of the
original Star Wars Battlefront will also enjoy an all-new
single-player experience that takes players
through an epic,
story-based saga where every action the player takes impacts the
battlefront
and, ultimately, the fate of the Star Wars galaxy. CALABASAS HILLS, Calif. "Relic's unique brand
of large-scale explosive action
and field-level strategy easily differentiates The Outfit from any
other war
title released on any system to date. These
forward-looking statements are based on
current expectations, estimates and
projections about the business of THQ Inc.heroclix battlefleet
Just two weeks ago
, it
released the Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith video game on
PlayStation 2 and Xbox
, which has become the fastest-selling title in
LucasArts history.
SOE and the SOE logo
are registered trademarks and Untold Legends,
Brotherhood of the Blade and The Warrior's Code are
trademarks of Sony Online
Entertainment Inc. Combining
intense squad-based combat and easy to
use strategic gameplay elements with
the cinematic intensity of a blockbuster movie, The Outfit is
a lethal
combination of high action and strategy. Set within war ravaged Europe during
World
War II, the game takes players behind enemy lines, battling the Nazi War
Machine through a variety
of larger than life combat missions. THQ, THQ
Wireless, Relic Entertainment, "The Outfit" and their
respective logos are
trademarks and/or registered trademarks of THQ Inc. 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 and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and
Annual Report on Form 10-K for the
fiscal period ended March 31, 2004, and
particularly the discussion of risk factors that may affect
results of
operations set forth therein. Readers are cautioned not to place undue
reliance on
these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date
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The player
vs. Both options
feature a macro-chat communication, online lobby and matchmaking system. player
battles for up to four players. Delivering
this level of gameplay with surround-sound and high-definition
capabilities
means gamers can look forward to a new level of intensity on the battlegrounds
of
WWII.
Since then, Relic has released "Homeworld: Cataclysm" (2000, co-developed with
Barking Dog
Studios), "Impossible Creatures" (2003), and "Homeworld 2" (2003).unforgiven inquisitor
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