THQ and Relic Entertainment Announce Company of Heroes(TM)
CALABASAS HILLS, Calif., April 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- THQ Inc.
(Nasdaq: THQI) and critically acclaimed development studio Relic Entertainment
today announced Company of Heroes(TM), the next revolution in action-strategy
gaming on Windows PC. A real-time strategy (RTS) game set in World War II,
Company of Heroes brings to life, in full cinematic detail, the greatest war
mankind has ever known. Scheduled to release worldwide in 2006, the game will
make its public debut at the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) in May.
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"Company of Heroes will again demonstrate Relic Entertainment's reputation
for excellence and innovation in the RTS genre," said Jack Sorensen, executive
vice president of worldwide studios, THQ. "Relic's unparalleled story-telling
and action-oriented approach to the genre have never been more pervasive than
across the battlefields of World War II Europe."
Company of Heroes is built on Relic's next-generation Essence Engine and
also utilizes the Havok Physics engine, delivering cinematic visual detail in
a world completely driven by realistic physics. Gamers will experience the
journey of the brave men of Able Company in a deep single-player campaign that
begins with the invasion of Normandy through their fight across Europe, all
set against the most dynamic battlefield ever seen in a game. Company of
Heroes' completely destructable environment means no two battles ever play out
in the same way. Advanced squad AI delivers startling new realism and
responsiveness, bringing soldiers to life as they interact with the
environment and execute advanced squad tactics to eliminate the opposition
forces.
Early press on Company of Heroes:
* "...delivers a visceral punch made possible by a giant leap forward in
ground-level RTS graphics technology." -- PC Gamer (June 2005)
For more information on Company of Heroes, please visit the official
website at http://www.companyofheroesgame.com
About Havok
Founded in 1998, Havok is the gaming industry's leading physics provider
and one of the industry's best kept technical secrets. Havok's technology is
used by over 70 of the world's leading game developers to enhance realism and
improve gameplay.
Using Havok, game developers can build virtual worlds, which allow players
to enter a dynamic, living and breathing universe where characters interact
with each other in a completely natural and unscripted way. The Havok team
has one focus -- to build game specific solutions that help game developers
achieve their creative goals, while reducing the overall cost and risk
associated with building today's leading games. That focus has made Havok the
leading independent provider of middleware physics to the games industry.
About Relic Entertainment
Founded in 1997 and acquired by THQ in 2004, Relic Entertainment Inc. is a
leader in the development of innovative real-time strategy games for the PC.
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.
Since then, Relic has released "Homeworld: Cataclysm" (2000, co-developed with
Barking Dog Studios), "Impossible Creatures" (2003), and "Homeworld 2" (2003).
Today, Relic is building on this legacy by developing multiple ground-breaking
projects in the RTS genre.
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 in the United States, United Kingdom, France,
Germany, Spain, Korea and Australia. More information about THQ and its
products may be found at http://www.thq.com and http://www.thqwireless.com. THQ, THQ
Wireless, Relic Entertainment and their respective logos are trademarks and/or
registered trademarks of THQ Inc.
This press release may contain "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 release and features of Company of Heroes, and are
based upon management's beliefs and certain assumptions made by management.
Such forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that
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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 of this press release.
Liz Pieri
THQ/ Media Relations
818/871-5061
Julie MacMedan
THQ/ Investor Relations
818/871-5095
SOURCE THQ Inc.
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Related links:
http://www.thq.com
http://www.companyofheroesgame.com
CONTACT:
Liz Pieri, Media Relations, +1-818-871-5061,
or Julie MacMedan, Investor Relations, +1-818-871-5095, both of
THQ
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