Leading independent video game publisher THQ Inc. announced the company is launching its strongest line-up to date, featuring innovative products for core and mass-market gamers spanning all platforms. Included in their arsenal of future titles are games either based feature films and television programs
THQ’s product lineup include:
Disney/Pixar Cars: Cars, the video game, is a high performance interactive experience in the open world created in the film, challenging players to relive the excitement created by Lightning McQueen and his friends. Fans will discover unique characters and environments inspired by the film with more than 10 playable characters and 30 races and minigames to choose from. The game features a fully immersive re-creation of all major environments introduced in the movie, including Radiator Springs and Ornament Valley, which will offer distinctive racing experiences to players while maintaining the artistic style of the film. Disney/Pixar Cars, the video game, is expected to ship for PlayStation 2 system, Xbox, Nintendo GameCube®, Game Boy® Advance, PSP system, Nintendo DS(TM), Windows PC and Mac in June 2006 and for Xbox 360 and Nintendo’s Wii console in fall 2006.
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SpongeBob SquarePant: Creature from the Krusty Krab: In a unique and creative twist, SpongeBob SquarePants explores the peculiar world of Bikini Bottom as it transforms through a series of various unique visual styles. Continuing the popular sea sponge’s reign as a gaming and TV property, SpongeBob SquarePants: Creature from the Krusty Krab offers fans brand new gameplay mechanics through nine visually bizarre levels and is expected to ship for Nintendo’s Wii console, PlayStation 2 system, Nintendo GameCube, Game Boy Advance, Windows PC and Nintendo DS in fall 2006. SpongeBob SquarePants: Creature from the Krusty Krab is also scheduled to ship for wireless devices in fall 2006.
Monster House: Based upon the upcoming computer animated film from Columbia Pictures, the Monster House videogames will allow players to experience key moments of the movie as they unravel the creepy mysteries of old man Nebbercracker’s possessed house. Players will encounter unique adventures as they explore a living, breathing house, full of traps and secrets. With three playable characters, fans of the film will enjoy seeing the movie come to life in their living rooms. The Monster House videogames are expected to be available for the PlayStation 2 system, Nintendo GameCube, Game Boy Advance and Nintendo DS in July 2006.
Barnyard: Enter the world of Nickelodeon’s newest adventure and bring the Barnyard movie to life. Players will interact with their favorite movie characters while trying to prove they are the biggest party animal of them all. The film is written, produced and directed by acclaimed comedy writer/producer Steve Oedekerk (Bruce Almighty, Ace Ventura,The Nutty Professor, Kung Pow) and Nickelodeon Movies, producers of the Oscar® nominated Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius. The Barnyard video game is expected to ship for PlayStation 2 system, Nintendo GameCube, Game Boy Advance and Windows PC in July 2006.
The Sopranos: A mob war is brewing as Philadelphia’s and New Jersey’s most powerful families are about to collide. As the illegitimate son of “Big Pussy,” the gamer has been born into the organization and is now being given an opportunity to demonstrate loyalty to Tony Soprano. As a soldier, players must earn money on collections, protect turf through intimidation and gain admiration within their own family to move up in the ranks of the organization. Carry out orders from Paulie, Silvio, Christopher and Tony in familiar locations such as the Bada Bing!, Nuovo Vesuvio’s and Satriale’s. The storyline was created in collaboration with show creator David Chase, and the show’s key cast members provide the voices. The Sopranos is scheduled to release in holiday of 2006.
Avatar: The Last Airbender: Based on Nickelodeon’s hottest new show, fans will play as Aang, Katara, Sokka and Haru as they grow into an unstoppable team utilizing the kung fu inspired bending arts through the Avatar universe. Players will explore the four Avatar nations in beautifully detailed environments and battle new enemies. Avatar: The Last Airbender is scheduled to ship for Wii, PlayStation 2 system, Nintendo GameCube, Xbox, Game Boy Advance, Nintendo DS, PSP system and Windows PC in fall 2006.
