THQ Announces Frontlines(TM): Fuel of War(TM) From Internal Developer Kaos Studios(TM)
Creators of Desert Combat and Key Technologies for Battlefield 2 Prepare for Next-Generation Warfare on PLAYSTATION(R)3, Xbox 360(TM) and Windows PC
AGOURA HILLS, Calif., April 20: THQ Inc.
(Nasdaq: THQI) announced today FrontlinesTM: Fuel of WarTM, the first product from its
internal developer, Kaos StudiosTM. Founded by veterans of
Trauma Studios, creators of Desert Combat and designer of key
technologies for Battlefield 2, Kaos Studios is set to
deliver an evolution in riveting, open-world first-person
shooter gameplay. Frontlines: Fuel of War is being developed
for PLAYSTATION®3, Xbox 360TM video game and entertainment
system from Microsoft and Windows PC, and is expected to be
released in fall 2007.
"Frontlines: Fuel of War will take players to the next
generation of combat. The game focuses on the cutting edge in
military technology that will allow players to experience the
highly-charged frontlines of tomorrow, today," said Frank
DeLise, general manager, Kaos Studios. "Through intense, nail
biting, non-linear single- or multi-player campaigns, players
will be able to use more than 60 vehicles and advanced
weaponry, from next-generation assault tanks to experimental
RC drones."
"Kaos Studios represents THQ's increased focus on fostering
the industry's most talented individuals to deliver
innovative and original titles for the next-gen cycle," said
Kelly Flock, executive vice president, worldwide publishing,
THQ. "Frontlines: Fuel of War bridges two of the most popular
genres in gaming, and it's all from the very creative minds
of an elite team with a proven track record of
success."
About Frontlines: Fuel of War
Frontlines: Fuel of War is an open world, infantry- and
vehicle-based FPS (First Person Shooter) featuring advanced
next-gen weaponry in a desperate, near future setting where
controlling the planet's depleting fossil resources
determines the ultimate fate of civilization. A global war
for oil is being waged between two superpowers, the Western
Coalition (US/EU) and the Red Star Alliance (Russia/China),
and players will be instrumental in determining how the war
is waged -- and won. The single player campaign will focus on
this powerful storyline as players' execute missions focused
on non-linear gameplay, moving their frontline through enemy
held territory.
About Kaos Studios
Kaos Studios, a division of THQ Inc. located in New York
City, was formed in 2005 by industry veterans of the FPS
genre. The core members of the group came from Trauma
Studios, creators of Desert Combat (one of the most
successful mods of all time from the original Battlefield)
and the R&D team for DICE's Battlefield 2. The 50-person
team includes additional members from the development teams
of other acclaimed shooters, including FEAR, Medal of Honor
and Doom 3. More information about Kaos Studios and its
products can be found at www.kaosstudios.com.
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 is a top producer of original
intellectual properties including titles such as Destroy All
Humans!TM and
JuicedTM as
well as the upcoming Saints RowTM, Titan QuestTM and Company of
HeroesTM. THQ,
THQ Wireless, Kaos Studios, Frontlines: Fuel of War, Destroy
All Humans!, Juiced, Saints Row, Titan Quest, Company of
Heroes, and their respective logos are trademarks and/or
registered trademarks of THQ Inc.
This title has not yet been concept approved by Sony Computer
Entertainment America.
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registered trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment
Inc.
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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 Frontlines: Fuel of
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CONTACT:
Tom Stratton
THQ/Public Relations
818-871-8503
tstratton@thq.com
Julie MacMedan
THQ/Investor Relations
818-871-5095
jmacmedan@thq.com
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