"THQ continues to push the boundaries for innovation and entertainment
through its diverse lineup of games targeting a broad audience," said CEO Brian
Farrell. "With a dozen new titles on the show floor, our fiscal 2012 portfolio
showcases our strategy in establishing and maintaining strong game franchises,
developing new and innovative play patterns for kids and families, as well as
our commitment to working with the best entertainment talent in the world."
THQ's E3 booth will be anchored by movie-quality set pieces representing some of
the company's biggest games for calendar 2011 and 2012, including Saints Row:
The Third, Metro: Last Light and Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine. All three
games are highly anticipated new editions to hit action franchises.
For audiences who crave competitive fighting through the immensely popular UFC
and WWE action, THQ has an expansive lineup of products. In addition to new
releases of titles from its successful franchises for game consoles, THQ plans
to publish fighting games for social and mobile platforms, including Facebook
and iOS devices.
THQ's innovative and successful uDraw GameTablet, released in November for Wii,
is scheduled to come to two more game systems: enabling Xbox 360 video game and
entertainment system from Microsoft and PlayStation3 computer entertainment
system users to unleash their creativity in time for the holiday season.
For players seeking a tropical getaway, Margaritaville Online brings the world
of author and singer-songwriter Jimmy Buffett to Facebook and iOS devices
scheduled for later this year.
The complete THQ E3 lineup includes the following titles (in alphabetical
order):
• Margaritaville Online - An everyday escape to a tropical paradise inspired by
the lifestyle of author and singer-songwriter, Jimmy Buffett, Margaritaville
Online is an immersive 3D online social game, filled with frozen concoctions,
music and adventure.
o Platforms: Facebook and iOS devices
o Scheduled Release Date: Fall 2011
• Metro: Last Light - A gripping, story-driven first person shooter, Metro:
Last Light is the highly anticipated sequel to 2010's critically acclaimed cult
classic Metro 2033.
o Platforms: Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and PC
o Scheduled Release Date: Scheduled for calendar 2012
• Mx vs ATV: Alive DLC - Capture the spectacle of motocross and the essence
of competitive racing with the best riders, authentic licensed events and parts
and gear from the latest manufacturers. Mx vs ATV: Alive is now available and a
dedicated online store consists of rider gear, tracks, modes, and branded
vehicles, such as Suzuki, Yamaha, KTM, and Honda.
o Platforms: Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3
o Scheduled Release Date: DLC Schedule on MXvsATV.com
• Saints Row: The Third - The highly anticipated next installment in the open
world Saints Row series, the over-the-top third-person action title gives
players control of the Third Street Saints at the height of power. Take a tank
skydiving or call in a satellite-targeted airstrike on gangs in the most
outlandish gameplay scenarios ever seen.
o Platforms: Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and PC
o Scheduled Release Date: Holiday 2011
• uDraw GameTablet (uDraw Studio: Instant Artist and Pictionary) -
Launched for the Wii during Holiday 2010, the innovative, revolutionary game
system that established a new category of play is coming to two more game
systems. The uDraw GameTablet will come bundled with uDraw Studio: Instant
Artist, which features versatile and easy-to-use tools for users to create
anything from simple doodles to intricate masterpieces. Created exclusively for
the uDrawTM on Xbox 360 and PS3, Pictionary features new clues - and new
functionality.
o Platforms: Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3
o Scheduled Release Date: Holiday 2011
• UFC Personal Trainer - Set personal goals and achieve real results with an
unparalleled mixed martial arts (MMA) fitness program designed with assistance
from the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) and leading MMA training
experts Greg Jackson, Mark DellaGrotte and Javier Mendez.
o Platforms: Kinect for Xbox 360, PlayStationMove for PlayStation 3 and Wii
o Scheduled Release Date: June 28, 2011
• UFC Undisputed 3 - The critically acclaimed and best-selling MMA
videogame franchise returns to take players inside the Octagon, delivering UFC
action focused on intense toe-to-toe combat, impressive visual presentation and
increased accessibility. Featuring the addition of PRIDE Mode, a brand new
submission system, new ways to finish the fight and increased accessibility
through both traditional and simplified gameplay controls, players will
experience intense combat and a pure adrenaline rush ever time they step inside
the Octagon.
o Platforms: Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3
o Scheduled Release Date: January 2012
• UFC Undisputed Fight Nation - The best of UFC is now on Facebook. Players
fight against friends, amateur players and real UFC fighters as they train to
become a legend of the sport.
o Platforms: Facebook and iOS devices
o Release Date: Available Now
• Warhammer 40,000: Dark Millennium Online - Set in the dark and violent
Warhammer 40,000 universe, Dark Millennium Online seamlessly blends the scale
and strategy of MMORPGs with the fast-paced combat of an action game to provide
an all-new level of intensity and excitement.
o Platform: PC
o Scheduled Release Date: To be announced
• Warhammer 40,000: Kill Team - For the first time on consoles, players can
step directly in the boots of an elite Space Marine unit sent to explore and
assault a gigantic Ork Kroozer, facing waves of Orks and Tyranid attacks in an
exciting arcade-style shooter. Tied to Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine, this
title rewards players with an exclusive weapon for use in Space Marine
multiplayer, a Powersword, available only through Kill Team gameplay.
o Platforms: Xbox LIVE and PlayStation Network
o Scheduled Release Date: Summer 2011
• Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine - Players of this third-person
action/shooter step into the armor of superhuman warrior Captain Titus of the
Ultramarines, humanity's last hope for survival in a war-torn future. In a
brutally violent world based on the rich science fiction universe of Warhammer
40,000, players fight against the savage Orks and the unholy forces of Chaos in
an attempt to save a besieged Forge World.
o Platforms: Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and PC
o Scheduled Release Date: September 6, 2011
• WWE 12 - WWE '12 will celebrate the rebirth of the iconic and authentic
simulation franchise through a bigger game, badder presentation and better
gameplay than ever before, delivering long-awaited critical improvements to the
core gameplay experience, the most creative and extensive feature set to date
and a visceral, edgy and polished presentation.
o Platforms: Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and Wii
o Scheduled Release Date: November 22, 2011
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