Gaming News - May 2006

Agoura, CA (May 4, 2006) - THQ today announced an upcoming videogame based on the series The Sopranos.

From THQ:

Currently under development, the  game will evoke the atmosphere, action and conflicts that are the cornerstone  of the hit show, which has found worldwide success as one of HBO's premier  original programs. The game is backed by key members of the all-star cast who  will lend their voices and likenesses, including James Gandolfini as Tony  Soprano. The Sopranos game is scheduled to release for the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 2 this holiday season.

Teaming up with one of the best in the business, we're excited to enter  this new entertainment medium with our most successful and widely recognized  original series, The Sopranos," said Carmi Zlotnik, executive vice president,  New Media Programming, HBO. "It's clear that fans want more of The Sopranos,  and creating a game that puts the player in their world is a great way to  satisfy them."

"We're excited to work with HBO on creating a game that captures the  spirit of the groundbreaking series -- a modern classic that redefines the  life of crime genre," said Kelly Flock, executive vice president, Worldwide  Publishing, THQ. "The Sopranos has become television legacy for this  generation and now fans and gamers can become part of the story and see if  they have the muscle and wit to become 'made.'"

About The Sopranos Game

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," you  have been born into the organization and are now being given an opportunity to  demonstrate your loyalty to Tony Soprano. As a soldier you must earn money on  collections, protect your turf through intimidation, and gain admiration  within your 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. Storyline collaborated with  show creator David Chase and voiced by the show's key cast members.