Video Gaming News - February 2003

Calabasas, CA (February 11, 2003) - THQ today announced the release of Pride FC for the PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system. Created exclusively for PlayStation 2 by Anchor of Japan, Pride FC is now available at major retail outlets nationwide.

"We are very excited to be introducing Pride FC to the North American market," said Peter Dille, vice president, marketing, THQ. "Pride FC is the most realistic fighting experience available for the PlayStation 2 and we are very excited regarding the high praise it has received from the core gaming press."

"Dream Stage Entertainment is thrilled that Pride FC is being released by one of the top video game publishers in the world," said Yukino Kanda, vice president, marketing, sales and talent management, Dream Stage Entertainment. "THQ and Anchor have re-created the mixed martial arts experience perfectly with Pride FC."

From THQ:

Pride FC's in-depth control system features robust move-sets for each fighter based on their style of fighting. These various disciplines include, Muy Tai, Jujitsu, Karate and Kickboxing. Players can choose between an international roster of more than twenty fighters that includes Royce Gracie, Ken Shamrock, Don Frye, Kazushi Sakuraba and Wanderlei Silva. Each fighter's model is scaled at 5000 polygons and depicts blood and sweat. Gamers can hone their strategy for devastating one-hit knockouts, match ending submissions and jaw shattering combos. With multiple fighting positions -- from in the grasp to on the ground -- players can master each fighter's style and skill while utilizing their strengths to defeat opponents from any position.

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