Video Gaming News - March 2003
Calabasas, CA (March 17, 2003) - THQ today announced that it will
distribute Empire Interactive's Big Mutha Truckers for the PlayStation 2,
GameCube, Xbox, and PC.
From THQ:
"Big Mutha Truckers" places players behind the wheel of an 18-wheeled big rig
deep in the heart of the South with a cast of colorful characters and plenty of
campy humor. "Big Mutha Truckers" will be available at retail outlets nationwide
summer 2003.
"`Big Mutha Truckers' is an imaginative property that continues THQ's
commitment to publish fun and original content for all gaming platforms," said
Alison Locke, executive vice president, North American publishing, THQ. "The
clever humor and unique gameplay of `Big Mutha Truckers' will give gaming fans
everywhere a chance to climb into the cab of an 18-wheeler to pursue the riches
of the road."
"We believe that our partnership with THQ will allow `Big Mutha Truckers' the
opportunity for great success derived from THQ's strength in distribution in
North America," said Empire Interactive's North American General Manager, Jimmy
Lamorticelli.
Developed by Eutechnyx Limited, "Big Mutha Truckers" is set in Hick State
County located in the heart of the South. Recently retired trucking proprietor
Ma Jackson faces the dilemma of which of her four children will take claim to
her trucking company, Big Mutha Trucking Company. Players can compete as any one
of Ma's four children, each possessing his or her own personality, driving style
and attributes like Bobbie Sue Jackson, whose powder blue diesel is covered in
bright red kisses. The player who makes the most money buying, selling and
hauling cargo around Hick State County in 60 days will inherit Ma's trucking
empire. "Big Mutha Truckers" features a non-linear style of gameplay that allows
players to explore the various cities and discover new routes and hidden bonuses
along the way. Players can buy low and sell high various cargos ranging from
cell phones to crude oil to canned peaches. They will also have to battle
various truck jackers along the way and outrun the local county mounties to
deliver their cargo on time. For more information about "Big Mutha Truckers,"
please check out
www.bigmuthatruckers.com.
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