Video Gaming News - April 2003
Calabasas, CA (April 1, 2003) - THQ today announced that its action
game Red Faction II has shipped for Gamecube, Xbox, and PC.
From THQ:
Featuring an enhancedGeo-Mod(TM) engine that allows players to strategically
alter and destroy the game environment in real-time, "Red Faction II" expands
and builds upon the experience and technology of the original game with
blistering action, an engaging storyline, highly detailed graphics and a number
of multi-player options.
Originally developed for the PlayStation(R) 2 computer entertainment system by
THQ's Volition studio, these new versions of "Red Faction II" feature a number
of cosmetic enhancements and gameplay improvements. The Gamecube version,
developed by THQ's Cranky Pants Games(TM) studio, features custom animations,
improved texture resolution and color as well as enhanced lighting specific to
the Gamecube hardware. The Xbox and PC versions, developed by THQ's Outrage(R)
Games studio, include increased texture resolution, along with exclusive
multiplayer maps and character models.
"We are very pleased to be bringing our original, internally developed `Red
Faction II' to Gamecube, Xbox and PC," said Alison Locke, executive vice
president, North American publishing, THQ. "In addition to groundbreaking
Geo-Mod technology, `Red Faction II' offers gamers a complete entertainment
experience with new enhancements and improvements that take advantage of each
system's respective hardware."
About "Red Faction II"
Featuring an enhanced Geo-Mod engine that allows players to strategically
alter and destroy the game environment in real-time, "Red Faction II" builds
upon the experience and technology of the original game. Players will defend
their country as Alias, a demolitions expert, with the help of five elite squad
members, each specialized in their own means of destruction. Tasked with
completing multiple mission objectives in a number of diverse levels, players
will have a number of vehicles and an arsenal of powerful weapons at their
disposal in a rampage to overthrow the government. "Red Faction II" features
actor Lance Henriksen ("The Terminator," "Aliens," "Millennium") as the voice of
squad leader Molov. Refined graphics, enhanced enemy AI and dynamic environments
are also featured in "Red Faction II" along with four-player split screen action
including customizable computer opponents. For more information, artwork and to
view weekly updates on the game's development, please visit
www.redfaction2.com.
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