Explore More Than 100 Square Miles of Unpredictable Terrain in the
Largest off-Road Landscapes Ever Created
AGOURA HILLS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 17, 2008--THQ Inc.
(NASDAQ:THQI), the leading publisher of off-road racing games, today
announced the most realistic off-road racing experience to date.
BAJA(TM) is scheduled to bring revolutionary physics and vast open
racing worlds to the Xbox 360(R) video game and entertainment system
from Microsoft and PLAYSTATION(R)3 computer entertainment system in
August 2008. Developed by the founding members of the MX vs. ATV(TM)
franchise, BAJA combines the best elements of the real-world sport
with the right balance of arcade fun as it challenges players to build
the ultimate off-road machine and conquer vast, unforgiving terrain.
"As the long-standing off-road racing leader, THQ is thrilled to
bring something completely new to the off-road racing genre," said
Richard Browne, vice president of product development, THQ. "With the
level of detail in each vehicle, the vast open vistas and the most
realistic off-road physics to date, BAJA will provide an unparalleled
racing experience."
About BAJA
In BAJA, players will conquer more than 100 square miles of the
toughest terrain Mother Nature has to offer, including the steepest
mountains, thickest mud and deepest canyons ever created. With more
than 40 vehicles in eight classes, including Trophy Trucks, 4x4s and
buggies, BAJA features a full array of upgradeable options with
hundreds of authentic parts that affect each vehicle's performance.
Players will put their off-road machines to the test in near-vertical
Hill Climb challenges, head-to-head Open Class races, circuit races
and the ultimate off-road endurance challenge: the Baja. BAJA's open
worlds extend thousands of miles across all landscapes in races that
can last up to four hours. The game's revolutionary vehicle physics
deliver unprecedented life-like handling, and a support management
system allows gamers to monitor and repair realistic vehicle damage as
fenders fly, tires are blown, suspension is stressed and engines
overheat. BAJA will support four-player split screen multiplayer
capability, 12-player online and LAN as well as multiple-screen
panoramic view.
BAJA is developed by 2XL Games in Phoenix, Ariz. For more
information on this game, as well as additional THQ titles, please
visit www.thq.com and www.bajagame.com.
About THQ
THQ Inc. (NASDAQ: THQI) is a leading worldwide developer and
publisher of interactive entertainment software. The company develops
its products for all popular game systems, personal computers and
wireless devices. Headquartered in Los Angeles County, California, THQ
sells product through its global network of offices located throughout
North America, Europe and Asia Pacific. More information about THQ and
its products may be found at www.thq.com and www.thqwireless.com. THQ,
THQ Wireless, BAJA and their respective logos are trademarks and/or
registered trademarks of THQ Inc.
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CONTACT:
THQ Inc.
Karen Fujimoto, Public Relations, 818-871-5188
karen.fujimoto@thq.com
or
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SOURCE: THQ Inc.
