`CROC' Leaps Into Action On Game Boy Color; THQ and Fox Interactive Team Up to Release `CROC' on Hand-Held System.Business Editors CALABASAS HILLS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 6, 2000 Interactive entertainment publishers THQ THQ Toy Headquarters THQ Territorial Headquarters THQ Tehsil Headquarters (Pakistan) THQ The Holy Quran THQ Theater Headquarters Inc. (Nasdaq:THQI) and Fox Interactive (www.foxinteractive.com) today announced the shipment of "CROC croc n. Informal A crocodile. " for Game Boy(R) Color. Resulting from a previous agreement between the interactive partners, THQ's release of "CROC" on the portable hand-held system marks the first of several FOX properties to be released later this year. Available today at retail stores nationwide, "CROC" for the Game Boy Color The Game Boy Color (ゲームボーイカラー delivers an all-new Croc adventure at a suggested retail price of $29.95. "'Croc: Legend of the Gobbos(TM)' has enjoyed tremendous success on PlayStation including `Greatest Hits' status," said Alison Locke, vice president THQ marketing and sales. "THQ is delighted to bring the popular Croc character to Game Boy Color and give Croc fans a truly rich hand-held adventure experience." "THQ's success on the Game Boy Color System makes them the ideal publishing partner for Fox Interactive's established Croc franchise," stated Dave Shaw, executive director of marketing for Fox Interactive. "Croc's adventure continues on the most popular portable gaming platform, bringing new fans to Fox's lovable green hero." In "CROC" for Game Boy Color, players assume the role of Croc on a quest to rescue the peace-loving Gobbos from the evil clutches of Baron Dante Baron Dante is a frog-like wizard and the main villain of and Croc 2. He seeks to capture the Gobbos and kill Croc to conquer the Gobbos' island. He has small, devil-like henchmen named Dantinis, which aid him on his quest to rule the island as well. , king of the Dantinis villains. Varied gameplay gives gamers the opportunity to ski through slippery slopes, hitch rides on cable cars, race on magic carpets and swim through shark-infested waters. With four worlds composed of 30 different environments and multiple mini games to explore, there are plenty of new adventures in store for long-time Croc fans and Game Boy Color enthusiasts in "CROC." "CROC" for Game Boy Color was developed by UK-based game developer, Argonaut Software, Ltd. About Fox Interactive Recognized as an innovative industry leader, Fox Interactive, an operating unit operating unit A type of operating company that engages in transactions with outsiders and that is owned by another business. For example, in 1995 the stockholders of Capital Cities/ABC approved a $19 billion merger with the Walt Disney Company, whereupon of Fox Filmed Entertainment, a News Corporation company, is committed to developing a full range of bold and engaging interactive entertainment. The company creates computer and video game software based on Fox franchises as well as new and original properties. Fox Interactive games currently released include the 3D platform game "CROC 2," the top-selling PC hit "Aliens versus Predator," "The X-Files," "Die Hard Trilogy 2: Viva Las Vegas Las Vegas (läs vā`gəs), city (1990 pop. 258,295), seat of Clark co., S Nev.; inc. 1911. It is the largest city in Nevada and the center of one of the fastest-growing urban areas in the United States. ," "The Simpsons Cartoon Studio" and "Virtual Springfield Virtual Springfield is a Windows and Macintosh computer game released in 1997 and published by Fox Interactive. It was developed by Digital Evolution. Similar in format to first-person exploration games like Myst ." About THQ THQ Inc. develops, publishes and distributes interactive entertainment software worldwide for a variety of platforms including PC CD-ROM CD-ROM: see compact disc. CD-ROM in full compact disc read-only memory Type of computer storage medium that is read optically (e.g., by a laser). , and those manufactured by Sega, Nintendo, and Sony. The THQ Web site is located at www.thq.com. The statements contained in this release that are not historical facts may be deemed to constitute forward-looking statements. Actual results may differ materially from those projected in such statements due to a number of risks and uncertainties, including, without limitation, demand and competition for the Company's products and other risks and uncertainties detailed in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, and as more specifically set forth in the company's report on form 8-K Form 8-K The form required by the SEC when a publicly held company incurs any event that might affect its financial situation or the share value of its stock. Form 8-K See 8-K. , filed on March 21, 2000. |
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