THQ Ships ``MX Superfly Featuring Ricky Carmichael'' With Xbox Live Support; First Ever Motocross Title Available for Microsoft's Online Gaming Network.Business Editors CALABASAS HILLS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 21, 2002 THQ THQ Toy Headquarters THQ Territorial Headquarters THQ Tehsil Headquarters (Pakistan) THQ The Holy Quran THQ Theater Headquarters (R) Inc. (Nasdaq: THQI) today announced the release of "MX Superfly featuring Ricky Carmichael Ricky Carmichael (born November 27, 1979 in Clearwater, Florida) is a former professional motocross racer, now transitioning to a stock car career as a development driver with DEI, mentored by Mark Martin. " for the Xbox(TM) video game system from Microsoft. Developed by THQ subsidiary Pacific Coast Power & Light Co.(R), the latest installment in the successful franchise is the first ever motocross motocross Form of motorcycle racing in which cyclists compete on a closed course marked out over natural or simulated rough terrain. Courses vary widely but must be 1.5–5 km (1–3 mi) in length, with steep inclines, hairpin turns, and mud. title to support Xbox Live See Xbox. . The online feature allows players to access supplemental content that includes two exclusive tracks and ten additional riders from Xbox Live. "MX Superfly featuring Ricky Carmichael" for the Xbox is now available at major retail outlets nationwide. "THQ is proud to be a part of Xbox Live and we expect gaming fans everywhere will enjoy the exclusive downloadable content available through Microsoft's new online gaming See gaming. network," said Peter Dille, vice president, marketing, THQ. "`MX Superfly featuring Ricky Carmichael' continues to be the top selling motocross franchise and we look forward to Xbox Live introducing the franchise to a new audience." About "MX Superfly featuring Ricky Carmichael" "MX Superfly featuring Ricky Carmichael" boasts several new features, including an enhanced freestyle mode with all new tricks, expansive environments and wide-open worlds for gamers to explore. Expanded career modes allow riders to earn cash as well as upgrade their bikes and equipment in both racing and freestyle modes. "MX Superfly featuring Ricky Carmichael" also features 11 mini-games, such as "Pizza Delivery “Pizza box” redirects here. For the computer form factor, see Pizza box form factor. Pizza delivery is the service of delivering a pizza to a customer. Pizza delivery presents hazards such as robbery and murder. ," "Golf" and "Target Jumping." A powerful freestyle stunt track editor allows players to create and design the ultimate motocross course. Numerous hidden characters and bikes add to the mix including rock-rap superstar and motocross enthusiast Vanilla Ice Robert Matthew Van Winkle (born October 31, 1968), better known as Vanilla Ice, is a Grammy Award nominated, American Music Award winning American rapper and actor known mostly for the 1990 single "Ice Ice Baby. . Visual enhancements include new particle effects, reflection mapping A rendering method that simulates light reflecting on an object. It is a much faster method than ray tracing because it maps light over the image rather than actually computing the path the light takes. See ray tracing and radiosity. See also reflection. and dirt accumulation on riders creating one of the most realistic looking motocross games to date. Players will reap the rewards of racing through an entire season of pulse pounding motocross action while ESPN ESPN Entertainment and Sports Programming Network commentators Cameron Steele and Davey Coombs Coombs can refer to:
"MX Superfly featuring Ricky Carmichael" is also available for the Nintendo GameCube(TM) and the PlayStation(R)2 computer entertainment system. About Ricky Carmichael In 1998, Ricky Carmichael was the first rider in history to win every race in the 125cc Supercross Series, winning the Eastern Regional title and the East-West Shoot-Out in Las Vegas. Since turning professional in 1996, Carmichael has eight National Championships to his credit. Carmichael went undefeated for the first time ever this past season as he clinched both the 250cc class Outdoor National title and 2002 Supercross Series Championship. About THQ THQ Inc. is a leading, worldwide developer and publisher of interactive entertainment software for a variety of hardware 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). , wireless devices, and those manufactured by Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc., Nintendo and Microsoft. The THQ web site is located at www.thq.com. The THQ Wireless site is located at www.thqwireless.com. About Xbox Xbox (http://www.xbox.com/) is Microsoft's future-generation video game system that delivers the most powerful games experiences ever. Xbox empowers game artists by giving them the technology to fulfill their creative visions as never before, creating games that blur the lines between fantasy and reality. Xbox is now available in North America, Japan, Europe and Australia. This press release contains statements that are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (PSLRA) implemented several significant substantive changes affecting certain cases brought under the federal securities laws, including changes related to pleading, discovery, liability, class representation and awards fees and of 1995. These statements are based on current expectations, estimates and projections about THQ's business based, in part, on assumptions made by its management. These statements are not guarantees of THQ's future performance and involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict. Therefore, actual outcomes and results may differ materially from what is expressed or forecasted in such forward-looking statements due to numerous factors, including, but not limited to, those described above and the following: changes in demand for THQ's products, product mix, the timing of customer orders and deliveries, the impact of competitive products and pricing and difficulties encountered in the integration of acquired businesses. In addition, such statements could be affected by growth rates Growth Rates The compounded annualized rate of growth of a company's revenues, earnings, dividends, or other figures. Notes: Remember, historically high growth rates don't always mean a high rate of growth looking into the future. and market conditions relating to the interactive software industry and general domestic and international economic conditions. Specific information concerning these and other such factors is contained in the Registration Statement on Form S-3 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 16, 2002. A copy of this filing may be obtained by contacting THQ or the SEC. The forward-looking statements contained herein speak only as of the date on which they are made, and THQ does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this release. |
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