THQ Demonstrates 2001 Holiday Season Lineup
At an event in NYC today, THQ is showing off all of their next-gen gaming goodness.
Published: August 7, 2001
Today, THQ is showing off all of their next-generation titles for the PS2, GCN, GBA and Xbox @ a press event in New York City. Only two new PS2 games are being featured however. Below are details on what they're all about.
- Dark Summit: This is a completely unique video game experience that combines snowboarding action with an in-depth story line and mission-based objectives. The game features a number of challenge-based objectives on massive runs, as players work to solve the mystery of Mt. Garrick. Dark Summit is scheduled for both PlayStation 2 and Xbox.
- WWF SmackDown! "Just Bring It": Developed for the PlayStation 2 by Yuke's of Japan, players will square off against more than 35 WWF Superstars in over 70 different matches, as the most electrifying show in sports-entertainment comes to life like never before. All-new matches, an enhanced story mode and even voiceover from Michael Cole and Tazz help make this one of the deepest World Wrestling Federation titles to date. From the opening Titontron entrance to the final bell, each Superstar comes to life with exquisite detail and true to life motion.
[blockquote]"With an unprecedented three new gaming systems being introduced this year, we expect Sony, Nintendo and Microsoft to significantly expand the interactive entertainment business," said Brian Farrell, president and CEO, THQ. "We have a great line-up of next generation products including four more PlayStation 2 titles, 14 games for Game Boy Advance and four titles for Xbox. We also have several Gamecube titles in development for release in early 2002."[/blockquote]Other PS2 notables at the show include Red Faction as well as MX 2002 featuring Ricky Carmichael.
- Dark Summit: This is a completely unique video game experience that combines snowboarding action with an in-depth story line and mission-based objectives. The game features a number of challenge-based objectives on massive runs, as players work to solve the mystery of Mt. Garrick. Dark Summit is scheduled for both PlayStation 2 and Xbox.
- WWF SmackDown! "Just Bring It": Developed for the PlayStation 2 by Yuke's of Japan, players will square off against more than 35 WWF Superstars in over 70 different matches, as the most electrifying show in sports-entertainment comes to life like never before. All-new matches, an enhanced story mode and even voiceover from Michael Cole and Tazz help make this one of the deepest World Wrestling Federation titles to date. From the opening Titontron entrance to the final bell, each Superstar comes to life with exquisite detail and true to life motion.
[blockquote]"With an unprecedented three new gaming systems being introduced this year, we expect Sony, Nintendo and Microsoft to significantly expand the interactive entertainment business," said Brian Farrell, president and CEO, THQ. "We have a great line-up of next generation products including four more PlayStation 2 titles, 14 games for Game Boy Advance and four titles for Xbox. We also have several Gamecube titles in development for release in early 2002."[/blockquote]Other PS2 notables at the show include Red Faction as well as MX 2002 featuring Ricky Carmichael.
