THQ's Smashing Good 2009 Gaming Line-up
We aren't worthy!
Published: April 5, 2008
THQ threw down a gauntlet of hurt in the form of their 2009 fiscal year lineup. Not only is Saints Row 2 coming back, but so is the wrestling champ WWE Smackdown vs Raw 2009. Oh, and Red Faction: Guerilla is thrown in for good measure.
“THQ has a strong track record of delivering top-selling franchises and we are excited to unveil a compelling slate of new titles for our fiscal 2009 product line-up,” Bob Aniello, senior vice president of THQ marketing, said. “Video games are becoming the center of social networks and our new line-up fully capitalizes on this with innovations such as customization, user-generated content, and online community. From Saints Row 2 to de Blob, we’ve got all gamers covered.”
To demonstrate that, THQ is incorporating online co-operative play into Saints Row 2, which is being developed by Volition, Inc. Also developed by Volition is Red Faction: Guerilla, which is using “physics-based destruction” technology.
“THQ has a substantial development pipeline and product portfolio positioned to capitalize on the exciting industry growth over the next several years,” said Brian Farrell, president and CEO, THQ. “Our fiscal 2009 line-up demonstrates the depth and breadth of THQ’s product offering, from established franchises for avid gamers such as Saints Row and Red Faction, to broadly appealing fun casual games like de Blob and Battle of the Bands.”
Basically, THQ is going to be siphoning money out of your pocket. If Saints Row 2 shapes up to be a great game, I'll gladly let them.
“THQ has a strong track record of delivering top-selling franchises and we are excited to unveil a compelling slate of new titles for our fiscal 2009 product line-up,” Bob Aniello, senior vice president of THQ marketing, said. “Video games are becoming the center of social networks and our new line-up fully capitalizes on this with innovations such as customization, user-generated content, and online community. From Saints Row 2 to de Blob, we’ve got all gamers covered.”
To demonstrate that, THQ is incorporating online co-operative play into Saints Row 2, which is being developed by Volition, Inc. Also developed by Volition is Red Faction: Guerilla, which is using “physics-based destruction” technology.
“THQ has a substantial development pipeline and product portfolio positioned to capitalize on the exciting industry growth over the next several years,” said Brian Farrell, president and CEO, THQ. “Our fiscal 2009 line-up demonstrates the depth and breadth of THQ’s product offering, from established franchises for avid gamers such as Saints Row and Red Faction, to broadly appealing fun casual games like de Blob and Battle of the Bands.”
Basically, THQ is going to be siphoning money out of your pocket. If Saints Row 2 shapes up to be a great game, I'll gladly let them.
