As E3 gets closer, THQ unveil their line-up of titles.
A mixed bag from THQ this year with many popular franchises appearing including Warhammer, WWE, UFC and the recently announced Metro: Last Light.
Margaritaville Online – An everyday escape to a tropical paradise inspired by the lifestyle of author and singer-songwriter, Jimmy Buffett, Margaritaville Online is an immersive 3D online social game, filled with frozen concoctions, music and adventure.
Platforms: Facebook and iOS devices
Scheduled Release Date: Fall 2011
Metro: Last Light – A gripping, story-driven first person shooter, Metro: Last Light is the highly anticipated sequel to 2010’s critically acclaimed cult classic Metro 2033.
Platforms: Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and PC
Scheduled Release Date: Scheduled for calendar 2012
Mx vs ATV: Alive DLC – Capture the spectacle of motocross and the essence of competitive racing with the best riders, authentic licensed events and parts and gear from the latest manufacturers. Mx vs ATV: Alive is now available and a dedicated online store consists of rider gear, tracks, modes, and branded vehicles, such as Suzuki, Yamaha, KTM, and Honda.
Platforms: Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3
Scheduled Release Date: DLC Schedule on MXvsATV.com
Saints Row: The Third- The highly anticipated next installment in the open world Saints Row® series, the over-the-top third-person action title gives players control of the Third Street Saints at the height of power. Take a tank skydiving or call in a satellite-targeted airstrike on gangs in the most outlandish gameplay scenarios ever seen.
Platforms: Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and PC
Scheduled Release Date: Holiday 2011
uDraw GameTablet (uDraw StudioTM: Instant ArtistTM and PictionaryTM) – Launched for the Wii during Holiday 2010, the innovative, revolutionary game system that established a new category of play is coming to two more game systems. The uDraw GameTablet will come bundled with uDraw Studio: Instant Artist, which features versatile and easy-to-use tools for users to create anything from simple doodles to intricate masterpieces. Created exclusively for the uDrawTM on Xbox 360 and PS3, Pictionary features new clues – and new functionality.
Platforms: Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3
Scheduled Release Date: Holiday 2011
UFC Personal Trainer – Set personal goals and achieve real results with an unparalleled mixed martial arts (MMA) fitness program designed with assistance from the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) and leading MMA training experts Greg Jackson, Mark DellaGrotte and Javier Mendez.
Platforms: KinectTM for Xbox 360, PlayStation®Move for PlayStation 3 and Wii
Scheduled Release Date: June 28, 2011
UFC Undisputed 3 – The critically acclaimed and best-selling MMA videogame franchise returns to take players inside the OctagonTM, delivering UFC action focused on intense toe-to-toe combat, impressive visual presentation and increased accessibility. Featuring the addition of PRIDE® Mode, a brand new submission system, new ways to finish the fight and increased accessibility through both traditional and simplified gameplay controls, players will experience intense combat and a pure adrenaline rush ever time they step inside the Octagon.
Platforms: Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3
Scheduled Release Date: January 2012
UFC Undisputed Fight Nation – The best of UFC is now on Facebook. Players fight against friends, amateur players and real UFC fighters as they train to become a legend of the sport.
Platforms: Facebook and iOS devices
Release Date: Available Now
Warhammer 40,000: Dark Millennium Online – Set in the dark and violent Warhammer 40,000 universe, Dark MillenniumTM Online seamlessly blends the scale and strategy of MMORPGs with the fast-paced combat of an action game to provide an all-new level of intensity and excitement.
Platform: PC
Scheduled Release Date: To be announced
Warhammer 40,000: Kill Team – For the first time on consoles, players can step directly in the boots of an elite Space Marine unit sent to explore and assault a gigantic Ork Kroozer, facing waves of Orks and Tyranid attacks in an exciting arcade-style shooter. Tied to Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine, this title rewards players with an exclusive weapon for use in Space Marine multiplayer, a Powersword, available only through Kill Team gameplay.
Platforms: Xbox LIVE® and PlayStation Network
Scheduled Release Date: Summer 2011
Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine – Players of this third-person action/shooter step into the armor of superhuman warrior Captain Titus of the Ultramarines, humanity’s last hope for survival in a war-torn future. In a brutally violent world based on the rich science fiction universe of Warhammer 40,000, players fight against the savage Orks and the unholy forces of Chaos in an attempt to save a besieged Forge World.
Platforms: Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and PC
Scheduled Release Date: September 6, 2011
WWE 12 – WWE ’12 will celebrate the rebirth of the iconic and authentic simulation franchise through a bigger game, badder presentation and better gameplay than ever before, delivering long-awaited critical improvements to the core gameplay experience, the most creative and extensive feature set to date and a visceral, edgy and polished presentation.
Platforms: Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and Wii
Scheduled Release Date: November 22, 2011
