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THQ's Company of Heroes(TM) Goes GoldGroundbreaking Real-Time Strategy Game Pushing Genre to New Heights
AGOURA HILLS, Calif., Aug. 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- THQ Inc. (Nasdaq: THQI) today announced that highly anticipated Company of Heroes(TM), developed by internal studio Relic Entertainment, has reached the gold master stage of development and is now entering manufacturing. Powered by Relic's proprietary next-generation Essence Engine(TM), Company of Heroes(TM) delivers stunning cinematic visuals, completely destructible environments, and the some of the most realistic artificial intelligence to date. The game is scheduled to be in stores for Windows PC on September 14, 2006.
"Based on early critical feedback, we're confident Company of Heroes raises the standard for the RTS genre, bringing an incredible combination of realism, action and authenticity to a strategy game," said Tarrnie Williams, general manager, Relic Entertainment. "We've captured the essence of real soldiers, real battlefields and real war, providing gamers with an unprecedented game-play experience. Reaching the gold milestone is a huge accomplishment for an incredibly innovative team that has truly delivered on its vision."
About Company of Heroes
Company of Heroes is a World War II real time strategy game that brings to life the brave men of Able Company in cinematic intensity as they fight across Europe in the greatest war mankind has ever known. Relic's proprietary next-gen Essence Engine provides unprecedented graphics and physics complete with the destruction of all terrain and buildings. Featuring 2-8 players in multiplayer competition via Lan or Internet, gamers will choose to play as either the Allies or Axis, each with their own unique weapons, vehicles and commander trees. Company of Heroes is also scheduled to ship for wireless devices in fall 2006.
