Wednesday, August 8

THQ Announces ``MX 2002 Featuring Ricky Carmichael'' for Xbox

By Business/Entertainment Editors & Sports Writers
Bussiness Wire

NEW YORK--Aug. 7, 2001--THQ Inc. today announced "MX 2002 featuring Ricky Carmichael" for the Xbox(TM) video game console.

Developed by THQ subsidiary Pacific Coast Power & Light Company, "MX 2002 featuring Ricky Carmichael" features the number one rider in motocross racing, Ricky Carmichael, a highly detailed freestyle mode for tricks and exploration, an ultra-realistic racing mode, and completely upgradeable bikes. "MX 2002 featuring Ricky Carmichael" for Xbox is scheduled to release nationwide this holiday season.

"'MX 2002 featuring Ricky Carmichael' is currently one of the top selling PlayStation 2 titles, and we're very excited about bringing it to the Xbox," stated Peter Dille, vice president, marketing, THQ. "With new tracks only available on the Xbox system, upgradeable bikes and even more authentic tracks and mini games, this title takes complete advantage of the impressive technology of the Xbox."

The robust freestyle mode is one of the main aspects that separates "MX 2002 featuring Ricky Carmichael" from every other racing game. Players are able to explore the open terrain without limits or restrictions. Secret areas and death-defying tricks add to the excitement. Gamers will also be able to fine tune and customize their bikes as they advance through the twenty-four racing and freestyle tracks.

The game's 30-rider roster includes some of the flashiest freestyle professionals. Gamers can perform tricks and combos with freestylers like Carey Hart, Trevor Vines and Mike Jones. The top names in racing are also well represented, with riders like Ricky Carmichael, Mike LaRocco and Kevin Windham. All of this is showcased on several unique fantasy and officially licensed tracks, like the THQ US Open and Loretta Lynn's Amateur National Championships, which were constructed from actual satellite data for an unprecedented level of realism. For more information about "MX 2002 featuring Ricky Carmichael" and the rest of THQ's 2001 lineup, visit www.thq.com.