FREE CO-OP MODE AVAILABLE FOR WARHAMMER\u00ae40,000\u00ae: SPACE MARINE\u00ae<\/p>\n
Stand-alone Exterminatus Mode Available To Download And Play Now<\/p>\n
Melbourne, VIC. Oct 27, 2011 \u2013 THQ Inc. (NASDAQ: THQI) today announced that the co-op mode, \u2018Exterminatus\u2019 is available to download for free for its 3rd Person Action\/Shooter, Warhammer\u00ae 40,000\u00ae: Space Marine\u00ae.<\/p>\n
Players who log onto the Xbox LIVE\u00ae online entertainment network, Playstation\u00ae Network or STEAM\u00ae will be prompted to download a small update which will add Exterminatus to the menu system and guide them through the add-on content download.<\/p>\n
Space Marine\u2019s Exterminatus mode pits an elite squad of four Space Marines against hordes of alien enemies in a score based fight to the death. Players can choose the Tactical Marine, Devastator or Assault Marine as well as utilizing any weapons and perks available to those classes.<\/p>\n
Each of Exterminatus Mode\u2019s scenarios, \u2018Assault on Hab Center Andreas\u2019 and \u2018Escape From Kalkys Facility,\u2019 feature global leader boards challenging players to better their scores by completing dynamic challenges as well as utilizing score modifiers which increase game difficulty in exchange for additional points.<\/p>\n
Experience earned while playing this mode counts towards the game\u2019s multiplayer ranks, allowing players to earn progression in both Co-Op and multiplayer.<\/p>\n
Jim Huntley, Vice President of Global Brand Management commented,
\n\u201cWe are delighted to be able to reward the loyal fans of Space Marine with a new free mode to extend and enhance their game play experience. Exterminatus will provide a rewarding new challenge to players old and new.\u201d<\/p>\n
Space Marine\u2019s Exterminatus mode is available to download for free on the Xbox 360\u00ae video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, Playstation\u00ae3 computer entertainment system and Windows PC.<\/p>\n