{"id":20260,"date":"2012-04-26T13:34:25","date_gmt":"2012-04-26T03:34:25","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/power-up.space\/?p=20260"},"modified":"2012-04-26T13:34:25","modified_gmt":"2012-04-26T03:34:25","slug":"thq-announces-darksiders-ii-premium-xbox-360avatar-collection","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.impulsegamer.com\/wordpress\/?p=20260","title":{"rendered":"THQ ANNOUNCES DARKSIDERS II PREMIUM XBOX 360\u00aeAVATAR COLLECTION"},"content":{"rendered":"

Like Darksiders on Facebook to Unlock Free Avatar T-shirt.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Melbourne, VIC<\/strong>. Apr 26, 2012 \u2013 THQ Inc.<\/a> (NASDAQ: THQI) today launched a premium Avatar collection for Darksiders<\/em>\u00ae <\/sup>II on the Xbox 360\u00ae<\/sup> video game and entertainment system from Microsoft.<\/p>\n

The Xbox 360\u00ae<\/sup> Darksiders II<\/em> Avatar Collection features a broad selection of different items to customize your Avatar\u2019s appearance ranging from full armor sets to animated props and clothing. Prices range from 80 to 400 Microsoft Points an item. A premium collection for the Playstation\u00ae<\/sup>3 is expected to be released at a later date.<\/p>\n

To celebrate the launch of the Darksiders II<\/em> Avatar Collection THQ will be giving away a free Xbox LIVE Avatar t-shirt featuring a design by game Creative Director Joe Mad while stocks last. To find out how to claim your Avatar t-shirt visit the Darksiders II<\/em> Facebook page at www.facebook.com\/Darksiders<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Jim Huntley, Vice President of Global Brand Marketing commented: \u201cWe are delighted to be able to celebrate the release of the Premium Avatar collection for Darksiders II<\/em> by rewarding our community with a free Avatar T-shirt.\u201d<\/p>\n

Fans of the game can still pre-order copies of the Darksiders\u00ae<\/sup> II Collector\u2019s Edition<\/em> while supplies last. This ultimate package includes the Limited Edition version of the game as well as a life-sized replica Death Mask with display stand, a unique in-game Shadow of Death<\/em> armor and scythe set with enhanced stats, a digital copy of the Darksiders II<\/em> sound-track and a hard-cover Darksiders II<\/em> art book. The Collector\u2019s Edition will be available in limited quantities as a pre-order item only and is anticipated to sell for around $99 USD.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

Darksiders II <\/em>follows the exploits of DEATH, one of the four horsemen of the Apocalypse, in an action-packed tale that runs parallel to the events in the original Darksiders<\/em> game. This epic journey propels DEATH through various light and dark realms as he tries to redeem his brother WAR, the horseman blamed for prematurely starting the Apocalypse in Darksiders<\/em>.<\/p>\n

For full information on the Collector\u2019s Edition, Limited Edition and pre-order bonuses available for Darksiders II<\/em> check out the Pre-order tab on www.facebook.com\/Darksiders<\/a><\/p>\n

Darksiders II<\/em> is scheduled to be available for console and PC in August 2012 with a WiiU\u2122 version coming at a later date, for more information check www.Darksiders.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Like Darksiders on Facebook to Unlock Free Avatar T-shirt.\u00a0 Melbourne, VIC. Apr 26, 2012 \u2013 THQ Inc. (NASDAQ: THQI) today launched a premium Avatar collection for Darksiders\u00ae II on the Xbox 360\u00ae video game and entertainment system from Microsoft. The Xbox 360\u00ae Darksiders II Avatar Collection features a broad selection of different items to customize<\/p>\n

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