{"id":4929,"date":"2010-02-18T18:01:17","date_gmt":"2010-02-18T08:01:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/power-up.space\/?p=4929"},"modified":"2010-02-18T18:01:20","modified_gmt":"2010-02-18T08:01:20","slug":"extensive-demo-announced-for-darksiders%e2%84%a2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.impulsegamer.com\/wordpress\/?p=4929","title":{"rendered":"EXTENSIVE DEMO ANNOUNCED FOR DARKSIDERS\u2122"},"content":{"rendered":"

EXTENSIVE DEMO ANNOUNCED FOR DARKSIDERS<\/em><\/strong>\u2122<\/em><\/strong> <\/strong><\/h4>\n

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Over 90 minutes of gameplay coming for both Xbox 360\u00ae<\/sup> and Playstation\u00ae3<\/p>\n

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AGOURA HILLS, Calif<\/strong>. February 17, 2010 \u2013 Gamers will be able to get to grips with Darksiders\u2122\u2019<\/em> true essence in the upcoming release of a 90-minute game demo for Xbox 360\u00ae<\/sup> and PlayStation\u00ae3 based on THQ Inc.\u2019s critically acclaimed action-adventure game.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The demo contains the entire first dungeon encounter from the game, the sprawling Twilight Cathedral<\/strong>. This engaging and challenging level contains dozens of puzzles for players to solve, new pieces of equipment to discover and epic boss battles against the monstrous demon Jailer and the savage bat-winged Tiamat. Representing a cross section of Darksiders<\/em>\u2019 key features, the demo will take approximately 90 minutes to complete for the average player. The demo will become available to download from Xbox LIVE\u00ae<\/sup> and PlayStation\u00aeNetwork on 25 February.<\/p>\n

David Adams, General Manager of Vigil Games commented:<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are really pumped to be bringing a playable demo for Darksiders to Xbox 360 and PlayStation3. We really wanted to give gamers a true idea of the variety of gameplay that the game offers and so rather than just making a standard 20-minute demo version of the first few levels, we decided to give away this massive level and reveal the true essence of the game.\u201d <\/em><\/p>\n

Darksiders<\/em> is now available at retail outlets worldwide for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and PlayStation 3 computer entertainment system for a suggested retail price of $109.9.
\nWhat Australian media had to say about Darksiders<\/em><\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

BigPond GameArena \u2013 \u201cVigil Games has delivered a brand new IP the only way possible – flawlessly. The combination of action and puzzling is so perfectly calculated it screams gamer…10\/10\u201d<\/p>\n

AUSGAMERS \u2013 \u201cDarksiders is… well, a beast. It’s a rare kind of game that only comes along once in a while…9.4\/10\u201d<\/p>\n

About Darksiders<\/em><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Deceived by the forces of evil into prematurely bringing about the end of mankind, WAR \u2013 the first Horseman of the Apocalypse \u2013 must return to Earth to search for the truth and punish those responsible. War must take on the forces of Heaven and Hell, forge uneasy alliances with the very demons he hunts, and journey across the ravaged remains of the Earth on his quest for vengeance.\u00a0 Players harness the apocalyptic power of War, combining brutal attacks and supernatural abilities to decimate enemies who stand in his way.\u00a0 With an extreme arsenal of weapons, War blazes a trail of destruction, and emerges even more deadly atop Ruin, War\u2019s fiery phantom steed.\u00a0 Darksiders<\/em> is now available for Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3.\u00a0 For more information, please visit www.darksiders.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

About THQ <\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

THQ Inc.<\/a> (NASDAQ: THQI) is a leading worldwide developer and publisher of interactive entertainment software. The company develops its products for all popular game systems, personal computers and wireless devices. Headquartered in Los Angeles County, California, THQ sells product through its global network of offices located throughout North America, Europe and Asia Pacific. More information about THQ and its products may be found at www.thq.com<\/a>. THQ, Darksiders, Vigil Games and their respective logos are trademarks and\/or registered trademarks of THQ Inc.<\/p>\n

Microsoft, Xbox, Xbox 360, Xbox LIVE, the Xbox logos, and the Xbox LIVE logo are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and\/or other countries.<\/p>\n

“PlayStation” is a registered trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.<\/p>\n

All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.<\/p>\n

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The statements contained in this press release that are not historical facts may be \u201cforward-looking statements\u201d within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.\u00a0 These forward-looking statements are based on current expectations, estimates and projections about the business of THQ Inc. and its subsidiaries (collectively referred to as \u201cTHQ\u201d), including, but not limited to, expectations and projections related to the Darksiders video game, and are based upon management\u2019s current beliefs and certain assumptions made by management.\u00a0 Such forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to, business, competitive, economic, legal, political and technological factors affecting our industry, operations, markets, products or pricing.\u00a0 Readers should carefully review the risk factors and the information that could materially affect THQ\u2019s financial results, described in other documents that THQ files from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal period ended March 31, 2009, and particularly the discussion of risk factors set forth therein.\u00a0 Unless otherwise required by law, THQ disclaims any obligation to update its view on any such risks or uncertainties or to revise or publicly release the results of any revision to these forward-looking statements.\u00a0 Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this press release.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

EXTENSIVE DEMO ANNOUNCED FOR DARKSIDERS\u2122 \u00a0 Over 90 minutes of gameplay coming for both Xbox 360\u00ae and Playstation\u00ae3 \u00a0 AGOURA HILLS, Calif. February 17, 2010 \u2013 Gamers will be able to get to grips with Darksiders\u2122\u2019 true essence in the upcoming release of a 90-minute game demo for Xbox 360\u00ae and PlayStation\u00ae3 based on THQ<\/p>\n

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