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THQ's Juiced 2: Hot Import Nights Ships Worldwide

Posted: Wed Sep 19, 2007 10:00 am
by Digital Puppy
THQ's Juiced(TM) 2: Hot Import Nights(TM) Ships Worldwide

Internally-Developed Street Racer Features an Intense Drift Racing Experience, Detailed Customization and Full-Length Online Career Mode
AGOURA HILLS, Calif. -- Sep. 19, 2007 THQ Inc. (NASDAQ:THQI) today announced that Juiced(TM) 2: Hot Import Nights(TM) (HIN) has shipped to retail outlets worldwide for the Xbox 360(TM) video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, the PlayStation(R)2 computer entertainment system and the Nintendo DS(TM). Developed by THQ internal studio Juice Games, Juiced 2: HIN evolves the street racing scene with an adrenaline-packed drift racing experience, an in-depth customization mode, brutal pink slip races and also allows players to take their entire career mode online for worldwide competition. Juiced 2: HIN is now available for the suggested retail price of $59.99 on Xbox 360, $39.99 on PlayStation(R)2 and $29.99 on Nintendo DS. Juiced 2: HIN is planned to ship on the PLAYSTATION(R)3 computer entertainment system and the PSP(R) (PlayStation(R)Portable) system later this fall.

"Juiced 2: HIN has everything a core racer needs to get amped - drifting, customization, gambling and pink-slip racing," said Dave Miller, global brand director, THQ. "Best of all, players will be able to take their full career mode online and team up with or against other players across the globe for the most intense and competitive racing seen yet."

"We've worked closely with Hot Import Nights to get a true feel of the tuner culture and really personalize the experience with a unique Driver DNA profiling system and thousands of customization options," said Colin Bell, general manager, Juice Games. "In addition to real-world locations and circuit racing, Juiced 2: HIN features five comprehensive drift modes, making it the most robust drift racing experience to date."

About Juiced 2: Hot Import Nights

Juiced 2: Hot Import Nights (HIN) evolves the current street racing scene, letting players experience the culture of the real-life HIN tour, the nation's largest lifestyle custom car show, in an intense racing experience. Developed by Juice Games, groundbreaking new features include addictive drift/powersliding races, a full online career mode, and "Driver DNA" that tracks gamers' personal driving traits. Gamers will also be able to bet in-game cash on each event and race for pink slips, bringing a gambling element to the game that greatly increases the importance of each race. Featuring track and drift racing at real-world locations around the globe and unparalleled vehicle customization, Juiced 2: HIN brings street racing to life, allowing players to test their skills at live street racing events against a back-drop of DJs, models and musicians.

About THQ

THQ Inc. (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 http://www.thq.com and http://www.thqwireless.com. THQ, Juice Games, Juiced, Juiced 2: HIN and their respective logos are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of THQ Inc.

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