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Death Rides A Dark Horse! Darksiders® II Gets Digital Comic Series!

DEATH RIDES A DARK HORSE!
DARKSIDERS® II GETS DIGITAL COMIC SERIES!

JUNE 6, LOS ANGELES, CA  – E3: From the mind of Joe Madureira comes a full-blown Darksiders® II digital comic series from Dark Horse Comics!

Delving into the days before the Apocalypse, Darksiders® II: Death’s Door is a pivotal contribution to the world of the anticipated new game.

Created in collaboration with THQ’s Vigil GamesTM, the studio co-founded by Joe Madureira, this original story follows Death, one of the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse, on a mission to destroy a rogue demon. Chasing the creature across magical realms and even through time, Death’s quest takes him on a heart-pounding adventure that reveals some of the greatest mysteries of the games!

Written by Andrew Kreisberg (Batman Confidential, Green Arrow and Black Canary, FOX’s Fringe) and drawn by Roger Robinson (Batman: Arkham City, Azrael), Darksiders® II: Death’s Door reveals essential secrets from the world of the upcoming game.

The five issue series will be available tri-weekly exclusively online at Dark Horse Digital and the Dark Horse Comics iOS and Android app for 99 cents each, starting July 4.

As previously announced, fans of the series can get an exclusive Darksiders® II #0 printed prequel comic from Dark Horse Comics when they preorder the Best Buy exclusive Darksiders II: Angel of Death Edition for Xbox 360 ® or PlayStation® 3!

Darksiders® II: Death’s Door #1 is on sale July 4th from Dark Horse Digital.

Preorder your copy of Darksiders II today.

About Darksiders II

Awakened by the End of Days, Death, the most feared of the legendary Four Horsemen embarks on a quest to redeem his brother’s name. Become the terrifying force which everything fears but nothing can escape.

The original Darksiders®, released in January 2010, received critical acclaim including the Best Fantasy Game 2010 award from IGN. Darksiders followed the story of WAR, wrongly accused of starting the apocalypse, on a quest to reclaim lost honor and take revenge on those who wronged him.

About THQ

THQ Inc. 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 in North America, Europe and Asia Pacific.  THQ, Darksiders, Vigil Games and their respective logos are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of THQ Inc.

About Dark Horse Comics

Since 1986, Dark Horse Comics has proven to be a solid example of how integrity and innovation can help broaden a unique storytelling medium and establish a small, homegrown company as an industry giant. The company is known for the progressive and creator-friendly atmosphere it provides for writers and artists.  In addition to publishing comics from top talent like Frank Miller, Mike Mignola, Neil Gaiman, Gerard Way, Will Eisner, and best-selling prose author Janet Evanovich, Dark Horse has developed such successful characters as the Mask, Timecop, and the Occultist. Additionally, its highly successful line of comics and products based on popular properties includes Star Wars, Avatar: The Last Airbender, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Aliens, Conan the BarbarianMass Effect, Serenity, and Domo. Today, Dark Horse Comics is the largest independent comic-book publisher in the United States and is recognized as both an innovator in the cause of creator rights and the comics industry’s leading publisher of licensed material.

Dark Horse Works With THQ on Exclusive Darksiders® II Prequel Comic!

DARK HORSE WORKS WITH THQ ON EXCLUSIVE DARKSIDERS® II PREQUEL COMIC!

May 14, MILWAUKIE, OR—As announced through Best Buy, fans eagerly awaiting Darksiders® II can get an exclusive Darksiders prequel comic from Dark Horse Comics when they preorder the Best Buy exclusive Darksiders II: Angel of Death edition for Xbox 360 ® or PlayStation® 3!

With a stunning cover from game creator Joe Madureira, this Best Buy exclusive print issue takes place before the events of Darksiders II, as Death travels to Earth to hunt down and confront a rogue demon!

Written by Andrew Kreisberg (Batman Confidential, Green Arrow and Black Canary, FOX’s Fringe) and drawn by Roger Robinson (Batman: Arkham City, Azrael), Darksiders II: Death’s Door reveals essential secrets from the world of the upcoming game!

Preorder your copy of Darksiders II today!

About Darksiders II

Awakened by the End of Days, Death, the most feared of the legendary Four Horsemen embarks on a quest to redeem his brother’s name. Become the terrifying force which everything fears but nothing can escape.

The original Darksiders®, released in January 2010, received critical acclaim including the Best Fantasy Game 2010 award from IGN. Darksiders followed the story of WAR, wrongly accused of starting the apocalypse, on a quest to reclaim lost honor and take revenge on those who wronged him.

About THQ

THQ Inc. 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 in North America, Europe and Asia Pacific.  THQ, Darksiders, Vigil Games and their respective logos are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of THQ Inc.

About Dark Horse Comics

Since 1986, Dark Horse Comics has proven to be a solid example of how integrity and innovation can help broaden a unique storytelling medium and establish a small, homegrown company as an industry giant. The company is known for the progressive and creator-friendly atmosphere it provides for writers and artists.  In addition to publishing comics from top talent like Frank Miller, Mike Mignola, Neil Gaiman, Gerard Way, Will Eisner, and best-selling prose author Janet Evanovich, Dark Horse has developed such successful characters as the Mask, Timecop, and the Occultist. Additionally, its highly successful line of comics and products based on popular properties includes Star Wars, Avatar: The Last Airbender, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Aliens, Conan the BarbarianMass Effect, Serenity, and Domo. Today, Dark Horse Comics is the largest independent comic-book publisher in the United States and is recognized as both an innovator in the cause of creator rights and the comics industry’s leading publisher of licensed material.

THQ Launches Interactive 3D Extravaganza at Comic-Con for Saints Row: The Third

Official Press Release

THQ Launches Interactive 

3D Extravaganza at Comic-Con for Saints Row®: The ThirdTM

WHAT: THQ is bringing downtown San Diego to life and transforming the side of PETCO Park at the intersection of K St. and 7th Ave. into a live, 3D experience. Without 3D glasses, the public will have the chance to see large-format 3D images popping off walls of PETCO Park from THQ’s upcoming game, Saints Row®: The ThirdTM. From tanks crushing cars to characters smashing through buildings, the 3D-event will make you feel like you are part of the game, not just a spectator. Come experience San Diego’s outdoor 3D Comic-Con extravaganza!

WHO: THQ’s upcoming game Saints Row: The Third, and Pearl Media, a non-traditional, out-of-home media company that specializes in transforming buildings into unique, vibrant, interactive 3D out-of-home experiences.

WHEN: Thursday, July 21, from 9:30 pm PST to 11:00 pm PST and Friday, July 22, from 9:00 pm PST to 11:00 pm PST.      

WHERE: PETCO Park on the corner of K Street and 7th Ave in San Diego, CA.

To see an example of a previous 3D projection from Pearl Media, check out the launch of the Lexus CT 200h Hybrid that brought the architecture of the famous Roosevelt Hotel in Hollywood to life: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TzWE_PpPjig

About Pearl Media

Pearl Media specializes in creating unique, targeted, groundbreaking out-of-home experiences for leading brands. The solutions company brings large format outdoor campaigns to life through unexpected media outlets and the latest technologies. Headquartered in New Jersey with offices in Chicago, Los Angeles and Miami, Pearl Media connects brands to consumers across the country with inventory in the top 25 markets and delivers real ROI. For more information, visit www.pearlmediaus.com

About Saints Row: The Third

Years after taking Stilwater for their own, the Third Street Saints have evolved from street gang to household brand name, with Saints sneakers, Saints energy drinks and Johnny Gat bobble head dolls all available at a store near you. The Saints are kings of Stilwater, but their celebrity status has not gone unnoticed. The Syndicate, a legendary criminal fraternity with pawns in play all over the globe, has turned its eye on the Saints and demands tribute. Refusing to kneel to the Syndicate, you take the fight to Steelport, a once-proud metropolis reduced to a struggling city of sin under Syndicate control. Take a tank skydiving, call in a satellite-targeted airstrike on a Mexican wrestling gang, and defend yourself against a highly-trained military force using only a sex toy in the most outlandish gameplay scenarios ever seen, igniting a city-wide war that will set Steelport on fire. Strap it on.

About THQ

THQ Inc. (NASDAQ:THQI – News) 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. THQ and their respective logos are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of THQ Inc.

Marvel Super Hero Squad: The Infinity Gauntlet Makes First Interactive Public Appearance At The 2010 New York Comic-Con!

Official Press Release

MARVEL SUPER HERO SQUAD: THE INFINITY GAUNTLET

MAKES FIRST INTERACTIVE PUBLIC APPEARANCE

AT THE 2010 NEW YORK COMIC-CON!

GET FIRST HANDS-ON WITH THQ’S HIGHLY ANTICIPATED GAME SEQUEL

WHO: THQ Inc, a leading worldwide developer/publisher of interactive entertainment software and publisher of the upcoming Marvel Super Hero Squad: The Infinity Gauntlet.

WHAT:         THQ continues to build the excitement for the upcoming Marvel Super Hero Squad: The Infinity Gauntlet game with a variety of activities at this year’s New York Comic-Con!

Prior to the official release date, fans of all ages will get their first opportunity to play Marvel Super Hero Squad: The Infinity Gauntlet, available throughout the show at the Marvel Entertainment Booth #1843.

Video game producer Jason Gholston will be participating in the Marvel Interactive video game panel on Saturday, October 9 at 10:45 am in Room #1A06.

Additionally, to make sure the younger generation walks away with something extra special during NYCC Kids Day on Sunday, October 10, THQ will be handing out limited edition Marvel Super Hero Squad: The Infinity Gauntlet merchandise to their super fans.

WHEN: October 8 – 10, 2010

WHERE: New York Comic-Con at the Jacob K. Javits Center

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