Warhammer 40,000. You’re going to be seeing that a lot throughout this article. Apparently THQ has a lot riding on the Warhammer license and they’re making the most of it at every turn. But that's not all...with WWE 12 and Saints Row: The Third headlining THQ’s all-star line-up of top notch games, THQ’s list for E3 2011 is surprisingly versatile with nearly something in there for everyone.
The company's CEO, Brian Farrell, commented in the press release, saying...
"With a dozen new titles on the show floor, our fiscal 2012 portfolio showcases our strategy in establishing and maintaining strong game franchises, developing new and innovative play patterns for kids and families, as well as our commitment to working with the best entertainment talent in the world."
“Strong game franchises” is almost an understatement, the WWE video game franchise is almost as important as any other annual sports title out there, and when you see what THQ has planned for the Warhammer franchise in the list below you’ll realize that THQ seems to be in it to win it.
You can check out the complete list of triple-A games below or head on over to the to learn more about the following titles. THQ will be attending E3 between June 7th and June 9th.
THQ E3 2011 Line-Up
• Margaritaville Online - An everyday escape to a tropical paradise inspired by the lifestyle of author and singer-songwriter, Jimmy Buffett, Margaritaville Online is an immersive 3D online social game, filled with frozen concoctions, music and adventure.
o Platforms: Facebook and iOS devices
o Scheduled Release Date: Fall 2011
• Metro: Last Light - A gripping, story-driven first person shooter, Metro: Last Light is the highly anticipated sequel to 2010's critically acclaimed cult classic Metro 2033.
o Platforms: Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and PC
o Scheduled Release Date: Scheduled for calendar 2012
• Mx vs ATV: Alive DLC - Capture the spectacle of motocross and the essence of competitive racing with the best riders, authentic licensed events and parts and gear from the latest manufacturers. Mx vs ATV: Alive is now available and a dedicated online store consists of rider gear, tracks, modes, and branded vehicles, such as Suzuki, Yamaha, KTM, and Honda.
o Platforms: Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3
o Scheduled Release Date: DLC Schedule on MXvsATV.com
• Saints Row: The Third- The highly anticipated next installment in the open world Saints Row® series, the over-the-top third-person action title gives players control of the Third Street Saints at the height of power. Take a tank skydiving or call in a satellite-targeted airstrike on gangs in the most outlandish gameplay scenarios ever seen.
o Platforms: Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and PC
o Scheduled Release Date: Holiday 2011
• uDraw GameTablet (uDraw Studio: Instant Artist and Pictionary) - Launched for the Wii during Holiday 2010, the innovative, revolutionary game system that established a new category of play is coming to two more game systems. The uDraw GameTablet will come bundled with uDraw Studio: Instant Artist, which features versatile and easy-to-use tools for users to create anything from simple doodles to intricate masterpieces. Created exclusively for the uDrawTM on Xbox 360 and PS3, Pictionary features new clues - and new functionality.
o Platforms: Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3
o Scheduled Release Date: Holiday 2011
• UFC Personal Trainer - Set personal goals and achieve real results with an unparalleled mixed martial arts (MMA) fitness program designed with assistance from the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) and leading MMA training experts Greg Jackson, Mark DellaGrotte and Javier Mendez.
o Platforms: Kinect for Xbox 360, PlayStationMove for PlayStation 3 and Wii
o Scheduled Release Date: June 28, 2011
• UFC Undisputed 3 - The critically acclaimed and best-selling MMA videogame franchise returns to take players inside the OctagonTM, delivering UFC action focused on intense toe-to-toe combat, impressive visual presentation and increased accessibility. Featuring the addition of PRIDE® Mode, a brand new submission system, new ways to finish the fight and increased accessibility through both traditional and simplified gameplay controls, players will experience intense combat and a pure adrenaline rush ever time they step inside the Octagon.
o Platforms: Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3
o Scheduled Release Date: January 2012
• UFC Undisputed Fight Nation - The best of UFC is now on Facebook. Players fight against friends, amateur players and real UFC fighters as they train to become a legend of the sport.
o Platforms: Facebook and iOS devices
o Release Date: Available Now
• Warhammer 40,000: Dark Millennium Online - Set in the dark and violent Warhammer 40,000 universe, Dark MillenniumTM Online seamlessly blends the scale and strategy of MMORPGs with the fast-paced combat of an action game to provide an all-new level of intensity and excitement.
o Platform: PC
o Scheduled Release Date: To be announced
• Warhammer 40,000: Kill Team - For the first time on consoles, players can step directly in the boots of an elite Space Marine unit sent to explore and assault a gigantic Ork Kroozer, facing waves of Orks and Tyranid attacks in an exciting arcade-style shooter. Tied to Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine, this title rewards players with an exclusive weapon for use in Space Marine multiplayer, a Powersword, available only through Kill Team gameplay.
o Platforms: Xbox LIVE® and PlayStation Network
o Scheduled Release Date: Summer 2011
• Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine - Players of this third-person action/shooter step into the armor of superhuman warrior Captain Titus of the Ultramarines, humanity's last hope for survival in a war-torn future. In a brutally violent world based on the rich science fiction universe of Warhammer 40,000, players fight against the savage Orks and the unholy forces of Chaos in an attempt to save a besieged Forge World.
o Platforms: Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and PC
o Scheduled Release Date: September 6, 2011
• WWE 12 - WWE '12 will celebrate the rebirth of the iconic and authentic simulation franchise through a bigger game, badder presentation and better gameplay than ever before, delivering long-awaited critical improvements to the core gameplay experience, the most creative and extensive feature set to date and a visceral, edgy and polished presentation.
o Platforms: Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and Wii
o Scheduled Release Date: November 22, 2011
