Sabre Wulf Now Available for Game Boy Advance - HOT!Posted on Sunday, June 13, 2004 @ 11:41:32 am E.S.T
THQ Inc. (Nasdaq:THQI) announced today that it has shipped Sabre Wulf(TM) for the Game Boy(R) Advance. Developed by Microsoft's acclaimed Rare studios, Sabre Wulf is the second of three games scheduled for release under THQ and Microsoft's multi-property Game Boy Advance publishing agreement. Sabre Wulf is now available at major retail outlets throughout North America.
"Our partnership with Microsoft and Rare has resulted in yet another great addition to THQ's Game Boy Advance lineup," said Peter Dille, senior vice president of worldwide marketing, THQ. "Both Sabre Wulf and Banjo Pilot, scheduled to release later this year, demonstrate Rare's commitment to developing strong handheld titles."
"Sabre Wulf is a great example of Rare's proven success in bringing extremely popular, world-class brands to multiple platforms," said Ken Lobb, studio manager, Microsoft Game Studios. "Sabre Wulf is one of the most unique platform games to come to any system in years. The mix of traditional platform gameplay and level design variety really sets this game apart from the crowd."
About Sabre Wulf
A mysterious stranger has shattered the fabled Sabre Wulf amulet, unleashing the savage Sabrewulf from long years of imprisonment. Once again it falls on the shoulders of Sabreman, the fabled explorer and treasure hunter extraordinaire, to track and recapture his most fearsome nemesis. In the game, players take on the role of Sabreman and work to avoid traps and obstacles through breathtaking worlds filled with magical creatures and non-stop action. Sabre Wulf's unique gameplay features both 2-D and 3-D action.
About Rare
United Kingdom-based Rare Ltd., (http://www.rareware.com) one of the world's leading video game developers, was founded in 1985 by Chris and Tim Stamper. Rare has been the mastermind behind some of the most popular video games in history, including such global multimillion sellers as GoldenEye 007, Perfect Dark, Banjo-Kazooie and the Donkey Kong Country series.
About THQ
THQ Inc. is a leading, worldwide developer and publisher of interactive entertainment software for a variety of hardware platforms including PC CD-ROM, wireless devices, and those manufactured by Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc., Nintendo and Microsoft. The THQ web site is located at http://www.thq.com . THQ and the THQ logo are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of THQ Inc.
Microsoft, Rare, Sabre Wulf, Perfect Dark and other listed properties are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corp. in the United States and/or other countries.
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