THQ'S 2006 VIDEO GAME LINEUP HAS SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE THIS HOLIDAY SEASON (gamezone)

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From the First True Open World Experience on Xbox 360 to the Highest Scoring PC RTS Game of All Time to Some of the Biggest Brands in Kids Entertainment

This holiday season, THQ will deliver something for everyone with a diverse portfolio of video games, just in time for the busy shopping season. From enthusiast titles like WWE® SmackDown® vs. Raw® 2007, Saint's RowT and Company of Heroes to mass market games like SpongeBob SquarePants: Creature from the Krusty Krab, Disney.Pixar's Cars and BratzT: Forever DiamondzT, THQ is offering gripping gameplay sure to please both casual and hard-core gamers of all ages.

See below for game-specific details:

For the Video Game Enthusiasts Saints Row - In Saints Row, players begin the game as a member of the 3rd Street Saints, battling rival gangs and corrupt officials while attempting to conquer the city of Stilwater. Saints Row brings online multiplayer to the open-world genre for the first time allowing gamers to form and battle rival gangs online in a variety of different modes. Available For: Xbox 360 ESRB Rating: "M" for mature

Company of Heroes - Company of Heroes is a World War II real time strategy game that brings to life the brave men of Able Company in cinematic intensity as they fight across Europe in the greatest war mankind has ever known. Featuring two to eight players in multiplayer competition, via LAN or Internet, gamers will choose to play as either the Allies or Axis, each with their own unique weapons, vehicles and commander trees. Available For: Windows PC ESRB Rating: "M" for mature

WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2007 - WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2007 enables players to experience the thrill of being a WWE SuperStar like never before with key upgrades, next generation graphics and new game play features. New ultimate control moves and an enhanced season mode with multiple branching storylines let players take the power of the WWE SuperStars into their own hands, while a brand new analog control grappling system makes fighting more realistic than ever with intuitive movements and new levels of control. Available For: Xbox 360, PlayStation 2, PSP ESRB Rating: "T" for teen

The Sopranos: Road to Respect - The Sopranos: Road to Respect delivers a unique storyline collaborated with show creator David Chase and voiced by several key cast members, including James Gandolfini, Michael Imperioli, Steven Van Zandt, Tony Sirico, Vincent Pastore, Joe Gannascoli and Robert Iler. The limited edition version includes an exclusive "making of the game" DVD that gives viewers a behind the scenes look at game development, actor interviews, voiceover recordings, location shoots and more. Available For: PlayStation 2 ESRB Rating: "M" for mature

Additional titles for the enthusiast gamer include: Dawn of War: Dark Crusade, Titan Quest, Destroy All Humans! 2 and The Outfit.

The Biggest Names in Games for Kids

Disney.Pixar's Cars - The Cars video game is a high performance interactive experience in the open world created in the film, challenging players to relive the excitement created by Lightning McQueen and his friends. Fans will discover unique characters and environments inspired by the film with more than 10 playable characters and 30 races and minigames to choose from. Available For: Xbox 360, Xbox, Wii, GameCube, PlayStation 2, PSP, DS, Game Boy Advance, Windows PC/Mac ESRB Rating: "E" for everyone

SpongeBob SquarePants: Creature from the Krusty Krab - Play as SpongeBob, Patrick, and Plankton as they experience a new, even more off-the-wall Bikini Bottom through nine extremely bizarre and unusual worlds. These visually unique areas come alive through dreams or nightmares, creating a challenging new mystery to solve. Available For: Wii, GameCube, PlayStation 2, DS, Game Boy Advance ESRB Rating: "E" for everyone

Avatar: The Last Airbender - Based on one of Nickelodeon's hottest new TV shows, the Avatar: The Last Airbender video game brings to life an adventure of intrigue, deceit and revelation. Players will be able to play as all four main characters from the show: Aang, Katara, Haru and Sokka, as they grow their team into an unstoppable force making discoveries in a blend of magic and martial arts combat. Available For: Wii, GameCube, Xbox, PlayStation 2, PSP, DS, Game Boy Advance, Windows PC ESRB Rating: "E" for everyone

Bratz: Forever Diamondz - In Bratz: Forever Diamondz, YasminT, CloeT, SashaT and JadeT are back for a brand new adventure that sends them across the country in a contest searching of the hottest young fashion designer. Fans will discover brand new features including a figure skating mode and the ability to adopt a pet to train, dress, accessorize and showcase in competitions. Available For: PlayStation 2, GameCube, Game Boy Advance, DS ESRB Rating: "E" for everyone

Barnyard - Enter the world of Nickelodeon's newest adventure and bring the Barnyard movie to life. Players will interact with all of their favorite characters from the movie as they roam this open world while engaging in activities such as customizing their own barn and touring the countryside on a BMX bike. Available For: Wii, PlayStation 2, GameCube, Game Boy Advance, Windows PC ESRB Rating: "E" for everyone

Additional titles available this holiday season include: Unfabulous, Scooby-Doo! Who's Watching Who?, Danny Phantom: Urban Jungle, Alex Rider: Stormbreaker, Nicktoons: Battle for Volcano Island and Monster House.

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