THQ getting Deadly on the Wii

by: Dan - posted: 2/14/2008 11:41:00 AM

THQ announced today that they are bringing Deadly Creatures out sometime in 2008 exclusively to the Nintendo Wii. The original action game will be developed by THQ's internal Rainbow Studios and will be set in the dessert, where the goal is to just survive. The kicker is that you play as either a Scorpion or a Tarantula, and you have to battle against lizards, Gila monsters and a whole host of other insects and predators. Check out all the details after the jump:

Feb 14, 2008 05:30

THQ Announces Deadly Creatures(TM) Exclusively for Nintendo(R) Wii

Action Thriller Pits Players Against a World of Creeping Terror

AGOURA HILLS, Calif. --(Business Wire)-- Feb. 14, 2008 THQ Inc. (NASDAQ:THQI) today announced Deadly Creatures(TM), an original action thriller title coming exclusively to the Nintendo Wii console in 2008. Developed internally by THQ's critically acclaimed Rainbow Studios, Deadly Creatures throws players into a venomous world of desert terror, where the greatest victory is survival. Players will follow the entwined adventures of an armored scorpion and a stealthy tarantula as they struggle against a variety of creatures including vicious Gila monsters, tarantula wasps, black widows, and the most dangerous predator of all - Man. Deadly Creatures takes full advantage of the Wii's unique motion-based control scheme and allows players to fully experience every pounce and tail sting.
"Deadly Creatures is an amazingly innovative game concept, and exemplifies THQ's commitment to creating original new IP for the Nintendo Wii platform," said Randy Shoemaker, director of global brand management, THQ. "With Deadly Creatures, we are raising the bar for all 3rd party Wii titles, and focusing on deep, compelling gameplay for a largely untapped audience of Wii gamers."

"Deadly Creatures is a creepy, cinematic thrill ride, where the distinction between predator and prey can shift around every corner," said Nick Wlodyka, executive producer and general manager, Rainbow Studios. "With brutal motion-controlled combat, a dark, compelling story and some of the best visuals to date on the Wii, we are excited to bring Deadly Creatures to a large core Wii audience that hungers for a new experience."

About Deadly Creatures

Deadly Creatures is a 3rd person action thriller set amidst a desert world of venomous terror, built exclusively for the Nintendo Wii. Players will control an armored Scorpion and a deadly Tarantula as they fight for survival against Gila monsters, lizards, black widows and many more terrifying creatures. Featuring intuitive motion controls and a deep combo-based combat system, Deadly Creatures is a thrilling mix of brutal creature-crushing action and suspenseful exploration of vast 360 degree desert and man-made environments. Gamers will explore this darkly compelling story through the eyes of two of the world's most deadly creatures.