November 9, 2006

Gamers Get 'Made' With THQ's The Sopranos: Road to Respect for PS2

The First Video Game Based on the Award-Winning HBO Series Comes to Life Through Collaboration with Show Creator David Chase and Participation By Key Cast Members

THQ Inc. today announced that The Sopranos: Road to Respect for the PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system has shipped to retailers throughout North America. The game brings to life the Golden Globe, Peabody and Emmy-award winning HBO series as one of television's favorite families makes its video game debut, complete with voiceover work by key cast members and a storyline collaborated with show creator David Chase. The Sopranos: Road to Respect is rated "M" for Mature and is available for the suggested retail price of $39.99. A special limited edition with bonus features is also available for the suggested retail price of $49.99.

"The Sopranos: Road to Respect embodies the strengths and idiosyncrasies of the critically acclaimed television series to faithfully recreate the Sopranos world in an interactive entertainment format," said Kelly Flock, executive vice president of Worldwide Publishing, THQ. "With familiar locations, interactions with key family members and many ways to assert physical and verbal intimidation, players will tap into the true backbone of the show as they earn their stripes working for Tony Soprano's crew."

"The Sopranos has redefined crime genre television and captured the hearts of viewers everywhere," said Carmi Zlotnik, executive vice president of New Media Programming Group, HBO. "We are pleased to break new ground with The Sopranos: Road to Respect in order to give fans of the series and gamers alike the opportunity to experience The Sopranos in a brand new way."

About The Sopranos: Road to Respect Video Game

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. In the game, a mob war is brewing after the murder of the Philadelphia boss' nephew, and the Sopranos crew has been named the culprit. Playing as Joey LaRocca, the illegitimate son of the late Sal "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero, players have an opportunity to demonstrate their loyalty to Tony Soprano and become a "made" man by moving up within the ranks of his organization. They carry out orders in familiar locations like the Bada Bing!, Satriale's and Nuovo Vesuvio's, gamble in high stakes poker and report to Paulie, Silvio, Christopher and Vito as they seek admiration and family respect. A deep visceral combat system adds a variety of brutal attacks, and each environment allows ordinary objects to become weapons. Players can also impact storylines in real time by being confrontational or keeping their cool when verbally intimidating others. The Sopranos: Road to Respect limited edition 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. The collector's edition also includes a commemorative booklet and limited edition poster.

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