February 15, 2008
THQ
Announces Deadly Creatures Exclusively For Nintendo Wii
Action Thriller Pits Players Against a World
of Creeping Terror
THQ Inc. today announced Deadly Creatures, 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.
