February 20, 2007
THQ to
Bring Players Tetris Evolution for Xbox 360
Popular Puzzle Game Advances to
Next-Generation Console, Allowing for a Robust Multiplayer Experience through
Xbox Live
THQ Inc. today announced plans to bring Tetris
Evolution, the newest version of the puzzle genre powerhouse, to Xbox 360 video
game and entertainment system from Microsoft in March 2007. The Tetris brand has
sold more than 70 million units worldwide across more than 30 game systems since
its first release in 1985. Tetris Evolution will bring the brand to the
next-generation for the first time with all new gameplay modes, multiple
customizations, as well as Xbox Live capabilities.
"The Tetris series has been entertaining people
of all ages for 20 years and has delivered unprecedented appeal and longevity in
gaming," said Kelly Flock, executive vice president of worldwide publishing, THQ.
"With its predecessor, THQ’s Tetris Worlds, having sold more than two million
copies to date, we can’t wait to debut Tetris Evolution on the Xbox 360 to show
how the game has further evolved."
In Tetris Evolution, players will enjoy not only
traditional Tetris gameplay but numerous new modes including "Go Low" and
"Eraser" for both single and multiplayer. The multiplayer mode not only allows
for up to four players on a single console, but players can now compete with up
to four players via the Xbox Live® online entertainment service. Contributing to
the online experience are the new intelligent matchmaking system, which pits
players against others within their skill level, as well as the online ladder
system, which will enable players to track their overall skill level and
accumulate Xbox Live achievement points to increase their Gamerscore. Tetris
Evolution will allow players to take advantage of Xbox 360’s high-definition
capabilities with intense graphics that make the Tetriminos appear to pop off
the screen and more than a dozen high-definition background videos. The game
will also feature customizable themes, skins, icons and soundtracks to create a
personalized gaming experience.
For more information about Tetris Evolution and
the rest of THQ’s lineup of games, please visit
www.thq.com.
