KONAMI Partners with THQ to Distribute
"DARKSIDERS" in Japan
September 24, 2009
Konami Digital Entertainment Co., Ltd.
KONAMI has partnered with U.S. game software manufacturer, THQ Inc., for distribution of its game software products in Japan.
The first title to be released with this partnership is DARKSIDERS (PlayStation®3, Xbox 360®), an action-adventure game written and designed by American comic book writer and illustrator, Joe Madureira.
KONAMI and THQ hope that the partnership will create more opportunities for Japanese customers to get their hands on THQ games and experience the amazing features they have to offer.
♦ About THQ Inc.
THQ Inc. is a leading worldwide developer and publisher of interactive entertainment software for popular game consoles, personal computers, and portable game devices. Headquartered in Los Angeles, California, THQ has a network of offices located throughout North America, Europe, and the Asia Pacific region.
DARKSIDERS is an apocalyptic action-adventure game written and illustrated by renowned American comic book writer/artist, Joe Madureira. The game is set against the backdrop of an Earth that has been destroyed in an epic battle between good and evil. Players assume the role of War, the first horsemen of the Apocalypse, journeying atop his trusted horse, Ruin. Wandering the ravaged remains of Earth, War finds himself pitted against one hellish creature after another in a quest to restore the balance of power lost in a conspiracy of evil. Platform: PlayStation®3 and Xbox 360®. Release date to be announced.