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THQ AND EMI / CAPITOL MUSIC GROUP RECORDING ARTIST
SICK PUPPIES TO HOST....
CONSUMER GAMEPLAY SESSION WITH WWE®
SMACKDOWN® VS. RAW® 2010....
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Consumers
to Compete Against Band Members in Latest Addition....
to
Distinguished Fighting Video Game Franchise via Xbox LIVE® Online Entertainment
Network ....
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AGOURA HILLS, Calif. - December 14, 2009 - THQ
Inc. today announced the company has partnered with EMI / Capitol Music Group
recording artist Sick Puppies to offer consumers the opportunity to connect
with the band using WWE® SmackDown® vs.
Raw® 2010, the critically acclaimed addition to the renowned fighting
videogame franchise. On Friday, December
18 at 8:00 p.m. ET/5:00 p.m. PT, Sick Puppies band members will log into the
Xbox LIVE® online entertainment network for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment
system from Microsoft to compete against fans using the Gamertag “SICKPUPPIESband.” The consumer gameplay session is expected to
last for approximately two hours. ....
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“Through our continued partnership with
EMI / Capitol Music Group, we are pleased to unite Sick Puppies with our
unparalleled WWE SmackDown vs. Raw audience,”
said Victor Rodriguez, music director, THQ.
“The band’s impactful sound and relationship with WWE make for the
perfect fit with the franchise.” ....
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“We can’t wait to meet you guys online
and play WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2010,”
said Emma Anzai, bassist, Sick Puppies.
“You’re going down!”....
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“You’re Going Down,” the No. 1 single
from the band’s recent release, Tri-Polar,
appears on the soundtrack to WWE
SmackDown vs. Raw 2010. In addition,
“You’re Going Down” served as the official theme song for the WWE Extreme Rules
pay-per-view in June 2009.....
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About WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2010 for
the Xbox 360....
WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2010 introduces a new Create-a-Superstar
Mode, including a fresh look, all-new 3-D parts and improved graphical quality,
allowing players to create Superstars and Divas comparable in quality with
their in-game WWE counterparts. A new
Paint Tool enables detailed creation of tattoos, logos and other unique
designs, while a franchise-first Superstar Threads feature lets players create
alternate ring gear for Superstars and Divas by customizing the colors of
shirts, pants, face paint, elbow pads, boots and more. The game’s Create-a-Finisher Mode has been
updated to let players create acrobatic and gravity-defying diving attacks from
the top turnbuckle, move their creations to new heights by adjusting the
trajectory and take advantage of new moves from the front grapple position. Taking creativity even further, WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2010 marks the
debut of WWE Story Designer. In this new
mode, players can create and customize their own storylines and cut scenes,
including selection of talent and scene locations, writing their own dialogue,
adjusting camera angles, choosing from over 100 scene animations, assigning
talent emotions and much more. Players
may also construct each night’s show card with matches, unique match
stipulations, interference events and other story twists and turns. ....
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WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2010 empowers players with not only
extensive creative freedom but the ability to share their gameplay experiences
as well. For the first time in franchise
history, the WWE Community Creations interface enables players to upload their
creations online, including created Superstars and Divas, story designs,
finishing moves, highlight reels and screenshots, and share them with others around
the world. Players may also download
created content via keyword search engine from other users for use both online
and offline. In addition, players can
tag their creations with search terms, as well as leave ratings, allowing for
ease of use in searching the robust database for the most popular – or even the
most obscure – created items. To date,
more than 50,000 items have been uploaded to WWE Community Creations via Xbox
LIVE.....
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In addition to its extensive creative
and online offerings, WWE SmackDown vs.
Raw 2010 includes a number of key updates.
The WWE Training Facility provides a franchise-first in-game tutorial,
making it simple for both long-time fans and newcomers to get helpful gameplay
tips and practice moves with their favorite Superstars and Divas. The popular Road to WrestleMania story-based
mode returns with interactive cut scenes and six new storylines based on a
created Superstar, Mickie James, Randy Orton, Shawn Michaels and Edge, as well
as a “Brand Warfare” co-op storyline with Triple H and John Cena. In terms of match types, the Championship
Scramble makes its WWE SmackDown vs. Raw franchise
debut, while the renowned Royal Rumble delivers a revised presentation and more
ways to eliminate opponents, including three elimination mini-games and
match-specific finishing moves. In addition, a robust talent roster will
include more than 60 playable Superstars and Divas, many of whom will make
their videogame debut, as they represent the Raw, SmackDown and ECW® brands. ....
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More information about WWE SmackDown
vs. Raw 2010 can be found at www.smackdownvsraw.com. ....
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About Sick Puppies....
The band
launched their world domination strategy with the album Dressed Up As Life, and the single, “All the Same,”
used in a video featuring fellow Aussie Juan Mann in his global “Free Hugs”
campaign, attracted 49 million YouTube views and spawned a worldwide
phenomenon. For their RMR/Virgin/EMI
follow-up, Tri-Polar, the group has joined with Rock Mafia hitmakers
Antonina Armato and Tim James to create a sound that reflects the band’s past
four whirlwind years in the rock and roll fast lane. The first single, “You’re Going Down,” was
used as the theme song for the WWE’s Extreme
Rules pay-per-view broadcast. Sick
Puppies can also be seen on theatre screens in Rock Prophecies, the
award-winning documentary about legendary rock photographer Robert M. Knight,
who famously took the band under his wing when they first came to the States.....
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More information about Sick Puppies can be found at www.sickpuppies.net. ....