"Rainbow Studios has consistently delivered some of the most innovative interactive entertainment products over the past 15 years," stated Brian Farrell, president and CEO, THQ. "Building on the retail success and critical acclaim of the original `Splashdown,' we are extremely excited that `Splashdown 2' will be the first Rainbow Studios title published by THQ."

"`Splashdown 2' is set to redefine the racing genre with its amazing graphics and cinematic gameplay," stated Scott Novis, vice president, Rainbow Studios. "We are thrilled to be able to utilize THQ's unparalleled publishing expertise for the project -- this is just the beginning of THQ and Rainbow's partnership to produce true cutting edge products that push the technology envelope."

About "Splashdown 2"

"Splashdown 2," the sequel to the critically acclaimed and top-selling racing game of 2001, offers the next wave in watercraft racing -- an even wilder experience than the original. Inspired by the spectacle and excitement of theme parks and thrill rides, "Splashdown 2" has players blasting through huge, imaginative locales with amazing sights and startling events around every corner. "Splashdown's" famously beautiful water and physics technology has evolved as well -- bigger waves, swift currents, and treacherous downhill rivers. There are also plenty of tricky, technical Indoor Stadium courses, plus a Freestyle stunt mode, an all-new Technical Time Trials mode for hardcore racers, and more. "Splashdown 2" combines larger-than-life arcade fun with Rainbow Studios' signature realistic physics and controls.