"...'Summoner 2' is well on its way to being one of those 'must-play' games coming out this fall." - GameSpy
"...ablaze with compelling dialogue, a great story and excellent execution." - Play Magazine
"'Summoner 2' promises to be an epic RPG on a grand scale." - PSE2 Magazine
"'Summoner 2' should give Volition and THQ a chance to show off an impressive RPG, and make a big name for the 'Summoner' series." - IGN
THQ and Volition have also released "The Interview," a follow up to the hugely popular "Summoner Geeks" comedy sketch. "The Interview" is a humorous look into the minds of video game characters as the cast of "Summoner 2" talks about their "real life" experiences in making the game. "The Interview" is available for download at www.summoner2.com. Consumers can also sign-up for a free interactive PlayStation 2 demo at www.summoner2.com, while supplies last.
About "Summoner 2"
In "Summoner 2," players guide Maia, Queen of the Halassar, and a host of unique party members through an original fantasy universe inspired by literature, folklore and mythology. Players travel to more than 30 exotic and imaginative locales, from the tropical isle of Teomura to the bizarre and dreamlike City of Masks. Players may fully customize their party with their own set of skills and spells. "Summoner 2" features a complex, character-driven storyline, hundreds of skills and spells, and an all new, real-time combat system that breaks the mold for traditional RPGs.
For more information, artwork and to view weekly updates on the game's development, please visit www.summoner2.com.
About Volition
Located in Champaign, Illinois, Volition is one of THQ's premier internal game development studios responsible for high-end creations on next generation systems and PC. Its credits include the best-selling "Red Faction," the original "Summoner," the acclaimed "Freespace" and "Freespace 2," as well as the award-winning "Descent" and "Descent 2" as a part of Parallax Software.
About THQ
THQ Inc. is a leading, worldwide developer and publisher of interactive entertainment software for a variety of hardware platforms including PC CD-ROM, wireless devices, and those manufactured by Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc., Nintendo and Microsoft. The THQ web site is located at www.thq.com. The THQ Wireless site is located at www.thqwireless.com.
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