THQ Inc. announced MX vs ATV Untamed is now shipping to major retailers throughout North America, setting a new standard in off-road racing action with all-new event types, an innovative X-Cross career mode and massive open worlds for players to explore and compete in. The largest cross-platform release in franchise history brings MX vs ATV Untamed to the Xbox 360, PLAYSTATION 3 and PlayStation 2, PSP, Nintendo DS and mobile devices across all major wireless carriers. The game is also scheduled to be released on the Wii in early 2008, utilizing the motion-sensitive controls to create an unprecedented interactive racing experience. MX vs ATV Untamed is rated “E” for everyone.

“MX vs ATV Untamed has extremely broad consumer appeal, making it a must-have for core gamers, off-road racing fans and casual gamers,” said Dave Miller, director of global brand management, THQ. “Its vast open worlds, all-new event types and innovative career modes translate into the deepest off-road gaming experience to date and will help build on the franchise’s position as the world’s best selling off-road brand.”

“MX vs ATV Untamed is a tribute to Rainbow Studios’ ability to innovate with each new title and continuously develop triple-A, million-unit selling properties in a very competitive genre,” said Jack Sorenson, executive vice president of worldwide studios, THQ. “Their Rhythm Racing physics engine has proved adaptable across all platforms and contributed to everything from huge, beautiful next-gen open worlds to one-of-a-kind Wii racing functionality to extremely entertaining handheld game-play.”

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