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siteslammer · 10-15-2007, 08:35 PM

***shamefully stolen from Deman at the multiplay forums***

Supreme Commander(TM): Forged Alliance Goes Gold

THQ Finalizes Plans to Deploy Standalone Expansion in Series That Continues to Redefine Scope and Scale in RTS Genre

AGOURA HILLS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 15, 2007--THQ Inc. (NASDAQ:THQI) today announced Supreme Commander(TM): Forged Alliance, developed by critically acclaimed Real-Time Strategy (RTS) designer Chris Taylor and Gas Powered Games, has reached the gold master stage of development and is now entering manufacturing. The standalone expansion in the revolutionary Supreme Commander series continues to push the boundaries of scope and scale in the RTS genre, offering a mysterious new alien faction, the Seraphim, an all-new single-player campaign and more than 100 new units to master on the path to galactic domination. Developed for Windows PC, Supreme Commander: Forged Alliance is expected to ship to retail outlets nationwide on November 6.

"Supreme Commander delivered scope and scale on a level never before seen in the RTS genre, allowing gamers to live out their dreams of commanding massive armies on a global scale," said Kevin Kraff, director of global brand management, THQ. "Supreme Commander: Forged Alliance will continue to push those boundaries and deliver more of what fans want."

"Supreme Commander: Forged Alliance tells the story of the UEF, Cybran and Aeon's desperate alliance as they fight for survival against the Seraphim, a long forgotten alien race that has returned to destroy all of humanity," said Chris Taylor, CEO, Gas Powered Games. "Adding a new faction, and giving the existing factions some crazy powerful new units opens up a wide range of innovative strategic possibilities, taking the single and multiplayer game to a place never seen before in an RTS".

About Supreme Commander: Forged Alliance

Developed by Chris Taylor and Gas Powered Games, Supreme Commander: Forged Alliance is the next chapter in the critically acclaimed Supreme Commander franchise that set the standard for scope and scale in the RTS genre. The game continues the series' epic story in an all-new single-player campaign following the Infinite War. In addition, Forged Alliance introduces the mysterious Seraphim faction and includes a myriad of innovative multiplayer features. More than 100 new units will give players access to cutting-edge strategic options, including fully realized navies, orbital weaponry and advanced counter intelligence technologies.

About THQ

THQ Inc. (NASDAQ:THQI) is a leading worldwide developer and publisher of interactive entertainment software. The company develops its products for all popular game systems, personal computers and wireless devices. Headquartered in Los Angeles County, California, THQ sells product through its global network of offices located throughout North America, Europe and Asia Pacific. More information about THQ and its products may be found at [url=http://www.thq.com]THQ

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siteslammer Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 37	Supreme Commander(TM): Forged Alliance Goes Gold *shamefully stolen from Deman at the multiplay forums* Supreme Commander(TM): Forged Alliance Goes Gold THQ Finalizes Plans to Deploy Standalone Expansion in Series That Continues to Redefine Scope and Scale in RTS Genre AGOURA HILLS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 15, 2007--THQ Inc. (NASDAQ:THQI) today announced Supreme Commander(TM): Forged Alliance, developed by critically acclaimed Real-Time Strategy (RTS) designer Chris Taylor and Gas Powered Games, has reached the gold master stage of development and is now entering manufacturing. The standalone expansion in the revolutionary Supreme Commander series continues to push the boundaries of scope and scale in the RTS genre, offering a mysterious new alien faction, the Seraphim, an all-new single-player campaign and more than 100 new units to master on the path to galactic domination. Developed for Windows PC, Supreme Commander: Forged Alliance is expected to ship to retail outlets nationwide on November 6. "Supreme Commander delivered scope and scale on a level never before seen in the RTS genre, allowing gamers to live out their dreams of commanding massive armies on a global scale," said Kevin Kraff, director of global brand management, THQ. "Supreme Commander: Forged Alliance will continue to push those boundaries and deliver more of what fans want." "Supreme Commander: Forged Alliance tells the story of the UEF, Cybran and Aeon's desperate alliance as they fight for survival against the Seraphim, a long forgotten alien race that has returned to destroy all of humanity," said Chris Taylor, CEO, Gas Powered Games. "Adding a new faction, and giving the existing factions some crazy powerful new units opens up a wide range of innovative strategic possibilities, taking the single and multiplayer game to a place never seen before in an RTS". About Supreme Commander: Forged Alliance Developed by Chris Taylor and Gas Powered Games, Supreme Commander: Forged Alliance is the next chapter in the critically acclaimed Supreme Commander franchise that set the standard for scope and scale in the RTS genre. The game continues the series' epic story in an all-new single-player campaign following the Infinite War. In addition, Forged Alliance introduces the mysterious Seraphim faction and includes a myriad of innovative multiplayer features. More than 100 new units will give players access to cutting-edge strategic options, including fully realized navies, orbital weaponry and advanced counter intelligence technologies. About THQ THQ Inc. (NASDAQ:THQI) is a leading worldwide developer and publisher of interactive entertainment software. The company develops its products for all popular game systems, personal computers and wireless devices. Headquartered in Los Angeles County, California, THQ sells product through its global network of offices located throughout North America, Europe and Asia Pacific. More information about THQ and its products may be found at [url=http://www.thq.com]THQ