THQ unveils Sphinx, an original interactive adventure
Game design veterans Eurocom take the character-based, action-adventure genre to new heights with superior technology and refined gameplay.
THQ Inc. today unveiled Sphinx (working title) –an original interactive adventure game. Developed for the PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system and Nintendo Gamecube by game design veterans Eurocom Entertainment Software, Sphinx takes the character-based, action-adventure genre to new heights with sophisticated gameplay mechanics, original character designs, amazing visuals and superior technology. Eurocom has created successful titles based on some of the strongest intellectual properties in the world of entertainment including Crash Bandicoot, James Bond, Hercules and Disney’s Tarzan. Sphinx is an entirely original property inspired by the mythology of ancient Egypt and is Eurocom’s most ambitious project to date. Sphinx is scheduled to ship in fall 2003.
“It is THQ’s goal to partner with the top creative talent in the interactive entertainment industry and the team at Eurocom is exactly that,” said Alison Locke, executive vice president, North American publishing, THQ. “Sphinx has the potential to be something very special. With its incredible visual style and unsurpassed gameplay, we feel that Sphinx could be one of the defining games for this generation of consoles and beyond.”
"Eurocom have been privileged to work with many of the richest characters and worlds in the entertainment industry. We are thrilled to partner with publishing powerhouse THQ and use our experience to create our own successful entertainment franchise,” said Mat Sneap, Company Director, Eurocom. "Sphinx will engage players with rich and compelling gameplay, and our proprietary animation system brings a level of expressivity to the characters and worlds not seen before in an interactive experience."
“It is THQ’s goal to partner with the top creative talent in the interactive entertainment industry and the team at Eurocom is exactly that,” said Alison Locke, executive vice president, North American publishing, THQ. “Sphinx has the potential to be something very special. With its incredible visual style and unsurpassed gameplay, we feel that Sphinx could be one of the defining games for this generation of consoles and beyond.”
"Eurocom have been privileged to work with many of the richest characters and worlds in the entertainment industry. We are thrilled to partner with publishing powerhouse THQ and use our experience to create our own successful entertainment franchise,” said Mat Sneap, Company Director, Eurocom. "Sphinx will engage players with rich and compelling gameplay, and our proprietary animation system brings a level of expressivity to the characters and worlds not seen before in an interactive experience."