THQ Brings Japanese Hit Game to U.S. Market With "The Granstream Saga"
CALABASAS, CALIF. (March 10) BUSINESS WIRE - March 10, 1998 - THQ Inc.
Tuesday announced that it has signed an agreement with Sony Computer
Entertainment Inc. of Japan to publish and distribute "The Granstream Saga"
for the Sony PlayStation.
The game is scheduled for release in North America in the second quarter of
1998. "The Granstream Saga" represents the first in a series of role-
playing games (RPGs) that THQ plans to introduce over the next couple of
years. It features real-time fighting action and quality animations,
intertwined with an epic storyline that takes place in a fantasy world of
futuristic knights, pirates and princesses.
"The Granstream Saga" is being developed by the reknowned RPG hit-maker,
Arc Entertainment, formerly known as The Akagawa Group, housed at Sony
Computer Entertainment Inc. in Tokyo. In addition to the classic RPG
elements of the occult, puzzle solving and rich character development, the
game incorporates a unique interactive battle capability that features both
weapons and magic.
"The Granstream Saga" was released in Japan in December 1997 and debuted as
the No. 1 selling videogame on the PlayStation. "The role-playing genre is
a top-selling game category, and we are pleased to bring a game of the
quality of 'The Granstream Saga' to the U.S. market," said Brian J.
Farrell, president and chief executive officer, THQ. "This is another
example of our close ties and strong relationships with developers and
publishers in Japan which allow us excellent opportunities to add to our
diverse product line."
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