Agoura Hills, CA - May 18, 2009 - THQ Inc. today announced the availability of a new interactive application on its official community for UFC® 2009 Undisputed™, the company’s much anticipated videogame based on Ultimate Fighting Championship®. Now live with the UFC 2009 Undisputed community at
http://community.ufcundisputed.com for UFC 98: Evans vs. Machida, Predict and Win allows site visitors to guess the outcomes of upcoming televised UFC fights to obtain online points, status and virtual prizes. In addition, the application features overall leader boards, leader boards for each of UFC’s five weight classes, as well as a robust system of achievement badges and belts.
For those who enjoy social networking or are frequently on the go, Predict and Win provides numerous ways for fans to connect with the UFC 2009 Undisputed community and take part in the action. Predict and Win will offer Facebook integration, making it easy for fans to share and compare their fighter selections with friends. In addition, Predict and Win is compatible with a variety of smart phones, including the iPhone, T-Mobile G1™ and BlackBerry® Storm™, making it easy for users to select picks and view rankings on the go, even up to 30 minutes before the fights.
About UFC 2009 Undisputed:
UFC 2009 Undisputed is an explosive fighting game that recreates the action, intensity and attitude of a UFC live event. Players will explore a deep roster of more than 80 top fighters in UFC competition across all five weight classes. In addition, they will enter the Octagon™ surrounded by the sport’s renowned announcer, commentators, referees, trainers, Octagon Girls and more. Photorealistic models are at the forefront, as players will view amazing ripple effects across the faces and bodies of their fighters from the impact of devastating punches and kicks.
A brand new fighting game engine designed specifically for next generation systems delivers innovative, responsive and easy-to-play controls that enable unparalleled command of fighters, as players take down opponents with a variety of mixed martial arts disciplines, including Muay Thai, Kickboxing and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. The game’s Create-a-Fighter system jumpstarts the careers of future champions through character customization, while a robust Career Mode will develop a fighter’s attributes and skill sets while fighting to enter the UFC Hall of Fame. In addition, UFC 2009 Undisputed lets players revisit key moments in UFC history and attempt to recreate the matchups through a Classic Fights Mode. Furthermore, players may enhance their gameplay experience through online support, including downloadable content.
UFC 2009 Undisputed will be available for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system, as well as PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system, on May 19. More information about UFC 2009 Undisputed can be found at www.ufcundisputed.com and www.thq.com.
All information contained in this news post comes directly from a press release sent out by THQ.
