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Oct. 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- THQ Inc. (Nasdaq: THQI) today announced that Destroy All Humans!(R) 2, sequel to the million-unit selling original property Destroy All Humans!, has shipped to retail outlets worldwide. Destroy All Humans! 2 takes the brand's irreverent sci-fi action gaming experience into the swinging 60's, arming players with an explosive arsenal of new weapons and mental abilities, five new destructible open-world locations to explore and an all-new co-op multiplayer mode. Gamers can now launch their next alien invasion -- unleashing massive destruction on the PlayStation(R)2 computer entertainment system and Xbox(R) video game and entertainment system from Microsoft for the suggested retail price of $39.99.

"A critical and commercial success -- The Destroy All Humans! franchise exemplifies THQ's commitment to publishing original gaming properties," said Bob Aniello, senior vice president of worldwide marketing, THQ. "Destroy All Humans! 2 expands on the brand's one-of-a-kind gaming experience with open-world gameplay, innovative new features and satirical humor."

Destroy All Humans! 2 has been given the critic's stamp of approval as one of the holiday season's most anticipated titles for the PlayStation 2 and Xbox:

"You shouldn't need the guidance of alien intelligence to grab this killer sequel."

- GamePro - 4.5 out of 5 - Editor's Choice

"The inventive weapons, widespread destruction, and abundance of crude humor result in the funniest game I've played all year."

- Game Informer - 8.5 out of 10

"Blisteringly fun and action-packed, with tons more to do. As original-Xbox games go, DAH!2 is one of the best of the season."

- OXM - 8.5 out of 10

About Destroy All Humans! 2

Sequel to the widely acclaimed hit, Destroy All Humans! 2 takes the irreverent Sci-Fi action gaming experience into the swinging 60's with all new game features, expanded open-world gameplay and co-op multiplayer. Assuming the role of the Furon Scout -- Crypto 138 -- players will embark on a new mission to earth to take on the world of free love, the Cold War and other 60's era icons. Developed by Pandemic Studios, Destroy All Humans! 2 offers players access to an upgraded arsenal of weapons and enhanced alien mental abilities while they battle a variety of new enemies from secret agents and giant creatures to Soviet Forces and ninja warriors.