Unprecedented Real-Time Terrain Deformation and
Innovative New Controls Change the Racing Genre

AGOURA HILLS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May. 14, 2009-- THQ Inc. (NASDAQ:THQI) today announced MX vs. ATV™ Reflex™, the next installment of the best-selling off-road racing franchise, is scheduled to release on the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system, PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system and Nintendo DS™ in Holiday 2009. Developed by THQ’s award-winning internal studio Rainbow Studios, MX vs. ATV Reflex introduces revolutionary physics that allow for real-world terrain deformation and an intuitive, dual-stick control scheme that separates man from machine. MX vs. ATV Reflex will deliver a wide variety of race modes, vehicles and worlds to explore while utilizing the all-new Rhythm Racing® 2.0 physics engine.

“The MX vs. ATV franchise consistently sets the bar for excellence in the racing genre, offering gamers, racing fans and mainstream consumers an immense variety of content and cutting-edge physics,” said Brian Coleman, vice president of global brand management, THQ. “MX vs. ATV Reflex takes the core elements of the franchise to the next level.”

“Rhythm Racing 2.0 is the most advanced physics engine Rainbow Studios has ever created, and is an all-inclusive framework that characterizes the essence of MX vs. ATV Reflex,” said Nick Wlodyka, general manager, Rainbow Studios. “We’ve combined the fluid Rider Reflex control system with ever-changing, real-time terrain deformation to create an experience that will immerse gamers in the rhythm of a race like never before.”


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1up: MX vs. ATV Reflex Preview (PS3)

Quote:

"The "Reflex" subtitle comes from how you save your rider when you land any of these big air jumps. Because the analog sticks control your vehicle -- left analog stick controls the steering, right analog stick controls your rider -- you have a lot more control of not only your vehicle but your rider as well."

IGN: Pre-E3 2009: MX vs. ATV Reflex Hands-on (PS3)

Quote:

"I'm a fan of all sorts of racing games, and especially technical titles like Gran Turismo because I enjoy the play between the steering, gas and brakes. In my time with Reflex, I found that the body control added another layer to this and actually made it noticeably more fun just to drive around because of this."

IGN: MX vs. ATV Reflex Screenshots (PS3)

Trailer: http://ps3.ign.com/dor/objects/14347682/mx-vs-atv-next/videos/mxvsatv_trl_extremerace_51509.html

Nice post - good info here!

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Victim of the E74 error - Xbox 360 #3, comin' up.

lame.. wish they would fix Baja: EOC before messing around with a new game.

Cool, can't wait

I can't wait for this game! I've been a fine of the Mx and Atv series before they became one series. Honestly I thought the ATV Offroad Fury series was the best. Hopefully a lot of people will be online when Reflex comes out.

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"It's not a good shot unless it's in the head." - Quote by me in World At War Zombies

I'm loving the overhaul on this game since Untamed. It's feel like a brand new game. I've been following it pretty close lately. I hope we get a demo release date soon!

 TitansRock88 wrote:

I'm loving the overhaul on this game since Untamed. It's feel like a brand new game. I've been following it pretty close lately. I hope we get a demo release date soon!

No kidding. Tease us Rainbow that a demo is confirmed but dont say when. I hate when publishers/devs do that crap. The dev blogs hint really soon though, so hopefully within a week. Oh well, Im keeping my expectations as low as they were when I left untamed. For me, all this overhaul wont mean much though if it plays out just like untamed with glitches, bugs, and laggy online without patches or dlcs. At least I have mx simulator on the side.

 J0hnnyM4cD4d wrote:

 TitansRock88 wrote:

I'm loving the overhaul on this game since Untamed. It's feel like a brand new game. I've been following it pretty close lately. I hope we get a demo release date soon!

No kidding. Tease us Rainbow that a demo is confirmed but dont say when. I hate when publishers/devs do that crap. The dev blogs hint really soon though, so hopefully within a week. Oh well, Im keeping my expectations as low as they were when I left untamed. For me, all this overhaul wont mean much though if it plays out just like untamed with glitches, bugs, and laggy online without patches or dlcs. At least I have mx simulator on the side.

Looks like they finally announced it yesterday. The demo comes out November 12. So we got one more week.

I really have a good feeling about this from all the game play videos and previews i've seen. I can see why it might be best though to keep expectations low from the response to Untamed. I guess we'll get a taste when the demo hits.

 TitansRock88 wrote:

 J0hnnyM4cD4d wrote:

 TitansRock88 wrote:

I'm loving the overhaul on this game since Untamed. It's feel like a brand new game. I've been following it pretty close lately. I hope we get a demo release date soon!

No kidding. Tease us Rainbow that a demo is confirmed but dont say when. I hate when publishers/devs do that crap. The dev blogs hint really soon though, so hopefully within a week. Oh well, Im keeping my expectations as low as they were when I left untamed. For me, all this overhaul wont mean much though if it plays out just like untamed with glitches, bugs, and laggy online without patches or dlcs. At least I have mx simulator on the side.

Looks like they finally announced it yesterday. The demo comes out November 12. So we got one more week.

I really have a good feeling about this from all the game play videos and previews i've seen. I can see why it might be best though to keep expectations low from the response to Untamed. I guess we'll get a taste when the demo hits.

Good find - they can't get that demo here quick enough!

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Victim of the E74 error - Xbox 360 #3, comin' up.

I was really expecting this week from the dev blog written on monday. Online play would be icing on the cupcake for the demo, but nothing about that from what I've read so far. I am excited to try out the reflex gameplay to see if that improves riding over untamed, as well as see just how influential the terrain deformation will be for different racing lines, as it looks a little sloppy atm from vids. Oh well, more waiting.

 J0hnnyM4cD4d wrote:

I was really expecting this week from the dev blog written on monday. Online play would be icing on the cupcake for the demo, but nothing about that from what I've read so far. I am excited to try out the reflex gameplay to see if that improves riding over untamed, as well as see just how influential the terrain deformation will be for different racing lines, as it looks a little sloppy atm from vids. Oh well, more waiting.

I think the terrain deformation could definitely be useful in races to make ruts to mess people up. haha at least that's what i'm gonna do. I saw a vid from the game with an ATV just doing a bunch of donuts and basically digging a hole in the ground. It was really cool.

Online on the demo would be awesome! guess we'll find out soon enough.

They introduced another rider in the game on the Reflex blog. check it out:
Featured Rider: Kurt McCabe

I'm not too familiar with him, but glad that the game is showcasing lesser known guys to get their name out there. The guy sounds like a determined, dedicated rider. The screencaps look amazing as well

 TitansRock88 wrote:

They introduced another rider in the game on the Reflex blog. check it out:
Featured Rider: Kurt McCabe

I'm not too familiar with him, but glad that the game is showcasing lesser known guys to get their name out there. The guy sounds like a determined, dedicated rider. The screencaps look amazing as well

Wow - it is GREAT to see a privateer get into a game like this... all those riders really deserve recognition.  No factory rides, paying out of their own pockets, and dragging their bikes to the races in the backs of pick-up trucks - there's no glamor pit area for these guys.

McCabe rode great in Arenacross last season (Central Champion), and competed in a few Supercross races with the big boys, too.  At the opening Arenacross event of the season (this last weekend in Des Moines, IA, his home state), he won the Lites Class.  Not bad!

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Victim of the E74 error - Xbox 360 #3, comin' up.

Just saw this video put up today of some whippertails and scrubs:
http://community.mxvsatv.com/blog-post/whips-video-community

It looks pretty good although the scrubs seem to keep you lower

 TitansRock88 wrote:

Just saw this video put up today of some whippertails and scrubs:
http://community.mxvsatv.com/blog-post/whips-video-community

It looks pretty good although the scrubs seem to keep you lower

That looks AWESOME!  And yeah, the scrubs do keep you lower, like in real life... that's why they call it "scrubbing some speed", like getting rid of some speed so you don't overshoot a landing.  Also, you can use scrubs to get back to the ground faster, since you can actually lose time in the air...

Thanks for posting it

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Victim of the E74 error - Xbox 360 #3, comin' up.

Dude, demo is siccccckkkk! Have you played it yet? It completely feels like a new game. The controls are a lot more complex so it'll take me some time to get the hang of, but I like it a lot. The terrain deformation looks incredible.  Bikes and quads both feel real good to ride. This is leaps and bounds above Untamed.

Dare I say it's better than any other racing game like it i've played this year.

Titans, that's great to hear!  I downloaded it last night, but got stuck playing Borderlands, so I haven't tried it yet... but tonight I will!

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Victim of the E74 error - Xbox 360 #3, comin' up.

 podj35 wrote:

Titans, that's great to hear!  I downloaded it last night, but got stuck playing Borderlands, so I haven't tried it yet... but tonight I will!

Cool. let me know what you think and how the tricks pull off for you. I've been just doing that on the freestyle course. I haven't raced too much. haha. Man the terrain deformation looks cool though.

Tip if the rider reflex starts to **** you off, you don't need to use it much except for sharp turns and it helps when pulling off a whip. Besides that, you can just lean on the right stick for gradual turns. I kept turning way too hard when going fast and turning with the left stick.