Sci-Fi star Lance Henriksen in Red Faction II

Sci-Fi star Lance Henriksen to lend voice talents forRed Faction II,

Highly Anticipated Sequel Features Enhanced Geo-Mod Engine, New MultiplayerModes and an Engaging Storyline

THQ Inc. announced that sci-fi star Lance Henriksen will be lending his voicetalent to the upcoming first-person action thriller, Red Faction II for thePlayStation computer entertainment system. Henriksen, who has appeared inclassic sci-fi films such as “Aliens” and “The Terminator” along with the hittelevision series “Millennium”, will provide the voice for Molov, an Army ofthe Commonwealth Commander, decorated war hero and leader of the player’selite squadron of nanotech-enhanced soldiers in Red Faction II.

Developed exclusively for the PlayStation 2 by THQ’s studio, Volition, RedFaction II is the sequel to one of the best-selling and most critically acclaimedoriginal game franchises of 2001. Featuring an enhanced Geo-Mod engine that allowsplayers to strategically alter and destroy the game environment in real-time,Red Faction II builds upon the experience and technology of the original gamewith more blistering action, highly detailed graphics, new multi-player optionsand an engaging storyline.

Red Faction II is scheduled to release in November 2002 in the UK.

“The design philosophy we have with Red Faction II is to create a trulycinematic and involving experience for the player,” said Mike Kulas, president,Volition. “The addition of Lance Henriksen’s voice talent adds intensity anda distinct style to the game’s audio, which is a significant aspect of the overallexperience. In Red Faction II players will be immersed in non-stop action withthe ability to completely interact with the game environment and also be partof an intricate storyline featuring multiple endings.”

“Being involved in the creation of top-tier game like Red Faction II is anextremely rewarding experience,” said Lance Henriksen. “It is obviousthat games are moving to include more cinema-type production values and as anactor I am excited to be a part of this movement.”

Red Faction II is the sequel to one of the best-selling and most criticallyacclaimed original game franchises of 2001. Featuring an enhanced Geo-Modengine that allows players to strategically alter and destroy the game environmentin real-time, Red Faction II expands and builds upon the experience andtechnology of the original game.. Players will defend their country as Alias,a demolitions expert, with the help of five elite squad members, each specialisedin their own means of destruction. Tasked with completing multiple mission objectivesin a number of diverse levels, players will have a number of vehicles and anarsenal of powerful weapons at their disposal in a rampage to overthrow thegovernment. Refined graphics, enhanced enemy AI and dynamic environments arealso featured in Red Faction II along with four-player split screen actionincluding customizable computer opponents.

News page content input by Dominic Robinson, 2002.