PS3 Games: Saint Row officially confirmed

Posted on January 31st, 2007 by PS3Vault

THQ have officially confirmed the release of Saint Row on PS3. There have been numerous rumors about THQ porting the popular Xbox 360 game to PS3 in near future. Saint Row is GTA inspired game released on Xbox 360 last year. It has gained great popularity since the release. In the heel of not so great system launch, Sony needs all the great games it can get.

THQ to Bring Award-Winning Saints Row(TM) to PLAYSTATION(R)3 System

AGOURA HILLS, Calif., Jan. 31 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — THQ Inc. (Nasdaq: THQI) today announced its critically acclaimed, next-generation property Saints Row(TM) is scheduled to make its PLAYSTATION(R)3 computer entertainment system debut this spring, featuring stunning next-generation graphics, extensive customization options and unparalleled player choice. Developed by renowned internal studio Volition, Inc., Saints Row brings the hugely popular open-world genre to Sony’s new console for the first time and will mark the first open world online experience available through the PLAYSTATION(R) Network.

“Saints Row has established itself as one of the most successful original properties in next generation gaming, and we’re excited to bring the groundbreaking experience to PLAYSTATION 3 system fans worldwide,” said Kelly Flock, executive vice president of worldwide publishing, THQ. “Bringing the open-world genre to the PLAYSTATION 3 system for the first time will help grow the Saints Row fan base and expand the open-world online community.”