Homefront novel to support launch

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THQ has announced that a novel set in the Homefront universe will be published by Random House’s Del Rey imprint in early 2011 to coincide with the release of the first Homefront game.

The novel will be co-written by John Milius (Red Dawn and Oscar Award-winning Apocalypse Now) and New York Times bestselling author Raymond Benson (author of two Metal Gear Solid books and multiple James Bond novels).

“We’re delighted to confirm the first element of what will become a vast transmedia strategy for Homefront,” said Danny Bilson, executive vice president – Core Games, THQ. “John Milius has already worked with us extensively on the Homefront game, and we’re thrilled to have him and Raymond on board as we develop our near-future world into other types of media. Random House is a great partner to help us reach an even broader audience.”

Homefront the video game, which tells the story of a stricken America, fallen to savage military occupation in the year 2027, will be released in March 2011 for PC, Xbox 360 and PS3.

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  • Platform(s): PC, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360
  • Genre(s): Action, First Person, Shooter
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