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THQ has announced that it will release a video game based on The Sopranos. The game will feature all the key stars of the show, with voices and likenesses. The Sopranos TV show follows the life of the Soprano family, and in particular the family of Tony Soprano, played by James Gandolfini. In the game you will play an illegitimate son of “Big Pussy” who must prove himself to Tony, and move through the ranks within the family. The storyline has been created in collaboration with David Chase, the show’s creator, to ensure it will live up to the high quality fans are used to.
“Teaming up with one of the best in the business, we’re excited to enter this new entertainment medium with our most successful and widely recognized original series, The Sopranos,” said Carmi Zlotnik, executive vice president, New Media Programming, HBO. “It’s clear that fans want more of The Sopranos, and creating a game that puts the player in their world is a great way to satisfy them.”
“We’re excited to work with HBO on creating a game that captures the spirit of the groundbreaking series – a modern classic that redefines the life of crime genre,” said Kelly Flock, executive vice president, Worldwide Publishing, THQ. “The Sopranos has become television legacy for this generation and now fans and gamers can become part of the story and see if they have the muscle and wit to become ‘made.'”
Expect more details on the game at E3 next week. The Sopranos is due for release on the Xbox 360 and PlayStation towards the end of 2006.
