AGOURA HILLS, California – The leading publisher of off-road racing games announced the most realistic off-road racing experience to date. BAJA: Edge of Control is scheduled to bring revolutionary physics and vast open racing worlds to the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and PLAYSTATION 3 computer entertainment system in September 2008. Developed by the founding members of the MX vs. ATV franchise, BAJA: Edge of Control combines the best elements of the real-world sport with the right balance of arcade fun as it challenges players to build the ultimate off-road machine and conquer vast, unforgiving terrain. Included in this announcement is the feature of sponsor SpeedHut, a Salt Lake City, Utah company. SpeedHut is an industry leader of automotive gauges and shift lights.

As the long-standing off-road racing leader, THQ is thrilled to bring something completely new to the off-road racing genre. VP of product development, Richard Browne comments, "With the level of detail in each vehicle, the vast open vistas and the most realistic off-road physics to date, BAJA: Edge of Control will provide an unparalleled racing experience."

One of the many sponsors, SpeedHut, is being featured with the Team Xterra Racing vehicle. Robert Pinon and Dave Blakely of Team Xterra Racing had this to say about SpeedHut, "Speedhut custom-designed our Team Xterra Racing gauges with our unique custom artwork for our entry into the "Terrible Towns 250", Best In the Desert Series. After only 250 miles of testing, Team Xterra Racing was 100% convinced that these gauges are the best on the market–no question!" Team Xterra has been with SpeedHut ever since.

Beyond the exceptional quality and endurance of SpeedHut’s gauges, an additional advantage they have over the competition is the ability for their customers to customize their gauges. Not just a choice in color here and there… when we say "custom", we mean it. Each gauge can be custom designed using their Custom Interface. You will be able to select your tachometer or other gauge background color, choose what color it lights up at night and even add graphics and logos to your gauges.

SpeedHut owner, Aaron Westberg, had this to say about being an Baja game sponsor, "It’s a real honor. It’s amazing to be respected on both an enthusiast level and a corporate level. We’ve worked really hard to develop great customer relationships. Whether that be from local track racing enthusiasts to OEM corporations. We strive to go the extra mile for all of our
customers. We’re really excited to be a part of THQ’s Baja game."

THQ Inc., is a leading worldwide developer and publisher of interactive entertainment software. The company develops its products for all popular game systems, personal computers and wireless devices. Their new Baja game’s official website, www.bajagame.com, offers awesome photos, trailers and developer diaries.

About BAJA

In BAJA: Edge of Control, players will conquer more than 100 square miles of the toughest terrain Mother Nature has to offer, including the steepest mountains, thickest mud and deepest canyons ever created. With more than 40 vehicles in eight classes, including Trophy Trucks, 4x4s and buggies, BAJA: Edge of Control features a full array of upgradeable options with hundreds of authentic parts that affect each vehicle’s performance. Players will put their off-road machines to the test in near-vertical Hill Climb challenges, head-to-head Open Class races, circuit races and the ultimate off-road endurance challenge: the Baja. BAJA: Edge of Control’s open worlds extend thousands of miles across all landscapes in races that can last up to four hours. The game’s revolutionary vehicle physics deliver unprecedented life-like handling, and a support management system allows gamers to monitor and repair realistic vehicle damage as fenders fly, tires are blown, suspension is stressed and engines overheat. BAJA: Edge of Control will support four-player split screen multiplayer capability, 10-player online and LAN as well as multiple-screen panoramic view.

For more information on Baja: Edge of Control you can visit www.bajagame.com. Or, for more info on boost gauges and additional automotive gauges from SpeedHut, feel free to visit www.speedhut.com.