THQ Announces Voltron Video Games

By Cinderkin — February 16, 2011
Tags: news press-release thq voltron

The original 1984 animated television series - Voltron: Defender of the Universe - starred the titular robot hero, with five mech lions combining to form one giant robot warrior. Now video games? Check it out!

THQ and World Event Productions (WEP) have announced that Voltron is set to make his way into the video game world, with a series of titles planned in a deal between the two companies.

Apparently, the video games will build upon the original epic 1984 adventure, which transformed Voltron into a pop culture icon known the world over. THQ has yet to confirm platforms for the Voltron titles, but given the character's appeal, it doesn't seem too far-fetched to imagine that the games will make their way to high-end consoles.

"The video games relationship with THQ, along with our master toy relationship with Mattel, signals the exciting future ahead for Voltron," said Robert Koplar, Vice President at World Events Productions. "With its signature robot lion action and titanic-scale battles, our Voltron games and toys along with our new series are sure to have enormous appeal to fans of all ages around the world."

THQ's Voltron video games are expected to debut in autumn 2011.

So what do you Jimmys think of this? Are you excited? Tell us what you think in the comments. Don't be a Jimmy!

Source: SuperHeroHype

Comments

What was the name of that Anime that was pretty much like Voltron, but it started with a Z and came out in the early 2000's?

Feb 16, 2011 by iorilamia

thanks cinderkin now we know...........and knowing is half the battle....G.I JOOOOOOOEEEE! oh wait wrong show lolz

Feb 16, 2011 by blazemanx

You know I saw a demo for this at E3 like 4 years ago. Well Probably not the same shit now.

I'd rather watch a legit live action.

Feb 16, 2011 by goukijones

I'ld try it if I picked it up for my son, but I don't think I'ld go for it other than that.

Feb 16, 2011 by DragonKiss83

Oh my god, YES! I fucking Love Voltron. If this game sucks I'm going to be extremely disappointed. It better have a bad ass collectors edition too. I'd buy it now matter how much it costs.

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Feb 16, 2011 by grey walrus