MX vs. ATV
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MX vs. ATV is a racing video game franchise developed by THQ Digital Phoenix (formerly known as Rainbow Studios) and published by THQ
that focused on off-road racing
. As the name suggests, the series' main focus was on racing with motocross
bikes and all-terrain vehicle
s, although other vehicles such as dune buggies
and sport trucks were also featured in the games. There were four games in the series (Unleashed
, Untamed
, Reflex
, and Alive
), as well as a PlayStation Portable
port of Unleashed called On the Edge.
On August 9, 2011, THQ announced that it would shutter THQ Digital Phoenix, as well as other game development studios, and end the MX vs. ATV franchise in a company reorganization.
THQ
THQ Inc. is an American developer and publisher of video games. Founded in 1989 in the United States, the company develops products for video game consoles, handheld game systems, as well as for personal computers and wireless devices...
that focused on off-road racing
Off-road racing
Off-road racing is a format of racing where various classes of specially modified vehicles compete in races through off-road environments.-North America:...
. As the name suggests, the series' main focus was on racing with motocross
Motocross
Motocross is a form of motorcycle sport or all-terrain vehicle racing held on enclosed off road circuits. It evolved from trials, and was called scrambles, and later motocross, combining the French moto with cross-country...
bikes and all-terrain vehicle
All-terrain vehicle
An all-terrain vehicle , also known as a quad, quad bike, three wheeler, or four wheeler, is defined by the American National Standards Institute as a vehicle that travels on low pressure tires, with a seat that is straddled by the operator, along with handlebars for steering control...
s, although other vehicles such as dune buggies
Dune buggy
A dune buggy is a recreational vehicle with large wheels, and wide tires, designed for use on sand dunes or beaches. The design is usually a modified vehicle and engine mounted on an open chassis. The modifications usually attempt to increase the power-to-weight ratio by either lightening the...
and sport trucks were also featured in the games. There were four games in the series (Unleashed
MX vs. ATV Unleashed
MX vs. ATV Unleashed is a racing simulation console video game for Xbox, PlayStation 2 and PC. It was developed by Rainbow Studios and published by THQ. It features same console support for 2 players and online support for 8 players. It was released in 2005.- Soundtrack :*Bullets And Octane -...
, Untamed
MX vs. ATV: Untamed
MX vs. ATV: Untamed is an offroad racing game developed by Rainbow Studios, Incinerator Studios, Tantalus Media and THQ for the Nintendo DS, PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, PlayStation Portable, Xbox 360, and Wii systems. It is a part of their MX vs...
, Reflex
MX vs. ATV Reflex
MX vs. ATV Reflex is an off-road racing video game developed by Rainbow Studios and published by THQ. It is the third game in the MX vs. ATV series following Unleashed and Untamed .-Gameplay:...
, and Alive
MX vs. ATV Alive
MX vs. ATV Alive is an off-road racing game developed by THQ. The game was the fourth in the MX vs. ATV series, following MX vs. ATV Reflex. MX vs. ATV Alive was released in May 10, 2011 for Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3...
), as well as a PlayStation Portable
PlayStation Portable
The is a handheld game console manufactured and marketed by Sony Corporation Development of the console was announced during E3 2003, and it was unveiled on , 2004, at a Sony press conference before E3 2004...
port of Unleashed called On the Edge.
On August 9, 2011, THQ announced that it would shutter THQ Digital Phoenix, as well as other game development studios, and end the MX vs. ATV franchise in a company reorganization.