THQ announces the North American release of Metro 2033, the post-apocalyptic shooter developed by 4A Games. The Metro 2033 Website has a launch trailer (also on GameTrailers), and the game is also available on Steam, per this announcement. Word is: "Based on a novel by the Russian author Dmitry Glukhovsky, Metro 2033 combines classic first-person-shooter action with elements of survival horror and intelligent plot and character development not seen before in gaming, to create a true genre original. Metro 2033 is now available to purchase at retail stores around the world for both the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and Games for Windows®."