Feature Products Include Biggest Brands in Entertainment Across Popular
Wireless Gaming Genres
AGOURA HILLS, Calif., May 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- THQ Wireless
Inc., a subsidiary of THQ Inc. (Nasdaq: THQI), today announced that several
of its key franchises will be on display at this year's Electronic
Entertainment Expo (E3). Featured games include Star Wars(R) Imperial Ace,
The Sopranos(R) Poker, games based on major sports leagues including NFL
Football 2007, as well as new games based on THQ console property Saints
Row(TM) and a sequel to the top selling Destroy All Humans!(TM). These
titles and others will be available for demo in THQ booth #1324 in the
South Hall of the LA Convention Center May 10-12.
"E3 is a great opportunity for us to show off the depth and diversity
of our portfolio," said Doug Clemmer, President, THQ Wireless. "In addition
to the popular action and sports games, we are thrilled to be unveiling the
first in our growing line-up of casual gaming properties including The
Sopranos Poker and SpongeBob SquarePants: Creature from the Krusty Krab.
Our portfolio is targeted to consumers in all of our key markets across the
globe."
THQ Wireless feature titles at E3 2006 include:
Star Wars(R) Imperial Ace: In the all-new 3D game Star Wars Imperial
Ace, the Galactic Empire has discovered a strong Rebel presence on the
remote planet of Mygeeto. Lord Vader has deployed an invasion fleet of
Imperial Star Destroyers to deal with this threat. Play as an elite TIE
pilot with every starfighter in the Imperial armada at your disposal, from
standard TIE fighters to bombers and interceptors. Crush the Rebel space
and ground forces, and protect the Empire! Star Wars Imperial Ace is
scheduled to be pre-installed on BenQ Siemens EF81 phones available across
Europe in 2006.
NFL Football 2007: Once again, THQ Wireless brings NFL fans the premier
mobile NFL franchise with NFL Football 2007. Boasting all-new cutting-edge
art, animation, and AI, along with all 32 NFL teams with strengths and
weaknesses mirroring their real-life counterparts -- this annual title is
becoming the mobile games standard for 11-on-11 action. NFL Football 2007
is expected to launch across major carriers in fall 2006.
The Sopranos Poker: Players join the cast of the critically acclaimed
HBO(R) series in the exclusive The Sopranos Poker game for mobile! Games
include 5 Card Draw against Tony Soprano, Paulie and Silvio in the back
room at the Bada Bing! as well as a Texas Hold 'Em mode with the dancers of
the Bing. The Sopranos Poker is now available exclusively to Cingular
subscribers.
Destroy All Humans! 2: The sequel to the widely acclaimed videogame
hit, Destroy All Humans! 2 takes the brand's irreverent sci-fi action
gaming experience to the next level. Players will assume the role of the
alien and unleash massive destruction with deeper and richer gameplay on
mobile phones. Destroy All Humans! 2 will take fans further into the action
with an upgraded arsenal of weapons, more missions to complete, and an
all-new team gameplay feature. The mobile game is schedule to launch with
the console title across major carriers in fall 2006.
Saints Row: THQ Wireless brings the much-anticipated Saints Row for the
Xbox 360(TM) video game and entertainment system from Microsoft to mobile
devices. Players will roam the city to perform tasks for the gang's
leaders, taking out rival targets and committing other acts of mayhem to
enhance their reputation and cash flow in order to rise to power among the
3rd Street Saints gang. The mobile game is scheduled to launch with the
console title across major carriers in fall 2006.
Other feature titles include NBA Basketball 2007, MotoGP 3, SpongeBob
SquarePants(TM), Worms, Juiced:(TM) Eliminator and Company of Heroes(TM).
For more information about THQ Wireless' 2006 line-up, please visit
http://www.thqwireless.com.
About THQ Wireless Inc.
THQ Wireless Inc., a subsidiary of THQ Inc. (Nasdaq: THQI), is a global
leader in mobile entertainment, offering a wide range of wireless products,
including games, personalization products, information services and
messaging based on top brands such as the WWE(R), Star Wars, popular
Nickelodeon properties and professional sports leagues including the NFL,
NBA and NHL. Headquartered in Los Angeles County, California, THQ Wireless
has offices worldwide, in addition to distribution agreements through
wireless carriers across the globe. Further information can be found at
http://www.thqwireless.com.
About THQ Inc.
THQ Inc. (Nasdaq: THQI) 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.
Headquartered in Los Angeles County, California, THQ sells product through
its global network of offices located in North America, Europe and Asia
Pacific. More information about THQ and its products may be found at
http://www.thq.com and http://www.thqwireless.com. THQ, THQ Wireless, Company of Heroes,
Destroy All Humans!, Juiced: Eliminator, Saints Row and their respective
logos are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of THQ Inc.
(R)HBO and THE SOPRANOS are registered service marks of Home Box
Office, Inc.
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facts may be "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private
Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements
are based on current expectations, estimates and projections about the
business of THQ Inc. and its subsidiaries (collectively referred to as
"THQ"), including but not limited to expectations and projections related
to the release and features of THQ's wireless games and content, and are
based upon management's beliefs and certain assumptions made by management.
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Reports on Form 10-Q and Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal period
ended March 31, 2005, and particularly the discussion of risk factors that
may affect results of operations set forth therein. Unless otherwise
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such risks or uncertainties or to revise or publicly release the results of
any revision to these forward-looking statements. Readers are cautioned not
to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak
only as of the date of this press release.
Liz Pieri
THQ/ Corporate Communications
818/871-5061
Julie MacMedan
THQ/ Investor Relations
818/871-5095
SOURCE THQ Wireless Inc.
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CONTACT:
Liz Pieri, Corporate Communications,
+1-818-871-5061, or Julie MacMedan, Investor Relations,
+1-818-871-5095, both of THQ
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