Xbox Live-Enabled Demo Now Available for Download
AGOURA HILLS, Calif., May 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- THQ Inc.
(Nasdaq: THQI) today announced that the Xbox Live(TM)-enabled demo of
MotoGP '06 for the Xbox 360(TM) video game and entertainment system from
Microsoft(R) is now available for download from Xbox Live Marketplace.
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The demo of MotoGP '06 features one MotoGP track, Mugello, where
players race as the world-class Nicky Hayden for the Repsol Honda team, and
one extreme track, the high-rise metropolis of Tokyo. Up to 16 players are
able to race in both blistering multiplayer environments across Xbox Live
and also be able to practice their knee-scraping cornering skills in single
player mode against fiercely competitive AI riders.
"The success of the MotoGP franchise has always been attributable to
the perfect balance between exhilarating, fast-paced racing action and the
amazing attention to detail in the game," said Pete Murphy, brand manager,
THQ. "With the demo available as a free download on Xbox Live Marketplace,
we're looking forward to bringing the Xbox Live community the ultimate
racing experience as they compete for the hallowed top-spot on the Xbox
Live leaderboards!"
Licensed from Dorna Sports, MotoGP '06 is the latest in THQ's highly
successful MotoGP franchise which has shipped in excess of 1.5 million
units world-wide, including such critically-acclaimed titles as MotoGP URT
3. MotoGP '06 is expected to ship globally in June 2006.
Visit http://www.motogpthegame.com/motogp06 for the latest information on the
game. MotoGP '06 is currently on display at the Electronic Entertainment
Expo (E3) in THQ Booth# 1324, South Hall, in the Los Angeles Convention
Center.
About Xbox 360
Xbox 360 is the most powerful video game and entertainment system,
delivering the best games, the next generation of the premier Xbox Live
online gaming service, and unique digital entertainment experiences that
revolve around gamers. The system was first launched in North America,
Europe and Japan in 2005 and then in Australia, Colombia, Hong Kong, Korea,
Mexico, New Zealand, Singapore and Taiwan in 2006. More information can be
found online at http://www.xbox.com/xbox360.
About Dorna
Dorna Sports is an international sports management, marketing and
television company founded in 1988, with headquarters in Madrid, Spain, and
branch offices in Barcelona, London and Tokyo. Dorna is dedicated to the
organisation, production and marketing of major international motor sports
events. It has been the exclusive holder of all commercial and TV rights to
MotoGP since 1992 and is also involved in organising the FIM World
Supercross GP, the Spanish National Championship (CEV) and the British
Superbike Championship. The official MotoGP website is located at
http://www.motogp.com.
About Climax
Founded in 1988 by Karl Jeffery, Climax Group Inc. has grown to become
the world's leading independent video game developer. At the cutting edge
of the games industry, Climax develops technologically advanced and
critically acclaimed interactive games software for all major console
platforms. The company works with major worldwide publishers such as
Microsoft, SCEA, Buena Vista Games and THQ to create such hit titles as ATV
Offroad Fury 3, Sudeki and the Moto GP series on Xbox and PC.
Climax is headquartered in Los Angeles. Additional information on
Climax is available at http://www.climaxgroup.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 throughout 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 and their respective
logos are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of THQ Inc.
Microsoft, Xbox, Xbox 360, Xbox Live, the Xbox logos, and the Xbox Live
logo are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation in the U.S. and/or other countries.
The statements contained in this press release that are not historical
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 the Xbox Live-enabled demo of MotoGP '06 and
MotoGP '06 for the Xbox 360, and are based upon management's beliefs and
certain assumptions made by management. Such forward-looking statements are
subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to
differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking
statements, including, but not limited to, economic, competitive and
technological factors affecting the operations, markets, products, and
pricing of THQ. Readers should carefully review the risk factors and the
information that could materially affect THQ's financial results, described
in other documents that THQ files from time to time with the Securities and
Exchange Commission, including its Quarterly 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 required by law, THQ
disclaims any obligation to update its view on any 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.
Rob Cassel
THQ/Media Relations
818/871-8514
Julie MacMedan
THQ/Investor Relations
818/871-5095
SOURCE THQ Inc.
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Related links:
http://www.xbox.com/xbox360
http://www.motogp.com
http://www.motogpthegame.com/motogp06
http://www.climaxgroup.com http://www.thqwireless.com
http://www.thq.com
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CONTACT:
Rob Cassel, Media Relations, +1-818-871-8514,
or Julie MacMedan, Investor Relations, +1-818-871-5095, both of
THQ Inc.
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