Company Furthers Plans for Console & Windows PC Game Integration as New Mobile
Games Based on Major THQ Brands Launch Over the Next Year
CALABASAS, Calif., May 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- THQ Wireless Inc., a
subsidiary of THQ Inc. (Nasdaq: THQI), unveiled today at the Electronic
Entertainment Expo (E3) a huge line-up of mobile games, including new titles
based on top-selling THQ brands Full Spectrum Warrior(TM), Warhammer 40,000,
Evil Dead, Destroy All Humans!(TM), MotoGP, Juiced(TM), WWE(R) and the
top-selling "MX" franchise. Several of the new mobile titles are expected to
feature integration with their console or Windows PC counterpart where mobile
gamers can unlock cheat codes and buy wireless content. Destroy All Humans!,
which is scheduled for release on the Xbox(R) video game system from
Microsoft, is expected to feature a bonus section where gamers can directly
buy via text message short codes, the wireless version of the game, exclusive
ringtones and wallpapers.
"In addition to creating mobile games based on some of the biggest names
in entertainment and sports, we see a tremendous opportunity to extend our
leadership position by integrating video game and PC content with wireless
based platforms," said Tim Walsh, president of THQ Wireless. "From short code
campaigns to cross-promotions in advertising, THQ Wireless continues to
leverage technologies and information services to differentiate itself from
the competition."
THQ Wireless is also offering E3 attendees a sneak peek of NFL Football
2006, the sequel to their top-selling sports title, NFL Football 2005, and
demos of the company's newest baseball title, Big League Home Run Challenge.
This arcade-style game has already received accolades from gaming press and is
sure to be a hit with baseball fans.
Also at this year's E3, THQ Wireless will present two new mobile games
based on the hit animated television series, South Park, in addition to new
mobile games based on the WWE and the successful franchise Worms. For Star
Wars fans that just can't get enough, the full suite of Star Wars-themed
products for mobile phones will be on display including Star Wars: Episode III
Revenge of the Sith, Star Wars: Ask Yoda, and Star Wars: Battle Over
Coruscant.
All games will be featured at the THQ booth, #1046, in the South Hall of
the Los Angeles Convention Center, May 18-20.
About THQ Wireless:
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 licenses such as the WWE(TM), Star Wars, popular Nickelodeon
properties and professional sports leagues including the NFL, NBA, NHL, MLB
and the NHRA. In addition to wireless entertainment products, THQ Wireless'
controlling interest in MINICK gives the company access to one of the largest
premium messaging networks in the world in order to offer a broad range of
services from content distribution to mobile marketing campaigns and place the
company at the forefront of this rapidly growing messaging market.
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
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 the United States, United Kingdom, France,
Germany, Spain, Korea and Australia. More information about THQ and its
products may be found at http://www.thq.com and http://www.thqwireless.com. THQ, THQ
Wireless, Destroy All Humans and their respective logos are trademarks and/or
registered trademarks of THQ Inc.
This press release may contain "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 descriptions of THQ
Wireless products, 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
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including, but not limited to economic, competitive and technological factors
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of any revision to these forward-looking statements. Readers should carefully
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financial results, described in other documents that THQ files from time to
time with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its and Quarterly
Reports on Form 10-Q and Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal period
ended March 31, 2004, and particularly the discussion of risk factors that may
affect results of operations set forth therein. Readers are cautioned not to
place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as
of the date of this press release.
Julie MacMedan
THQ/Investor Relations
818-871-5095
jmacmedan@thq.com
Jonalyn Morris
Bender/Helper Impact for THQ Wireless
310-477-4647 x245
jonalyn_morris@bhimpact.com
SOURCE THQ Wireless Inc.
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CONTACT:
Julie MacMedan, THQ/Investor Relations,
+1-818-871-5095, jmacmedan@thq.com; or Jonalyn Morris of
Bender/Helper Impact, +1-310-477-4647, ext. 245,
jonalyn_morris@bhimpact.com, for THQ Wireless
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