THQ Inc. (Nasdaq: THQI) today announced Worms: Open Warfare has shipped for the PSP(TM) (PlayStation(R)Portable) system and Nintendo DS(TM). Featuring a return to the classic Worms gameplay, Worms: Open Warfare has been updated, improved and features explosive new multiplayer wireless modes designed specifically for handheld platforms. Worms: Open Warfare is rated "E10+" and will be available at retail outlets throughout North America for the suggested retail price of $39.99 on the PSP system and $29.99 on Nintendo DS.
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"Team 17 has delivered a game that returns to the much-loved 2D Worms gameplay while retaining all of the same humor and the outrageous arsenal of weapons the franchise is best known for," said Mickey Torode, senior global brand manager, THQ. "Continuing the franchise that has seen global sales success for the past decade, Worms: Open Warfare for the PSP system and Nintendo DS offers all-new single and multiplayer features providing handheld gamers with the ultimate in pick-up-and-play gaming mayhem!"
About Worms: Open Warfare
* Up to four players can fight it out in all-new wireless multiplayer!
* Players can challenge dynamic and fiendish A.I. characters with unique
personalities in single-player mode.
* Offers a huge arsenal of favourite weapons so players can worm their
way to victory!
* Delivers six all-new crazy landscapes to randomly generate as players
wish, from London and Hawaii to outer space.
To learn more about Worms: Open Warfare visit http://www.thq.com/worms.
About Team17 Software Ltd
Team17 is a high caliber interactive entertainment development studio based in West Yorkshire, UK. Founded in 1990, making it one of the longest established wholly independent game studios in the world, Team17 has consistently developed high quality entertainment titles throughout its 15 year history for all major gaming platforms. Team17 is currently developing new titles on current, next-generation and new handheld systems. Their key franchises include Worms, Alien Breed, Superfrog and Body Blows. Worms is a registered trademark of Team17 Software Ltd.
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.
"PSP" is a trademark and "PlayStation" and the "PS" Family logo are registered trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. Memory Stick Duo(TM) may be required (sold separately).
TM, (R) and Nintendo DS are trademarks of Nintendo. (C) 2004 Nintendo.
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 Worms: Open Warfare for PSP and Nintendo DS, 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.
Craig Mitchell
THQ/Media Relations
818-871-8587
Julie MacMedan
THQ/Investor Relations
818-871-5125
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