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THQ Wireless Unleashes a Triple Threat of Racing Games With MotoGP 2, MX Unleashed and Splashdown: Rides Gone Wild CALABASAS HILLS, Calif. --(Business Wire)-- Aug. 12, 2004 -- Based on THQ's Popular Console Titles, Games Deliver Action, Speed and Excitement to Mobile HandsetsTHQ Wireless Inc., a subsidiary of THQ Inc. (Nasdaq:THQI), today announced MotoGP 2, MX Unleashed, and Splashdown: Rides Gone Wild for mobile devices. The games will be available for download from leading carriers worldwide. All three games are based on best-selling and critically-acclaimed console titles from THQ. MotoGP 2 is the sequel to the award-winning wireless game that has been played by millions worldwide. These games offer amazing graphics and intense gameplay to racing fans and gamers alike. "The excitement of racing in all three games proves that it's possible to deliver quality and depth in the wireless environment," said Tim Walsh, president of THQ Wireless. "These games will satisfy the need for speed racing action, a variety of challenging water and terrain courses, full sound effects and realistic handling that require both skill and fast reaction." About MX Unleashed Based on the top selling video game series, MX Unleashed delivers an adrenaline-pumping motocross racing experience to mobile handsets. The wireless version captures the thrills of the video game, including the racing challenges, spectacular tricks and jumps. Players can take to the circuits and smoke the competition, or race against the clock in freestyle mode. Points can be earned by performing tricks that are then turned into "cash" for customizing and upgrading the bikes. The game offers 20 different tracks and five different play modes, as well as dazzling sound and visual effects. About Splashdown: Rides Gone Wild Splashdown: Rides Gone Wild is a fast and furious Jet Ski racing game that is also based on the critically-acclaimed video game of the same name. Gamers battle splashing water, waves and collisions in their race toward the finish line. They can pick from one of three riders, each with their unique stats, and race across 20 beautifully designed watercourses. Racers can customize their Jet Skis and play in five different game modes, complete with special effects. About MotoGP 2 The sequel to one of the best selling wireless games, MotoGP 2 features a new racing engine that displays dynamic graphics and fluid animation. The game features licensed riders, teams and nine different courses based on real-life tracks, including Le Mans, Donington and Suzuka. Players can race at different times of the day and in different weather conditions (dry, drizzle and downpour), while also trying to avoid various obstacles like barrels, tires and hard walls. The game modes include quick race, career, time trial and stunt. About THQ Wireless: THQ Wireless(TM) Inc., a subsidiary of THQ Inc. (Nasdaq:THQI), is a leading worldwide publisher and distributor of applications for mobile devices with an expansive catalog of licensed and original content including applications based on the WWE(TM), professional sports leagues, MotoGP, Worms(R) and popular Nickelodeon properties. THQ Wireless has relationships with major wireless carriers, operators, device manufacturers and retailers worldwide. Further information can be found at www.thqwireless.com. About THQ: THQ(R) Inc. is a leading, worldwide developer and publisher of interactive entertainment software for a variety of hardware platforms, including those manufactured by Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc., Nintendo and Microsoft as well as PC CD-ROM and wireless devices. The THQ web site is located at www.thq.com. THQ, THQ Wireless 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") 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, services and pricing of THQ. 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 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 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. |
