THQ Wireless Shoots and Scores With Launch of NHL 5-on-5 2006

Nov. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- THQ Wireless announced today that the company has teamed up again this season with the National Hockey League (NHL) and the National Hockey League Players' Association (NHLPA) to launch NHL 5-on-5 2006, the most fast paced and cutting edge hockey game to launch to date on mobile phones. Now available on major carriers to coincide with the start of the NHL season, NHL 5-on-5 2006 allows mobile gamers to lace up as one of 300 NHL players, in addition to participating in full season play, managing their own team and downloading roster updates.

"With all of the anticipation surrounding this year's NHL season, we have again aligned ourselves with the NHL and the NHLPA to create a mobile experience that will not only appeal to die hard hockey fans, but gamers who thrive on the hard-hitting action found only in top sports titles," said Tim Walsh, President of THQ Wireless. "With new features, advanced graphics and simplified controls, we feel strongly that NHL 5-on-5 2006 is one of the top mobile sports games that has launched to date."

"We are proud to work with a publisher like THQ Wireless to produce and distribute a mobile game that truly reflects the action, pace and excitement of the NHL season," stated Keith Ritter, President of NHL Interactive Cyber Enterprises (NHL ICE).

Boasting more robust art and vivid animation, as well as incredible gameplay improvements, NHL 5-on-5 2006 features all 30 NHL teams with strengths and weaknesses mirroring their real-life counterparts. Reminiscent of console classics, NHL 5-on-5 2006 offers full season mode, including the playoffs as well as the Stanley Cup Finals, and the mobile game also allows players to download updated lineups reflecting information on player movement and team improvements.

"The superior animation and noticeably detailed gameplay movements mirror the characters' real-life NHL player counterparts, and we are proud that the NHL players are presented in such an impressively realistic manner," stated Ted Saskin, Executive Director of the NHL Players Association.

In addition, THQ Wireless has added several features to enhance the game's authenticity. Line changes and coaching strategies allow players to show off their skills behind the bench, while the addition of one-timers, tip-ins, and redirections let users display their ability on the ice. Varying powered shots let you fire a ferocious slap shot into the back of the net or trickle the puck between the goalie's legs. The new and improved mobile game also allows players to feel every check thrown during gameplay, through a vibration feature available on many handsets.

For more information on NHL 5-on-5 2006, TEXT NHL to 69847 or please visit www.thqwireless.com.

SOURCE THQ Wireless Inc.

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