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May 26, 2009 -- THQ Inc. today announced that the Up video game, based on the highly anticipated Disney•Pixar film, has shipped to retail outlets throughout North America for Wii, Nintendo DS, Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PLAYSTATION 3 computer entertainment system, PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system, PSP (PlayStation Portable) system, and Games for Windows and Mac. The Up video game is now available for the suggested retail prices of $39.99 (Wii, Xbox 360 and PLAYSTATION 3 system), $29.99 (PSP and DS) and $19.99 (PlayStation 2 system and Games for Windows and Mac). The game is rated E for Everyone (PlayStation 2 system, PSP system, DS, Games for Windows and Mac) and E10+ for everyone 10 and older (Wii, PLAYSTATION 3 system and Xbox 360). Read more

February 21, 2008 -- THQ Inc. today announced Big Beach Sports is anticipated to bring outdoor sports action to beach goers worldwide in summer 2008. Currently in development exclusively for the Wii system, Big Beach Sports will let gamers compete in a number of exciting outdoor sports including American football, volleyball, soccer, cricket, disc golf and bocce right on the beach.

“Big Beach Sports drops players into a seaside resort setting with a wide variety of compelling outdoor sports to play and master,” said Randy Shoemaker, director, global brand management, THQ. “Sports including bocce, cricket and disc golf are making their Wii debuts and combined with the inclusion of more traditional games like soccer, American football and volleyball, Big Beach Sports will be an appealing title for the growing audience of Wii gamers.” Read more

May 8, 2007--THQ Inc. today announced the company’s 2007 Nickelodeon video game lineup. The upcoming portfolio will include the debut of El Tigre: The Adventures of Manny Rivera, as well as all-new titles based on some of the top-rated kids TV shows including SpongeBob SquarePants™ and Avatar: The Last Airbender. Nickelodeon fans can also look forward to a new installment of the popular Nicktoons. In addition, THQ plans to release new adventures based on highly-rated Nickelodeon live-action TV shows Zoey 101 and Drake and Josh. The company’s overall portfolio is expected to ship across multiple game systems, including the Xbox 360™ video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, along with Nintendo’s Wii™ video game console, the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system, Nintendo DS™ and Game Boy® Advance.

“Our Nickelodeon video game portfolio continues to lead the kids market with more than 45 million units sold-in to date,” said Bob Aniello, senior vice president of worldwide marketing, THQ. “We expect a continued robust Nickelodeon business in 2007 with an even greater presence on the popular Wii, our first title slated for release on Xbox 360, and additional titles in our new series of games based on Nickelodeon’s live-action properties.” Read more

March 19, 2007--THQ Inc. today announced that Tetris Evolution, the newest version of the world’s most popular puzzle game, is now available for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft. Featuring new single and multiplayer gameplay modes, multiple customization options and Xbox Live capabilities, Tetris Evolution is the first next-generation version of the addictive puzzle game. Tetris Evolution is rated “E” for everyone and is now available at retail outlets throughout North America for a suggested retail price of $29.99.

The first Tetris game released in 1985 for the PC. Since then, the game has released across nearly every game system and sold more than 70 million units worldwide. Over a three year span, THQ shipped more than two million units of Tetris Worlds for the Xbox video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, Game Boy Advance and Windows PC. Read more

February 26, 2007--THQ Inc. today announced that Zoey 101 for the Game Boy® Advance has shipped to retail outlets throughout North America. Based on the wildly popular Nickelodeon live-action TV series, the game allows players to interact with their favorite characters from the show. Zoey 101 is rated “E” for everyone and is now available for a suggested retail price of $19.99.

“Zoey 101 has a tremendous following among tween girls and we’re thrilled to bring Nickelodeon’s live-action hit to the video game space for the first time,” said Bob Aniello, senior vice president of worldwide marketing, THQ. “We look forward to working with Nickelodeon on this title and again in the future to bring additional Zoey 101 games as well as other live-action hits to gamers.” Read more

Nov. 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- THQ Inc. today announced that The Sopranos: Road to Respect for the PlayStation2 computer entertainment system has shipped to retailers throughout North America. The game brings to life the Golden Globe, Peabody and Emmy-award winning HBO series as one of television's favorite families makes its video game debut, complete with voiceover work by key cast members and a storyline collaborated with show creator David Chase. The Sopranos: Road to Respect is rated "M" for Mature and is available for the suggested retail price of $39.99. A special limited edition with bonus features is also available for the suggested retail price of $49.99. Read more

Oct. 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Leading independent publisher THQ Inc. today announced its robust launch line-up for Nintendo's highly anticipated next-generation gaming system, the Wii home video game console. THQ's Wii line-up features games based on some of the most popular television and movie properties, including Disney*Pixar's Cars, as well as Avatar: The Last Airbender, Barnyard and SpongeBob SquarePants: Creature from the Krusty Krab.

"Nintendo has a remarkable ability to inspire game developers to create compelling interactive experiences for their increasingly innovative game systems," said Kelly Flock, executive vice president of worldwide publishing, THQ. "As the #1 third-party publisher of software across all Nintendo gaming systems, THQ's library of popular mass-market brands aligns perfectly with Nintendo's strategy of creating fun and accessible experiences for the new Wii system." Read more

Oct. 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- THQ Inc. today announced that Scooby-Doo! Who's Watching Who?, licensed by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, has shipped to retailers throughout North America for the first time on the PSP (PlayStationPortable) system, and is also available on the Nintendo DS. Inspired by the classic Scooby-Doo cartoon, the game is rated "E" for everyone and is now available at the suggested retail price of $19.99.

"Scooby-Doo! Who's Watching Who? captures the charm of one of the most popular characters of several generations and features authentic voiceover work from the Scooby-Doo voice actors," said John Ardell, director of global brand management, THQ. "We are excited to release this new Scooby-Doo adventure on today's most advanced handheld systems, allowing fans of all ages to interact with their favorite characters and drive the Mystery Machine for the very first time." Read more

June 28 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- THQ Inc. today announced the worldwide release of Juiced: Eliminator for the PSP (PlayStationPortable) system. Developed internally by award-winning Juice Games, Juiced: Eliminator brings real street racing to the PSP, taking advantage of the console's wireless functionality to offer never-before-seen multiplayer games and fiercely competitive pink-slip racing. Juiced: Eliminator is rated "E" for Everyone and is now available for the suggested retail price of $39.99. Read more