Challenge Up to Four Friends Anywhere in the World with New,
Intuitive Controls Designed Specifically for the Wii Remote(TM)
AGOURA HILLS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 30, 2007--THQ Inc.
(NASDAQ:THQI) today announced Worms: A Space Oddity, the newest
iteration of the popular turn-based strategy game, is scheduled for
release in spring 2008. Retaining the humor synonymous with the Worms
brand, Worms: A Space Oddity marks the franchise debut on the Wii(TM)
with a fresh visual style, new environmental settings, intuitive
controls and even more customization options. Players will be closer
to the action than ever before, launching attacks through a wide range
of gesture-based maneuvers only possible with the Wii Remote(TM).
In Worms: A Space Oddity, players will enjoy the ultimate blend of
classic Worms game modes and re-invented single-player missions, as
well as multiplayer modes that include a host of all-new party games
and even more customization options. The game takes advantage of the
Wii's intuitive controls, on-screen hints and the redesigned interface
with an in-game help system. Worms: A Space Oddity demonstrates
significant visual, technical and design advancement over its
predecessors with a new visual style that abandons the traditional
drawn approach and replaces it with a distinctive style inspired by
classic Sci-Fi looks. The Worms battles take place across six planets,
each with its own, unique environments and global events. The online
multiplayer experience pits up to four Worms fiends from all over the
world against each other.
Worms: A Space Oddity is being developed by Team17 Software Ltd
out of West Yorkshire, UK. Along with this title, two additional
titles in the Worms series, Worms: Open Warfare 2 for the Nintendo
DS(TM) and PSP(R) (PlayStation(R)Portable) system and Worms 2007 for
wireless handsets, are scheduled for release this fall.
For more information about Worms: A Space Oddity and the rest of
THQ's line-up of games, please visit www.thq.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 throughout
North America, Europe and Asia Pacific. More information about THQ and
its products may be found at www.thq.com and www.thqwireless.com. THQ,
THQ Wireless and their respective logos are trademarks and/or
registered trademarks of THQ Inc.
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CONTACT:
THQ/Public Relations
Karen Fujimoto, 818-871-5188
karen.fujimoto@thq.com
or
THQ/Investor Relations
Julie MacMedan, 818-871-5125
investor@thq.com
SOURCE: THQ Inc.
