THQ Wireless Teams With the NFL and PLAYERS INC to Launch the Most Comprehensive Suite of Pro Football Wireless Products to Date9 August 2005
THQ Wireless Inc., a subsidiary of THQ Inc., today announced that the
company has teamed up again this season with the National Football League
(NFL) and PLAYERS INC to produce the most comprehensive suite of football-
themed products available to the wireless football fan. Expected to launch on
major carriers in time for the start of the 2005 football season, the suite
includes official NFL player and team wallpapers, 16 new NFL player ringtones,
NFL Skills Challenge, an arcade-style mobile game, and NFL Football 2006, the
deepest, most authentic, 11-on-11 wireless simulation game available for
football fans.
"THQ has worked hand in hand with the NFL and PLAYERS INC to create the
first 11-on-11 wireless football game, complete with standout features such as
full season play and player stat tracking, just like in traditional console
games," said Tim Walsh, president of THQ Wireless. "With the addition of a
one-button arcade-style game and several new player ringtones, THQ Wireless is
proud to build upon its premier sports offerings and deliver for fans an NFL
product lineup that is second to none."
Boasting cutting-edge art and animation as well as unprecedented AI &
gameplay improvements, NFL Football 2006 also features all 32 NFL teams with
strengths and weaknesses mirroring their real-life counterparts. The mobile
game allows players to download the updated lineups reflecting information on
rookies and player trades. NFL Football 2006 will also offer a full 16-game
season, the playoffs and Super Bowl.
THQ Wireless has also expanded their roster of NFL Player Ringtones to
include 16 new players, including Champ Bailey of the Denver Broncos, Tiki
Barber of the New York Giants, Curtis Martin of the New York Jets, and Marvin
Harrison of the Indianapolis Colts. Additional new NFL Player Ringtones were
recorded by such favorites as:
* Andre Johnson of the Houston Texans
* Antonio Gates of the San Diego Chargers
* Ahman Green of the Green Bay Packers
* Hines Ward of the Pittsburgh Steelers
* Jason Taylor of the Miami Dolphins
* Jason Witten of the Dallas Cowboys
* Javon Walker of the Green Bay Packers
* Joe Horn of the New Orleans Saints
* La'Roi Glover of the Dallas Cowboys
* Muhsin Muhammed of the Chicago Bears
* Ronde Barber of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers
* Takeo Spikes of the Buffalo Bills
"PLAYERS INC is proud to team up with THQ Wireless to offer fans a new and
innovative way to connect with their favorite NFL players," said LaShun
Lawson, Assistant Vice President of Multimedia & Interactive for PLAYERS INC.
"The players had a fantastic time during the recording sessions, and that
enthusiasm comes across in these dynamic, new mobile offerings."
In addition to the ringtones launching this season, THQ Wireless has added
a new arcade mobile game to the roster. Expected to launch in October of
2005, NFL Skills Challenge lets mobile gamers compete as their favorite NFL
players in passing, rushing, receiving and kicking contests. Another
officially licensed product of the NFL and PLAYERS INC, NFL Skills Challenge
features an advanced real-time ball trajectory and a stunning enhanced 3-D
appearance.
"We are pleased to work with THQ Wireless to offer our fan base what we
feel is the strongest and widest offering of mobile games and personalization
products that enhance the true fan experience," said Evan Kamer, senior
director, new media for the NFL.
For more product information, send a text message with the keyword NFL to
the shortcode 69847 (MYTHQ) or please visit, http://www.thqwireless.com.
About THQ Wireless Inc.:
THQ Wireless Inc., a subsidiary of THQ Inc. (Nasdaq: THQI), is a global
leader in mobile entertainment, offering a wide range of wireless products,
including games, personalization products, information services and messaging
based on top licenses such as the WWE(TM), Star Wars, popular Nickelodeon
properties and professional sports leagues including the NFL, NBA, NHL, MLB
and the NHRA. In addition to wireless entertainment products, THQ Wireless'
controlling interest in MINICK gives the company access to one of the largest
premium messaging networks in the world in order to offer a broad range of
services from content distribution to mobile marketing campaigns and place the
company at the forefront of this rapidly growing messaging market.
Headquartered in Los Angeles County, California, THQ Wireless has offices
worldwide, in addition to distribution agreements through wireless carriers
across the globe. Further information can be found at http://www.thqwireless.com.
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 in the United States, United Kingdom, France,
Germany, Netherlands, Spain, Korea and Australia. 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.
About PLAYERS INC:
Formed in 1994, PLAYERS INC is the for-profit licensing and marketing
subsidiary of the NFL Players Association. Representing over 1,800 active and
3,000 retired NFL players, PLAYERS INC "takes the helmets off" the players and
markets them as personalities as well as professional athletes. PLAYERS INC
activities include retail licensing, corporate sponsorships, special events,
radio and television projects, publishing and other promotional programs.
PLAYERS INC schedules more than 2,500 NFL player appearances each year. For
more information, please visit http://www.nflplayers.com.
(C) 2005 NFL Properties LLC. Team names and logos are trademarks of the
teams indicated. All other (NFL-related marks) are trademarks of the National
Football League.
The statements contained in this press release which 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 NFL-themed games and content on mobile phones, 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.
Jonalyn Morris
Bender/Helper Impact for THQ Wireless
310-473-4147
jonalyn_morris@bhimpact.com
Julie MacMedan
THQ/Investor Relations
818-871-5095
jmacmedan@thq.com
Source: PRNewswire-FirstCall
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