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THQ Turns Letters and Stimulates the Mind with the Announcement of Wheel of Fortunea" and JEOPARDY!a"

^{Published on 2010-06-09 13:40:13 - Market Wire}
 

AGOURA HILLS, Calif.--([ BUSINESS WIRE ])--THQ Inc. (NASDAQ: THQI) today announced that Wheel of Fortune and JEOPARDY!, the first games to be released under the companya™s multi-year licensing agreement with Sony Pictures Consumer Products, Inc., are currently in development exclusively for Wiia" and Nintendo DSa". Available this fall, both games will utilize the Wii Speaka" feature for an enhanced gameplay experience and will feature the voices of the show hosts, Pat Sajak, Vanna White and Alex Trebek.

"Both video games include features and interactive experiences that will let players feel like true show contestants."

aWe strive to create video games that immerse players into the world of each game,a said Doug Clemmer, Executive Vice President of THQa™s Kids, Family and Casual Games division. aWith the introduction of the Wheel of Fortune and JEOPARDY! video games, we will give friends and families a play experience that brings these two iconic game show properties to life in an entirely new and unique way.a

aWea™re excited to partner with THQ to bring the Wheel of Fortune and JEOPARDY! properties to new platforms,a said Mark Caplan, Vice President Licensing, Sony Pictures Consumer Products, Inc. aBoth video games include features and interactive experiences that will let players feel like true show contestants.a

About the Wheel of Fortune Video Game

Making its high-definition debut, Wheel of Fortune brings the fun and excitement of TVa™s No. 1 syndicated game show to life in this re-creation video game for the Wii and Nintendo DS. Voiced by show hosts Pat Sajak and Vanna White, the game will follow the format of the show by putting up to three players at the wheel to solve thousands of word puzzles to win virtual cash prizes. With the show hostsa™ avatars cheering contestants on, players can insert their own favorite Mii character to represent them within the game. Contestants can play commercial break mini-games for an enhanced gameplay experience. As players work their way up proving their puzzle solving skills, they can unlock new sets and props, as well as customization options for their Mii character.

About the JEOPARDY! Video Game

For the first time, aAmericaa™s Favorite Quiz Show,a aJEOPARDY!a™, comes to the Wii and Nintendo DS. The video game based on TVa™s No. 2 syndicated game show is voiced by host Alex Trebek and comes to life with an authentic show set that includes lights, cameras and a alivea studio audience. Inviting up to three players to compete with each other and represented by their favorite Mii character, participants test their knowledge in Jeopardy!, Double Jeopardy! and Final Jeopardy! rounds by providing responses to the clues provided. The Wii Speak technology can also be utilized to verbally respond to the clues, as well as the handwriting recognition technology on the DS version. Additionally, the Clue Crew will make a cameo in the game to present contestants with visual clues. In addition to the main gameplay, participants can play the commercial break mini-games to unlock new, trendy outfits for their Mii characters. The JEOPARDY! video game includes a comprehensive tracking system that stores the players statistics, such as number of wins and fastest response time.

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About Sony Pictures Entertainment

Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE) is a subsidiary of Sony Corporation of America (SCA), a subsidiary of Tokyo-based Sony Corporation. SPE's global operations encompass motion picture production and distribution; television production and distribution; digital content creation and distribution; worldwide channel investments; home entertainment acquisition and distribution; operation of studio facilities; development of new entertainment products, services and technologies; and distribution of filmed entertainment in more than 130 countries. Sony Pictures Entertainment can be found on the World Wide Web at[ www.sonypictures.com ].

About Wheel Of Fortune

Wheel of Fortune, Americaa™s #1 game show, is produced by Sony Pictures Television, a Sony Pictures Entertainment Company. It is distributed domestically by CBS Television Distribution and internationally by CBS Studios International, both units of CBS Corp.

About Jeopardy!

Jeopardy!, the winner of 28 Emmy awards since its debut in 1984, was inducted into the Guinness Book of World Records for the most awards won by a TV Game Show. The series is the #1-rated quiz show in syndication with nearly 9 million daily viewers. Jeopardy! is produced by Sony Pictures Television, a Sony Pictures Entertainment Company. It is distributed domestically by CBS Television Distribution and internationally by CBS Television International, both units of CBS Corp.

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 ]. THQ and the THQ logo are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of THQ Inc.

Wii and Nintendo DSi/DS are trademarks of Nintendo.

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The statements contained in this press release that are not historical facts may be aforward-looking statementsa 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 aTHQa), including, but not limited to, expectations and projections related to the JEOPARDY! and Wheel of Fortune video games, and are based upon managementa™s current 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, business, competitive, economic, legal, political and technological factors affecting our industry, operations, markets, products or pricing. Readers should carefully review the risk factors and the information that could materially affect THQa™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, 2010, and particularly the discussion of risk factors 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.

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