Science & Technology
Science and Technology
Science and Technology
Tue, June 22, 2010 
AGOURA HILLS, Calif.--([ BUSINESS WIRE ])--THQ Inc. (NASDAQ: THQI) today announced that its comprehensive line-up of video games featured at the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) garnered significant critical acclaim, including numerous award nominations for THQa™s Core Games, Fighting Games and Online Games.
"As reflected in a strong showing at E3, we have positioned THQ for significant growth with a steady stream of high quality games scheduled for release over the next several years."
Danny Bilson, THQ Executive Vice President, Core Games said, aThis is the best and strongest E3 line-up in THQa™s history, as evidenced by the game press recognition across a broad number of our titles. We look forward to revealing more about these great games in the upcoming months.a
Brian Farrell, THQ President and CEO said, aAs reflected in a strong showing at E3, we have positioned THQ for significant growth with a steady stream of high quality games scheduled for release over the next several years.a
E3 2010 Award Nominations Included:
Homefronta"
- Gaming Excellencea" Game of the Show, Best Shooter, Best Multi-platform Console Game
- Machinima - Best Original Game
- GamesRadar - "Reasons to Live"
- Electric Playground - Best of E3 (Winner)
Red Faction®: Armageddona"
- IGN - Best Action Game
- Gaming Excellence - Game of the Show, Best Shooter, Best Multi-platform Console Game
- GamesRadar - "Reasons to Live"
- GameChronicles a" Best of Show (Winner)
WWE® All Starsa"
- Gaming Excellence - Best Fighting Game
- 1up - Best Fighting Game
UFC® Undisputeda" 2010
- 1upa" Best Fighting Game
Company of Heroes® Onlinea"
- IGNa" Best of E3
Warhammer® 40,000®: Space Marine®
- Gaming Excellence - Best Action Adventure
Warhammer 40,000®: Dark Millenniuma"Online
- Gaming Excellencea" Best MMO
Devila™s Thirda"
- 1up - Best Trailer
For all the latest information on THQa™s games, 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 can be found at [ www.thq.com ] and [ www.thqwireless.com ]. THQ, Red Faction, Red Faction Armageddon, Homefront, Devila™s Third, Company of Heroes and their respective logos are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of THQ Inc.
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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 performance and features of our videogames, 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.
