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Darksidersa" Ships for Windows PC

^{Published on 2010-09-23 14:35:56 - Market Wire}
 

AGOURA HILLS, Calif.--([ BUSINESS WIRE ])--[ THQ Inc. ] (NASDAQ: THQI) today announced that its critically acclaimed action-adventure title Darksiders^TM for Windows PC has now shipped to retail outlets across the world.

"It is important that the PC audience get to experience the same great product as the console audience so we pulled out all the stops to optimize this version. If you didna™t previously buy the console version now is the perfect opportunity to try Darksiders for yourself."

Released earlier this year for home consoles, Darksiders is now available for PC gamers to enjoy in all of its apocalyptic glory. Developed by THQa™s in-house studio, Vigil Gamesa", the Windows PC version of the game has been re-engineered from the ground up to deliver the same great action as the console games, while taking advantage of keyboard and mouse controls.

The Windows PC version of the game has already begun to receive critical acclaim from the gaming press with scores including 91% The Games Machine, 87% Gamers Plus, 86% 3D Juegos, 8/10 Eurogamer.de and 9/10 on Multiplayer.it.

Travis Plane, Vice President of Global Brand Management commented, aIt is important that the PC audience get to experience the same great product as the console audience so we pulled out all the stops to optimize this version. If you didna™t previously buy the console version now is the perfect opportunity to try Darksiders for yourself.a

About Darksiders

Deceived by the forces of evil into prematurely bringing about the end of mankind, WAR a" the first Horseman of the Apocalypse a" must return to Earth to search for the truth and punish those responsible. War must take on the forces of Heaven and Hell, forge uneasy alliances with the very demons he hunts, and journey across the ravaged remains of the Earth on his quest for vengeance. Players harness the apocalyptic power of War, combining brutal attacks and supernatural abilities to decimate enemies who stand in his way. With an extreme arsenal of weapons, War blazes a trail of destruction, and emerges even more deadly atop Ruin, Wara™s fiery phantom steed. Darksiders is now available for Xbox 360^®, PlayStation^® 3 and Windows PC. For more information, please visit [ www.darksiders.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 ]. THQ, Darksiders, Vigil Games and their respective logos are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of THQ Inc.

Microsoft, Xbox, Xbox 360, Xbox LIVE, the Xbox logos, and the Xbox LIVE logo are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and/or other countries.

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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, projections and global release schedule related to the Darksiders video game for Windows PC, 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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