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Science and Technology
Tue, November 2, 2010 Friendly Competition Heads Home to Family Night as THQ Ships Wheel of Fortune and Jeopardy!
AGOURA HILLS, Calif.--([ BUSINESS WIRE ])--Whether buying a vowel or solving the Daily Double, the fun is interactive as THQ Inc. (NASDAQ: THQI) today announced that [ Wheel of Fortune ]and[ Jeopardy! ]are now available for the Wiia" system and Nintendo DSa" family of hand-held systems. Fans of all ages can now experience the challenge, competition and fun of the nationa™s top-rated game shows in the comfort of their own living rooms. Wheel of Fortune and Jeopardy! are rated E for everyone and have a suggested retail price of $29.99 for both the Wii and DS versions.
"Wheel of Fortune and Jeopardy! are two of the most iconic game shows ever and THQ is excited to offer fans the most advanced video game versions of these perennial favorites this holiday season."
Each game delivers the authentic game show experiences that made each show an icon of American television. The stakes are high in Wheel of Fortune as up to three players spin the wheel, select letters and solve more than eight thousand word puzzles with Pat Sajak and Vanna White. The Jeopardy! video game recreates the showa™s famous set and challenges playersa™ intellect with three players competing in Jeopardy!, Double Jeopardy! and Final Jeopardy! Alex Trebek and Clue Crew member Kelly Miyahara are also on hand to test playersa™ knowledge. The DS versions of both Wheel of Fortune and Jeopardy! utilize the platforma™s handwriting recognition ability to allow players to write answers and solve the puzzles, just like on the actual shows!
Martin Good, Executive Vice President of THQa™s Kids, Family, Casual Games and Online Global Services division, states: aWheel of Fortune and Jeopardy! are two of the most iconic game shows ever and THQ is excited to offer fans the most advanced video game versions of these perennial favorites this holiday season.a
aTHQ has recreated the classic game play and feel of both Wheel of Fortune and Jeopardy! and with the integration of the latest console technology, has created the most interactive experience to date for both titles. Ia™m confident these new versions will delight game show fans of any age,a added Mark Caplan, Vice President Licensing, Sony Pictures Consumer Products, Inc.
About the Wheel of Fortune Video Game
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 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 Miia" 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 Jeopardy!, comes to Wii and Nintendo DS. The video game is hosted 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. Additionally, Kelly Miyahara from the Clue Crew will present contestants with visual clues, and 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 playera™s statistics, such as number of wins and fastest response time.
For more information, please visit [ www.thq.com ].
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 has been the #1 syndicated series since its inception and has earned 5 Emmy Awards. With more than 25 million viewers per week, syndicationa™s most successful series continues to attract a larger audience than many primetime television shows. Wheel of Fortune is produced in High Definition 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 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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