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THQ Launches Month-Long Art Contest to Celebrate Seasona?s Hottest Video Game Gift

^{Published on 2010-12-17 03:40:44 - Market Wire}
 

AGOURA HILLS, Calif.--([ BUSINESS WIRE ])--Ita™s been featured on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, Extra and CNN, and has been so popular some online retailers sold out of their initial supplies a" now THQ (NASDAQ: THQI) is inviting fans of the [ uDraw GameTablet ]a"to take part in its first ever online contest at [ http://www.WorldofuDraw.com/contests ].

"While there are many Wii accessories out there, none are so fundamentally transformative as THQa™s uDraw tablet."

Starting today, THQ is hosting a month-long contest in which [ uDraw GameTablet ] users can submit winter-themed artwork they created on the popular device a" with a grand prize pack of favorite THQ video games for Wiia" worth $500 a plus, the chance to have their art used as the primary background on WorldofuDraw.com.

The aWinter Wonderlanda contest is open to members of the free-to-join Club uDraw at WorldofuDraw.com. Club uDraw is a fun way for uDrawa" lovers to stay connected to a growing community of digital artists, to find exclusive videos and to get first-hand information about the latest games for the [ uDraw GameTablet ].

Since its introduction on Nov. 14, the [ uDraw GameTablet ] has become one of the most sought-after holiday gifts: Some online retailers like ToysRUs.com and Walmart.com reported selling out of initial shipments. THQ is working with retailers to ensure stock is on hand to meet demand during the busiest shopping season of the year.

aThe response from consumers and the media to uDraw has been fantastic,a said Martin Good, Executive Vice President of THQa™s Kids, Family and Casual Games and Global Online Services. aWea™re exploring exciting ways to engage with uDraw fans, and building an online community for them to showcase their art and share their enthusiasm.a

The [ uDraw GameTablet ] was part of Ellena™s a12 Days of Giveawaysa on Dec. 10, and was showcased in the syndicated entertainment-news show Extra on Dec. 8. CNN called the [ uDraw GameTablet ]aphenomenala and aso creative,a while The New York Daily News said it adoes a masterful joba at letting users tap into their inner artist through their video game consoles. Wired.com wrote, aWhile there are many Wii accessories out there, none are so fundamentally transformative as THQa™s uDraw tablet.a

Since debuting, the [ uDraw GameTablet ]a" which has a suggested retail price of $69.99, including the uDraw Studioa" game a" has consistently been among the top 10 videogame titles offered at Amazon.com.

Now, uDraw artists can potentially win a prize package worth approximately $500 of Wiia" games a" and have their art featured on the homepage of WorldofuDraw.com. For details on how to enter the uDraw art contest, visit [ www.WorldofuDraw.com ], then register to become a member of Club uDraw. Contest entry is as simple as submitting an image of uDraw-created artwork (in the PNG file format) for consideration. Full details can be found online.

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 ]. THQ, uDraw, uDraw GameTablet 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 "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 uDraw GameTablet and related software, and are based upon management'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 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, 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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