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THQ Gets the Party Started with the Release of Dance Paradisea" on Kinect for Xbox 360

^{Published on 2011-02-11 03:40:52 - Market Wire}
 

AGOURA HILLS, Calif.--([ BUSINESS WIRE ])--Pop-music fans who are eagerly awaiting the debut of Lady Gaga's new single at this year's Grammy Awards will be able to dance along to the songs that made the musical superstar a household name as two of her biggest hits are featured in the new Dance Paradisea" video game from THQ Inc. (NASDAQ:THQI), which is scheduled to debut at North American retailers on Tuesday, Feb. 15.

"Ita™s perfect for a family gathering or a big group event where everyone wants to dance and laugh together."

Available exclusively on Kinecta" for Xbox 360®, the all-new dance game includes top pop hits of the last three decades, including Lady Gagaa™s aBad Romancea and aPoker Face,a Rihannaa™s aDisturbia,a and Gwen Stefania™s aHollaback Girla and aWhat Are You Waiting For.a Dance Paradise makes it both incredibly easy and fun to move to the groove of some of the biggest dance music hits of all time. Two players can dance alongside each other in Dance Paradise, and with the addition of the music videos for each song, the game turns any occasion into a dance party for all ages.

In addition to current hits, Dance Paradise also features such classics as Gloria Gaynora™s aI Will Survivea and Kool & the Ganga™s aCelebration.a With fun, easy-to-follow dance moves that get the whole body moving, Dance Paradise lets everyone party together on the living room floor, whether they move like pros or have two left feet.

aDance Paradise was created to be easy enough for kids to pick up, yet fun and challenging for teens and adults alike,a said Martin Good, THQa™s Executive Vice President of Kids, Family and Casual Games. aIta™s perfect for a family gathering or a big group event where everyone wants to dance and laugh together.a

In Dance Paradise, players can dance solo or side-by-side with another player, as they attempt to mirror the movements of the on-screen avatars, and watch as their Xbox Avatar interprets these movements. Dance Paradise features a aVersusa mode, challenging players to replicate moves as accurately as possible before their avatars reach the end of four colored bars. The game includes 40 pop, hip-hop, R&B and disco hits -- the most songs featured in a Kinect for Xbox 360 game -- and also showcases original music videos from the artists. Players can watch the videos while they play or use aVideo Boxa mode that lets players watch the videos separately.

Dance Paradise is rated T for teen and is scheduled to be available on Feb. 15 in North America for a suggested retail price of $49.99.

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 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 Dance Paradise video game is 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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