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Plan an Island Getaway to Margaritaville Online Coming to Facebook and iOS Devices from THQ

^{Published on 2011-05-25 08:10:48 - Market Wire}
 

AGOURA HILLS, Calif.--([ BUSINESS WIRE ])--THQ Inc. (NASDAQ: THQI) today announced Margaritaville Online,an everyday escape to a tropical paradise inspired by the lifestyle of author and singer-songwriter, Jimmy Buffett, will be available on Facebook and iOS devices Fall 2011. Soon, friends will be able to play and party in an immersive 3D paradise, filled with frozen concoctions, music and adventure.

"With Margaritaville Online, fans across the globe can party together any time and any place."

aThe Margaritaville laidback state of mind is inherently social, and THQ has captured the spirit of that lifestyle in this game,a said Buffett. aWith Margaritaville Online, fans across the globe can party together any time and any place.a

Throughout his more than 40-year career, Jimmy Buffett has welcomed fans into his carefree world where remarkable characters are around every corner, and ita™s always happy hour. By creating their own online beach oasis, Margaritaville Online players can party in paradise with friends, build a bar, form a band, throw parties and embark on tropical adventures in an open world full of island entertainment and playful mini-games. A virtual trip to the tropics set to a soundtrack of classic Buffett tunes, Margaritaville Online allows players to interact with characters from Buffetta™s own literary works including Captain Tony, first introduced to fans in Buffetta™s song aLast Mango in Paris.a

Margaritaville Online is developed by Exploding Barrel Games and published by THQ. The game will be unveiled in THQa™s booth at the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) industry trade show, taking place June 7-9 in Los Angeles.

Margaritaville Online will be available for Facebook, iPad and iPhone Fall 2011. Media assets (press only) are available here: [ http://bhimpact.gamespress.com/product_page.asp?i=1188 ]

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.

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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 Margaritaville Online video game, 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 Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal period ended March 31, 2010, and subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, and particularly the discussion of trends and 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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