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Racing Fans Buckle Up as THQ'S Juiced(TM): Eliminator for PSP(R) Hits Retail
Company: THQ
Date: 30 Jun 2006
AGOURA HILLS, Calif., June 28 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- THQ Inc. (Nasdaq: THQI - News) today announced the worldwide release of Juiced(TM): Eliminator for the PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system. Developed internally by award-winning Juice Games, Juiced: Eliminator brings real street racing to the PSP, taking advantage of the console's wireless functionality to offer never-before-seen multiplayer games and fiercely competitive pink-slip racing. Juiced: Eliminator is rated "E" for Everyone and is now available for the suggested retail price of $39.99.
"Juiced: Eliminator represents the growth and evolution of a successful, established brand that has shipped over 1.5 million units worldwide to date," said Michael Pattison, global brand director, THQ. "This latest iteration not only offers more cars, tracks, modifications and all-new multiplayer capabilities, but has also been infused with innovation to create a product designed specifically for the handheld market."
Juiced: Eliminator allows gamers to create their own wireless crews and challenge rival teams online in all-new Eliminator, Relay Race and 'pink slip' multiplayer modes, utilizing the latest ad hoc PSP functionality. The game delivers the same pulse-pounding racing action fans expect from the series, with all new tracks, cars, crews and customization options.
Visit www.juiced-racing.com for the latest information on the game.
About Juice Games
Juice Games, a wholly owned subsidiary of THQ Inc., is a UK-based console and handheld games developer. Founded in 2003, it employs over 50 staff at its Warrington offices and was voted best New UK/European Studio in the 2005 Develop Industry Excellence Awards. With an enviable back catalogue that includes TFX, EF2000 and the critically acclaimed but unreleased Lamborghini, Juice Games developed the Juiced street racing simulation for Xbox®, PlayStation®2, PlayStation® Portable and PC.
About THQ
THQ Inc. (Nasdaq: THQI - News) is a leading worldwide developer and publisher of interactive entertainment software. The company develops 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 and www.thqwireless.com. THQ, THQ Wireless, Juiced, Juiced: Eliminator, Juice Games and their respective logos are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of THQ Inc.
"PlayStation", "PS" Family logo and "PSP" are registered trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.
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 release of Juiced: Eliminator 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, 2006, 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.
"Juiced: Eliminator represents the growth and evolution of a successful, established brand that has shipped over 1.5 million units worldwide to date," said Michael Pattison, global brand director, THQ. "This latest iteration not only offers more cars, tracks, modifications and all-new multiplayer capabilities, but has also been infused with innovation to create a product designed specifically for the handheld market."
Juiced: Eliminator allows gamers to create their own wireless crews and challenge rival teams online in all-new Eliminator, Relay Race and 'pink slip' multiplayer modes, utilizing the latest ad hoc PSP functionality. The game delivers the same pulse-pounding racing action fans expect from the series, with all new tracks, cars, crews and customization options.
Visit www.juiced-racing.com for the latest information on the game.
About Juice Games
Juice Games, a wholly owned subsidiary of THQ Inc., is a UK-based console and handheld games developer. Founded in 2003, it employs over 50 staff at its Warrington offices and was voted best New UK/European Studio in the 2005 Develop Industry Excellence Awards. With an enviable back catalogue that includes TFX, EF2000 and the critically acclaimed but unreleased Lamborghini, Juice Games developed the Juiced street racing simulation for Xbox®, PlayStation®2, PlayStation® Portable and PC.
About THQ
THQ Inc. (Nasdaq: THQI - News) is a leading worldwide developer and publisher of interactive entertainment software. The company develops 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 and www.thqwireless.com. THQ, THQ Wireless, Juiced, Juiced: Eliminator, Juice Games and their respective logos are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of THQ Inc.
"PlayStation", "PS" Family logo and "PSP" are registered trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.
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 release of Juiced: Eliminator 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, 2006, 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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