The Pinball of the Dead Shipping

CALABASAS HILLS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 18, 2002--THQ Inc. (NASDAQ NMS: THQI - News) and SEGA® Corporation today announced the release of "THE PINBALL OF THE DEAD(TM)" for Game Boy® Advance. Inspired by SEGA's popular "House of the Dead" franchise, "The Pinball of the Dead" challenges players to shoot, tilt, and flip their way across three challenging boards in order to rescue citizens and destroy zombies. Developed by SEGA's WOW Entertainment, "THE PINBALL OF THE DEAD" is the latest title in THQ's exclusive Game Boy Advance co-publishing agreement with SEGA. "We are very excited to continue our Game Boy Advance relationship with SEGA with this latest release, 'THE PINBALL OF THE DEAD,'" said Alison Locke, executive vice president, North American Publishing, THQ. "'THE PINBALL OF THE DEAD' will help THQ maintain its leadership in the handheld category." "The release of 'THE PINBALL OF THE DEAD' further demonstrates SEGA's commitment to bringing our amazing content to all video game platforms," said Charles Bellfield, vice president of strategic planning and corporate affairs, SEGA of America, Inc. "Working with THQ to deliver the SEGA experience to an even wider audience will help us achieve our long-term goal of becoming the leading global publisher of interactive entertainment." About "THE PINBALL OF THE DEAD" Inspired by SEGA's "House of the Dead" franchise, "THE PINBALL OF THE DEAD" challenges players to rescue citizens and destroy zombies in a fast-action pinball game. Each board features multiple-tiers packed with challenges, hidden horrors, and vile bosses, requiring players to master different techniques for destroying each type. "THE PINBALL OF THE DEAD" was developed by SEGA's WOW Entertainment, the creators of the "House of the Dead" franchise.