The Revenge of Shinobi ships

THQ Ships THE REVENGE OF SHINOBI For Game Boy Advance THQ Sends SEGA's Mythical Ninja On New Adventure CALABASAS HILLS, Calif. - Nov. 13, 2002 - THQ® Inc. (Nasdaq: THQI - News) and SEGA of America today shipped THE REVENGE OF SHINOBI(TM) for Game Boy® Advance. Set in ancient Japan, THE REVENGE OF SHINOBI picks up from the classic arcade story and follows the warrior ninja Shinobi as he frees the world from the curse of Ashira-O. THE REVENGE OF SHINOBI is now available at major retail outlets nationwide. "Named to EGM's top 100 games of all time, `The Revenge of Shinobi' franchise is expected to thrive with this next evolution on Game Boy Advance, as well as a Playstation 2 version available for holiday," said Alison Locke, executive vice president, North American publishing, THQ. "Shinobi is a popular and recognizable brand with a history of strong sales success, and we are delighted to add it to our Game Boy Advance lineup." "SEGA is known for its amazing library of classic content such as `Shinobi,'" said Charles Bellfield, vice president of strategic planning and corporate affairs, SEGA of America, Inc. "Now available on the Game Boy Advance platform, THE REVENGE OF SHINOBI will appeal to fans of the original, as well a new generation of gamers." About "The Revenge of Shinobi" To break the iron grasp of evil Ashira-O's curse, Shinobi must recover five elemental swords and defeat the Shoguns who wield them. It will take stealth, strength, and the mastery of the mystic arts for Shinobi to battle his way through the ancient lands. Features: Over 20 levels of gameplay with boss battles, sub-maps, and hidden levels true to the original "Shinobi" arcade game Achieve new Ninja abilities and techniques as your adventure progresses. Replay levels to locate hidden areas and battle new warriors For more information about THE REVENGE OF SHINOBI and the rest of THQ's holiday line-up, please visit: www.thq.com