5th February 2003: THQ Wireless, a subsidiary of leading videogame publisher THQ ® Inc. (NASDAQ THQI), today announced that it work with Nokia to provide games for the new N-Gage(TM) mobile game deck. Under the terms of the agreement, three of THQ Wireless' leading games titles - MotoGP(TM), MLBPA Players Choice Baseball (working title) and Red Faction® will be available when the N-Gage starts shipping.
The games, which will be available on memory cards, include such additional features as near distance multiplayer gaming over Bluetooth as well as downloadable and uploadable mobile elements.
Tim Walsh, Sr. VP, International Publishing and Wireless, THQ Inc., said: "This collaboration with Nokia draws upon THQ's experience and expertise in both the console and wireless games markets. The new N-Gage(TM) platform is a great fit for THQ as it combines the traditional console method of distribution with the potential for additional revenue for service providers enabled by the N-Gage's multiplayer capabilities."
"We are committed to delivering high quality games with compelling gameplay from world-renowned games publishers on the new N-Gage(TM) mobile game deck," said Ilkka Raiskinen, Senior Vice President, Entertainment and Media Business Unit, Nokia Mobile Phones. "We are delighted to work with THQ Wireless to bring a number of their leading titles to the N-Gage(TM) platform."
About THQ Wireless
THQ Wireless is a world-leading publisher and distributor of games for mobile phones with a current catalogue of more than fifty titles. The company is a subsidiary of THQ Inc. (NASDAQ: THQI). For further information, visit www.thqwireless.com.
About THQ
THQ Inc. is a leading, worldwide developer and publisher of interactive entertainment software for a variety of hardware platforms including PC CD-ROM, wireless devices, and those manufactured by Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc., Nintendo and Microsoft. The THQ web site is located at www.thq.com.
About Nokia
Nokia is the world leader in mobile communications. Backed by its experience, innovation, user-friendliness and reliable solutions, the company has become the leading supplier of mobile phones and a leading supplier of mobile, fixed broadband and IP networks. By adding mobility to the Internet, Nokia creates new opportunities for companies and further enriches the daily lives of people. Nokia is a broadly held company with listings on six major exchanges. For further information, visit www.nokia.com.
For more information:
THQ
Adam Comiskey
Commercial Director, THQ Wireless
Telephone: +49 (0)2151 4189220
Email: acomiskey@thq.com
Maggie Templeman
Media Relations, THQ Wireless
Telephone: +44 (0)1494 483674
Email: mtempleman@easynet.co.uk
Nokia
Nokia Mobile Phones
Communications
Tel. +358 7180 08000
Email: Nokia.mobile.phones@nokia.com
www.nokia.com