AGOURA HILLS, Calif., March 22 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- THQ Inc. (Nasdaq: THQI) today announced Worms: Open Warfare has shipped for the PSP(TM) (PlayStation(R)Portable) system and Nintendo DS(TM). Featuring a return to the classic Worms gameplay, Worms: Open Warfare has been updated, improved and features explosive new multiplayer wireless modes designed specifically for handheld platforms. Worms: Open Warfare is rated "E10+" and will be available at retail outlets throughout North America for the suggested retail price of $39.99 on the PSP system and $29.99 on Nintendo DS.
"Team 17 has delivered a game that returns to the much-loved 2D Worms gameplay while retaining all of the same humor and the outrageous arsenal of weapons the franchise is best known for," said Mickey Torode, senior global brand manager, THQ. "Continuing the franchise that has seen global sales success for the past decade, Worms: Open Warfare for the PSP system and Nintendo DS offers all-new single and multiplayer features providing handheld gamers with the ultimate in pick-up-and-play gaming mayhem!"
About Worms: Open Warfare
* Up to four players can fight it out in all-new wireless multiplayer!
* Players can challenge dynamic and fiendish A.I. characters with unique personalities in single-player mode.
* Offers a huge arsenal of favourite weapons so players can worm their way to victory!
* Delivers six all-new crazy landscapes to randomly generate as players wish, from London and Hawaii to outer space.
To learn more about Worms: Open Warfare visit
www.thq.com/worms.
About Team17 Software Ltd
Team17 is a high caliber interactive entertainment development studio based in West Yorkshire, UK. Founded in 1990, making it one of the longest established wholly independent game studios in the world, Team17 has consistently developed high quality entertainment titles throughout its 15 year history for all major gaming platforms. Team17 is currently developing new titles on current, next-generation and new handheld systems. Their key franchises include Worms, Alien Breed, Superfrog and Body Blows. Worms is a registered trademark of Team17 Software Ltd.
About THQ Inc.
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 and
www.thqwireless.com. THQ, THQ Wireless and their respective logos are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of THQ Inc.
"PSP" is a trademark and "PlayStation" and the "PS" Family logo are registered trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. Memory Stick Duo(TM) may be required (sold separately).
TM, (R) and Nintendo DS are trademarks of Nintendo. (C) 2004 Nintendo.
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