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THQ SHIPS POWER RANGERS TIME FORCE FOR GAME BOY ADVANCE
CALABASAS HILLS, CA - September 24, 2001 THQ Inc. (NASDAQ NMS: THQI) and Saban Consumer Products today announced the release of Power Rangers Time Force™ for Game Boy® Advance. With its premier in February 2001, Power Rangers Time Force is the highest rated “live action” TV show among boys 2-11 on Saturday mornings according to Nielsen ratings. Developed by Vicarious Visions, Power Rangers Time Force for Game Boy Advance is now available at retail outlets nationwide along with the previously released PC version. The PlayStationâ version is anticipated to release fall 2001.
“Given the longevity and appeal of the Power Rangers TV show which is now in its 9th season, THQ is delighted to extend its Power Rangers videogames franchise to the Game Boy Advance,” said Germaine Gioia, Vice President, Licensing, THQ. “We have combined the development talents of Vicarious Visions and the strength of the Power Rangers brand to bring Game Boy Advance enthusiasts of all ages a fun, action-packed gaming experience.”
“Both the Power Rangers TV show and consumer product lines continue to enjoy popularity among kids of all ages,” stated Sharon Markowitz, Senior Vice President, Licensing and Merchandising. “THQ’s knowledge in the kids’ videogame category makes them a great partner in delivering quality interactive software to our Power Rangers fans.”
Power Rangers Time Force for Game Boy Advance allows players to assume the role of their favorite Power Rangers hero in a quest to find and battle the evil Ransik through time and multiple theme-based levels including the Wild West, Ancient Egypt, the Roman Empire and the 21st Century. Players must stop Ransik’s evil minions, the Cyclobots, from manipulating the time line.
For more information on the Power Rangers Time Force line of software and the rest of THQ’s 2001 line-up, visit www.thq.com.
Vicarious Visions develops games for all major handheld and consoles systems including Nintendo® Game Boy® Advance, PlayStation® and PlayStation® 2, and Microsoft Xbox™. The Troy, NY- based company plans to complete 10 titles in 2001.
Saban Consumer Products leads the industry in delivering innovative properties to market in all forms of consumer products and promotions. From classic brands to breakthrough successes, the company’s innovation and marketing drive have resulted in creating some of the most successful brands in the kids entertainment industry.
THQ Inc. develops and publishes interactive entertainment software worldwide for a variety of platforms including PC CD-ROM and those manufactured by Microsoft, Nintendo and Sony. For more information, visit www.thq.com.
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This press release contains statements that are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements are based on current expectations, estimates and projections about THQ’s business based, in part, on assumptions made by its management. These statements are not guarantees of THQ’s future performance and involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict. Therefore, actual outcomes and results may differ materially from what is expressed or forecasted in such forward-looking statements due to numerous factors, including, but not limited to, those described above and the following: changes in demand for THQ’s products, product mix, the timing of customer orders and deliveries, the impact of competitive products and pricing and difficulties encountered in the integration of acquired businesses. In addition, such statements could be affected by growth rates and market conditions relating to the interactive software industry and general domestic and international economic conditions. Specific information concerning these and other such factors is contained in the preliminary prospectus contained in THQ’s Registration Statement on Form S-3 filed with the Securities Exchange Commission on August 20, 2001, as amended. A copy of this filing may be obtained by contacting THQ or the SEC. The forward-looking statements contained herein speak only as of the date on which they are made, and THQ does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this release.
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