Players Take Control of an X-Wing Fighter and Battle Against the Dark Side

MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--THQ Wireless Inc., a subsidiary of THQ Inc., (NASDAQ:THQI) today announced Star Wars^TM: Trench Run is now available for download globally on iTunes for $4.99. The game, developed by leading studio Infrared5 in conjunction with Lucasfilm Ltd., leverages the iPhone platform to deliver simple motion controls and realistic game play to enable players to recreate one of their favorite scenes from Star Wars: Episode IV A New Hope.

"Leading development studio Infrared5 has delivered a world-class iPhone game that lives up to Star Wars' fans expectations as they relive one of the most recognized scenes in this epic saga," said Adam Comiskey, vice president, THQ Wireless. "The iPhone is an excellent gaming platform and Star Wars^TM: Trench Run is a great example of the quality line-up of games we plan to release on the iPhone over the coming months."

"We've really pushed the capabilities of Apple's mobile devices with Star Wars^TM: Trench Run," said Chris Allen, CEO of Infrared5. "The graphics are like a console game, and the controls are so responsive it really feels like you are Luke Skywalker flying an X-wing, attempting to take down the Death Star single-handedly. I can't tell you how excited we are to see it go live, and get feedback on what other Star Wars fans think of the game."

About the Star Wars: Trench Run Game

Mission: Use the Force to destroy the Death Star before it can fire upon the small Rebel base on Yavin's jungle moon. As part of the Rebel Alliance's Red Squadron, players dogfight with TIE fighters above the Death Star's surface, dodging obstacles and laser-fire as they maneuver into position to target a small thermal exhaust port the size of a womp rat. If successful, a direct hit will cause a chain reaction that will destroy the Death Star, thus saving the Rebel base from impending doom.

Features:

• Force Power - Slow down time and increase agility to bring TIE fighters into shooting range, and to dodge obstacles while flying down the trench.
• Breathtaking 3D Experience - Incredible 3D graphics based on the original Star Wars movie.
• Hidden Features - Players are just going to have to find out what these are.
• Amazing Special Effects - Including lighting, advanced shaders, explosions and incredible lifelike models.
• Original Music and Sound Effects - Combined with real movie footage for complete immersion into the Star Wars universe.
• True-Life Flight - Accelerometer controls with life-like physics.
• Addictive Game Play - Ever increasing challenges, and tons of replay value.
• Multiple Points of View - Featuring both chase cam and cockpit modes.
• Mission Mode - With story board, music and dialogue from the original Star Wars movie
• Arcade Modes - For increased re-playability, includes both Trench Run and Dog Fighting modes.
• Multiple Difficulty Levels - From Easy to Jedi.
• Optimized Gaming Experience - To work on the 3G, with special graphical features for the 3GS, iPod Touch 2nd Gen and future devices.
• Leader Boards - Players compete against others across the world for the top spot. Find out who are the true Jedi.

THQ Wireless' growing line of successful Star Wars titles span several genres including Star Wars^TM: The Force Unleashed, The Lightsaber^TM Unleashed, the side-scrolling Revenge of the Sith, space shooter Battle Above Coruscant and action titles like LEGO Star Wars^TM Mobile and LEGO^® Star Wars^TM II Mobile.

Star Wars^TM: Trench Run can be purchased directly at http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/star-wars-trench-run/id335685707?mt=8.

About Infrared5

Specializing in developing cutting-edge experiences for the Flash, Unity3D and iPhone platforms, Infrared5 has excelled at building sites, games, components, virtual worlds and RIAs for companies like Adobe, NBC Universal, Wrigley's and Ribbit. Infrared5 is also well known for their work and expertise on open source projects like Red5 and Papervision3D.

About THQ Wireless

THQ Wireless Inc., a subsidiary of THQ Inc. (NASDAQ:THQI), is a global leader in mobile entertainment, offering a wide range of wireless products, including games, personalization products, information services and messaging based on top brands such as the WWE, Star Wars and popular Nickelodeon properties. Headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, THQ Wireless has offices worldwide, in addition to distribution agreements through wireless carriers across the globe. Further information can be found at www.thqwireless.com. THQ Wireless is a registered trademark of THQ Wireless Inc.

Lucasfilm, STAR WARS^TM and related properties are trademarks and/or copyrights, in the United States and other countries, of Lucasfilm Ltd. and/or its affiliates. TM & © Lucasfilm Ltd. All rights reserved. All other trademarks and trade names are properties of their respective owners.

The statements contained in this press release that are not historical facts may be "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements are based on current expectations, estimates and projections about the business of THQ Inc. and its subsidiaries (collectively referred to as "THQ"), including, but not limited to, expectations and projections related to the Star Wars: Trench Run video game on mobile handsets, as well as the company's plans to publish future games on the iPhone over the coming months, and are based upon management's current beliefs and certain assumptions made by management. Such forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to, business, competitive, economic, legal, political and technological factors affecting our industry, operations, markets, products or pricing. Readers should carefully review the risk factors and the information that could materially affect THQ's financial results, described in other documents that THQ files from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal period ended March 31, 2009, and particularly the discussion of risk factors set forth therein. Unless otherwise required by law, THQ disclaims any obligation to update its view on any such risks or uncertainties or to revise or publicly release the results of any revision to these forward-looking statements. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this press release.

Contacts

THQ Wireless
Adam Comiskey
adam.comiskey@thq.com
or
THQ/Investor Relations
Julie MacMedan, 818-871-5125
investor@thq.com