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Espoo, Finland - Nokia, Games Workshop and THQ Wireless today announced the debut
of the highly successful Warhammer 40,000 franchise to the N-Gage platform with
Warhammer 40,000: Glory in Death.
The highly acclaimed classic tabletop strategy game from Games Workshop has been
produced and developed for the N-Gage platform for Warhammer 40,000 fans to unite
and embark on multiplayer war game via Bluetooth connection and the N-Gage Arena,
Nokia's global mobile online gaming community.
Gregg Sauter, Director, Games Publishing, Nokia said "Warhammer 40,000 is a well-loved
brand by sci-fi action strategy aficionados internationally, with over 100 million
miniature characters being sold annually through Games Workshop." Sauter continued,
"Developed by Razorback, our version has maintained the original's well designed
systems and game play and provides fans with an authentic Warhammer 40,000 experience.
Mix in a highly immersive experience where gamers can play anywhere, anytime and
the ability for Warhammer 40,000: Glory in Death fans to play against other fans
via the N-Gage Arena, and we think gamers are going to be thrilled."
Set in the far future, Warhammer 40,000: Glory in Death on the N-Gage platform
contains the entire Warhammer 40,000 experience where players control one of four
races: the Orks, Space Marines, Eldar and Chaos Marines- each with their own history
and game style to master and control across four campaigns in one interlocking
story. Warhammer 40,000: Glory in Death re-creates the immersive experience for
new or veteran players in single player campaign mode or two player Hotseat with
one N-Gage game deck, or two players via Bluetooth connection or N-Gage Arena.
Packed full of great visual content, Warhammer 40,000: Glory in Death uses a
distinct visual style to bring the Warhammer 40,000 universe to life on the N-Gage
platform. This is further assisted by original in-game character artwork being
designed by Mike McMahon, one of 2000AD's most popular comic artists, most known
for WatchTower and Fat City.
First look of the game is offered to selected media at GenCon in Indianapolis,
USA and Leipzig Games Convention in Germany. Warhammer 40,000 on the N-Gage game
deck is expected to take over N-Gage gamers' world in winter 2006.
About N-Gage
The N-Gage game deck is an innovative mobile device that is creating an entirely
new market for the games industry. Built for active gamers, the N-Gage platform
is the first mobile and connected game deck to feature online high-quality 3D
multiplayer game play over Bluetooth wireless technology and GPRS. The N-Gage
device also offers unique online games services as well as a comprehensive and
growing games catalogue from the leading game publishers. Nokia is the world leader
in mobile communications. Nokia and N-Gage are trademarks or registered trademarks
of Nokia Corporation.
About Games Workshop
Games Workshop Group PLC is the world's largest tabletop wargames company. Based
in Nottingham, UK, it designs, manufactures and distributes its range of Warhammer
and Warhammer 40,000 games, model soldiers, novels, through more than 320 of its
own Hobby centres, mail order, Internet and more than 4,000 independent retailers
in more than 50 countries worldwide. It also develops collectible card games,
and role-playing games. Games Workshop, Warhammer, Warhammer 40,000, Warhammer
40,000: Glory in Death, and all images, races and characters from the Warhammer
40,000 universe are either ®, TM and/or © Games Workshop Ltd 2000-2005, variably
registered in the UK and other countries around the world. All rights reserved.
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
licenses such as the WWETM, Star Wars, popular
Nickelodeon properties and professional sports leagues including the NFL, NBA,
NHL, MLB and the NHRA. In addition to wireless entertainment products, THQ Wireless'
controlling interest in MINICK gives the company access to one of the largest
premium messaging networks in the world in order to offer a
broad range of services from content distribution to mobile marketing campaigns
and place the company at the forefront of this rapidly growing messaging market.
Headquartered in Calabasas, California, 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
About THQ
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 in the United States, United Kingdom, France,
Germany, Spain, Korea and Australia. 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. |
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