News - Monday 7th February 2005 - 6:00pm
THQ Wireless Inc., a leading publisher of mobile entertainment games, announced
today that Worms Forts, a unique action-strategy game for mobile phones
has won the '2005 Game of The Year' award. This award is given by Highbury Entertainment's
What Cellphone magazine and honours excellence and innovation in game design.
The award underscores THQ Wireless' commitment to creating outstanding quality
products. Stemming from the 8 million selling PC and video games Worms franchise,
the original Worms game is one of the best selling mobile phone games ever. Worms
Forts went on to better this, being one of the most successful games on Vodafone
Live! last year.
The game, which was developed by Rockpool Games, is inspired by the Worms Forts
console and PC game, created by British games developer Team17 Software and it
is obvious why the gameplay has won over players globally. In a battle to victory,
a team of 4 Worms is commanded through historically themed worlds. Players have
typically been captivated by the seemingly endless ways to blast your opponents
as well as the humour of the entire Worms series.
Accompanying the Best Java game category, What Cellphone wrote "Worms Forts
is the kind of game mobile phones have been crying out for.... the perfect mix
of old school cool that 30-something phone obsessed will warm to, yet it's simplicity
and utterly daft humour will pull in a broad audience..... WILL guarantee hours
of fun!"
"We're really thrilled that the mobile press has recognized Worms Forts,"
said James Scalpello, THQ Wireless European Marketing Manager. "We view the
Worms name as a powerful franchise in wireless gaming for years to come."
What Cellphone is the UK's biggest-selling mobile phone magazine and is published
by Highbury Entertainment, home of many market-leading leisure and technology
titles. Packed with tests of all the latest handsets, comprehensive and easy-to-follow
buying advice plus regular features covering the mobile internet and other key
technology developments, the magazine is aimed at both discerning consumer and
business mobile phone buyers who wish to make an informed decision about which
tariff, handset and
network to choose. What Cellphone caters for both the first-timer with little
knowledge of the mobile market and the seasoned mobile user looking for information
on new handsets, services and accessories.
For more information on Worms Forts, please visit www.thqwireless.com.
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 based on top
licenses such as the WWETM, Star Wars, popular Nickelodeon properties and professional
sports leagues including the NFL, NBA, NHL, PLAYERS INC, MLBPA, NHLPA and the
NHRA. THQ Wireless' controlling interest in MINICK allows for the delivery of
a wide range of content via text messaging to the universal short code MYTHQ (69847),
placing the company at the forefront of this rapidly growing 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 Team 17 Software
Team 17 Software Limited is a privately owned high calibre entertainment software
development company headquartered in West Yorkshire, England. Team 17 has developed
over 120 SKUs in its thirteen-year history and specializes in quality original
titles using proprietary technology across all major hardware platforms. Key Team
17 franchises and brands include Worms, Alien Breed, Project X and Superfrog.
For more information, visit the Team 17 website at www.team17.com.
About THQ
THQ Inc. is a leading, worldwide developer and publisher of interactive entertainment
software for a variety of hardware platforms including those manufactured by Sony
Computer Entertainment America Inc., Nintendo and Microsoft as well as PC CD-ROM
and wireless devices. The THQ web site is located at www.thq.com.
THQ, THQ Wireless and their respective logos are trademarks and/or registered
trademarks of THQ Inc.
About Rockpool Games
Rockpool is one Europe's leading developers of games and content for mobile devices.
Based in Manchester and London, Rockpool's UK studios develop compelling licensed
and original content for the market's leading global companies such as THQ Wireless,
Sorrent, Mforma and Siemens Mobile. Rockpool has created numerous original games
and entertainment titles and have won numerous awards including a BAFTA nomination.
For more information, visit the Rockpool Games website at www.rockpoolgames.com.