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THQ SHIPS POWER RANGERS TIME FORCE FOR PLAYSTATION GAME CONSOLE
CALABASAS HILLS, CA – November 5, 2001 THQ Inc. (NASDAQ NMS: THQI) and BVS Consumer Products announced the release of Power Rangers Time Force™ for the for the PS one™. According to Nielsen ratings, Power Rangers Time Force is the second highest rated Saturday morning show among boys ages two to 11 for broadcast TV and cable. Power Rangers Time Force for PS one is now available at retail outlets nationwide along with the previously released Game Boy Advance, Game Boy Color and PC versions.
“The popularity and longevity of the Power Rangers TV show has translated into quality consumer products reaching millions of devoted fans,” said Germaine Gioia, Vice President, Licensing, THQ. “THQ is thrilled to bring Power Rangers fans a brand new gaming adventure for PS one.”
“Now in its ninth season, the Power Rangers show continues to enjoy success among its key TV audience in addition to consistently topping consumer product charts,” stated Sharon Markowitz-Bennett, senior vice president, licensing and merchandising, BVS. “THQ’s knowledge in the kids’ videogame category makes them a great partner in delivering quality interactive software to our Power Rangers fans.”
In Power Rangers Time Force for PS one, players assume the role of their favorite Power Rangers hero in a quest to find and stop the evil Ransik and his Cyclobot minions from manipulating the time line and stealing priceless ancient artifacts. Players will traverse seven 3D levels including settings in the Wild West, Prehistoric Age, a medieval castle, Ancient Rome and the 21st Century based on the Power Rangers Time Force TV show.
For more information on the Power Rangers Time Force line of software and the rest of THQ’s holiday 2001 line-up, visit www.thq.com.
BVS Consumer Products is a division of ABC Family Worldwide (formerly Saban Consumer Products and Fox Family Worldwide). 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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