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Leading Fighting Videogame Franchise Set to Expand the Virtual WWE Universe With New Playable Superstars and Clothing Choices
AGOURA HILLS, Calif., Jan 08, 2009 (BUSINESS WIRE) — THQ Inc. (NASDAQ: THQI) and JAKKS Pacific, Inc. (NASDAQ: JAKK) today announced the availability of the first downloadable content package for WWE(R) SmackDown(R) vs. Raw(R) 2009, the latest release in the leading fighting videogame franchise. Now available for download worldwide via PlayStation(R)Network for the PLAYSTATION(R)3 computer entertainment system, the content enables players to update their virtual WWE experience with new playable Superstars and ring gear. WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2009 originally launched on November 9, 2008 and is available at major retailers worldwide.
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10th Anniversary Release from Leading Fighting Videogame Franchise to Offer Unparalleled WWE Virtual Universe Complete With Dynamic New Features, Including First-Ever Tag Team Co-op Storyline!
AGOURA HILLS, Calif. – November 9, 2008 – THQ Inc. (NASDAQ: THQI) and JAKKS Pacific, Inc. (NASDAQ: JAKK) today announced that WWE® SmackDown® vs. Raw® 2009 is now available at retailers throughout North America. Celebrating its 10th anniversary, the latest addition to the leading fighting videogame franchise delivers the definitive simulation of World Wrestling Entertainment live programming, including added depth and realism, a first-ever tag team co-op storyline, multiple ways to generate and share player-created content, as well as the debut of downloadable content. WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2009 is now available for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system, PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system, PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system, WiiT video game console and Nintendo DST, with the mobile version slated to launch on various carriers throughout November. The game is rated “T” for Teen and is available for the suggested retail prices of $59.99 (Xbox 360, PLAYSTATION 3 system); $49.99 (Wii); $39.99 (PlayStation 2 system, PSP system) and $29.99 (Nintendo DS).
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Title Sponsorship to Support Upcoming Launch of WWE® SmackDown® vs. Raw® 2009
London – October 30, 2008 – THQ Inc., on behalf of THQ/JAKKS Pacific, Inc., today announced the company will serve as the title sponsor of World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE)’s Survivor Series European Tour. The 22-date live tour will promote the launch of WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2009 through a number of on-site marketing initiatives across several major European markets.
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Leading Fighting Videogame Franchise Offers Consumers Game Sample and Exclusive Retail Incentives Prior to November Launch
AGOURA HILLS, Calif., Oct 30, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) — THQ Inc. (NASDAQ: THQI) and JAKKS Pacific, Inc. (NASDAQ: JAKK) today announced the WWE(R) SmackDown(R) vs. Raw(R) 2009 playable demo is now available for free download via PlayStation(R)Network exclusively for the PLAYSTATION(R)3 computer entertainment system. In addition, consumers may obtain a demo copy and take advantage of exclusive gift-with-purchase promotions by pre-ordering the game at select retailers. WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2009 is currently scheduled for a North American release on November 9 for the Xbox 360(R) videogame and entertainment system from Microsoft, the PLAYSTATION 3, PlayStation(R)2 computer entertainment system, PSP(R) (PlayStation(R)Portable) system, Wii(TM) home videogame system and Nintendo DS(TM). The mobile version of the game is slated to launch on various carriers throughout November.
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Update: Press release has been corrected by THQ.
AGOURA HILLS, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
Suggested retail price of game in first graph, second sentence of release should read: $29.99 (sted $19.99).
WWE(R) SMACKDOWN(R) VS. RAW(R) 2008 REACHES “PLATINUM HITS” SALES MILESTONE FOR THE XBOX 360(R) VIDEO GAME AND ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM FROM MICROSOFT
THQ Inc. (NASDAQ:THQI) and JAKKS Pacific, Inc. (NASDAQ:JAKK) today announced that WWE(R) SmackDown(R) vs. Raw(R) 2008 has achieved “Platinum Hits” status for the Xbox 360(R) video game and entertainment system from Microsoft. The game originally launched in November 2007 and is now available for the suggested retail price of $29.99.
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Agreement with Vertigo Games Announced to Develop First-Ever, PC-Online SmackDown vs. Raw Experience
AGOURA HILLS, Calif. & SEOUL, South Korea–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Sept. 18, 2008–THQ Inc. (NASDAQ:THQI) and JAKKS Pacific, Inc. (NASDAQ:JAKK) today announced an agreement with PC-Online game developer Vertigo Games for WWE(R) SmackDown(R) vs. Raw(R) Online (working title). Scheduled for release in Asia in late 2010, WWE SmackDown vs. Raw Online will mark the debut of the popular SmackDown vs. Raw franchise in the PC-online space.
“We are pleased to bring the #1 fighting franchise, WWE SmackDown vs. Raw, to an online format, offering gamers an immersive online experience based on the world of the WWE,” said Brian Farrell, president and CEO of THQ. “We view the online game market as an important driver of future growth and this new title further expands our portfolio of great games for this exciting market.”
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AGOURA HILLS, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Aug. 26, 2008–THQ Inc. (NASDAQ:THQI) and JAKKS Pacific, Inc. (NASDAQ:JAKK) today announced that WWE(R) SmackDown(R) vs. Raw(R) 2008, the ninth release from the leading fighting videogame franchise, has joined Sony’s “Greatest Hits” collection for the PlayStation(R)2 computer entertainment system and PSP(R) (PlayStation(R)Portable) system. Both versions of the videogame originally launched in November 2007 and are now available for the suggested retail price of $19.99.
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