THQ Inc. (NASDAQ: THQI) and GameStop (NYSE: GME) today
announced the companies will host an Epic Reward Giveaway for UFC
Undisputed 3, the forthcoming release in the critically acclaimed
and best-selling mixed martial arts (MMA) videogame franchise based
on the Ultimate Fighting Championship organization. GameStop
PowerUp rewards members who make a purchase or trade transaction
in-store between January 1, 2012 at 12:00 a.m. CT and January 31,
2012 at 11:59 p.m. CT at any U.S. GameStop store will automatically
be entered in a giveaway to win a free UFC VIP experience at an
upcoming UFC live event in Las Vegas, Nev. The grand prize winner
will receive the following: Round trip airfare for two people to
Las Vegas, Nev. Hotel accommodations for two nights Two tickets for
live UFC event Ability to enter the UFC live event arena as a
member of a UFC fighters entourage Pre- and post-fight backstage
access Meet and Greet with UFC fighters One copy of UFC Undisputed
3 autographed by current UFC Middleweight champion Anderson Silva
One year membership in the UFC Fight Club $250 Gift Card redeemable
at the UFC Store online at http://www.ufcstore.com GameStop PowerUp
Rewards program members may also enter the giveaway by printing
their full name, phone number, e-mail address and mailing address
on a 3 x 5 card and mailing to: The Marketing Arm Inc., Attention:
GameStop PowerUp Rewards UFC Undisputed 3 Giveaway, #140, 233 Rock
Road, Glen Rock, New Jersey 07452. The grand prize drawing will
occur on or around February 15, 2012. For complete rules and
additional details, visit a local GameStop store or
www.poweruprewards.com. No purchase necessary to participate.
Purchase does not improve chances of winning. Void where
prohibited. About UFC Undisputed 3 UFC Undisputed 3 will take
players inside the virtual Octagon with focus on intense toe-to-toe
combat, impressive visual presentation and significantly increased
accessibility, including the debut of PRIDE Mode, two new weight
classes and an impressive playable roster of more than 150 UFC
fighters. PRIDE Mode will enable players to fight for the first
time in the renowned Japanese MMA organization and include official
commentators Bas Rutten and Stephen Quadros, authentic environments
and notorious MMA rules, including the ability to execute
soccer-style kicks, head stomps and ground knees to the head.
Finishing an opponent will be more important than ever through
devastating new moves, responsive striking controls, refined visual
presentation and the introduction of a brand new, graphics-based
submission system. In addition, players will now enter the Octagon
with a choice between traditional and simplified gameplay control
options, enabling them, regardless of skill level, to experience
the intensity of UFC and nuances of MMA combat while executing
simple standing strikes or more complex ground and transition
mechanics. Players will also experience the excitement of a live
UFC event through significant visual improvements, including the
introduction of much-anticipated fighter entrances, new camera
positions, improved facial animations and a gritty, high contrast
appearance. They will enter into battle with an unparalleled choice
of more than 150 playable UFC fighters, including talent from the
newly added featherweight and bantamweight divisions. Rounding out
the virtual UFC experience with a revamped online experience, as
well as a variety of new and returning gameplay modes, UFC
Undisputed 3 lets players have their fights their way to deliver
the most intense, competitive and engaging experience to date for
the franchise. UFC Undisputed 3 is currently in development for the
Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and
PlayStation3 computer entertainment system, with a scheduled
release date of February 14, 2012. For more information on UFC
Undisputed 3, please visit www.ufcundisputed.com,
facebook.com/UFCUndisputed and twitter.com/UFC_Undisputed. About
Ultimate Fighting Championship Owned and operated by Zuffa, LLC,
and headquartered in Las Vegas, Nev., UFC is the worlds premier MMA
organization and produces over 12 UFC live Pay-Per-View events
annually around the globe. In 2012, FOX will broadcast four fights
annually. In spring 2012, The Ultimate Fighter, UFCs signature
weekly reality TV show, debuts on FX. UFC content is also
distributed commercially to bars and restaurants through Joe Hand
Promotions in the U.S. Globally, UFC programming is broadcast in
over 149 countries and territories, reaching a half a billion homes
worldwide, in 20 different languages. UFC also boasts a powerful
presence online, with UFC.com attracting over seven million unique
visitors per month, while also possessing one of the most powerful
social media followings in all of professional sports. To date, UFC
has over six million fans on Facebook and over 400,000 followers on
Twitter. In addition, UFC President Dana White is one of the most
accessible and most followed executives in sports with more than
1.7 million followers on Twitter. On January 22, 2011, UFC
continued to set trends in social media, becoming the first major
sports league to stream live, broadcast quality action on Facebook.
Ancillary businesses include best-selling DVDs, a magazine, the
best-selling UFC Undisputed videogame franchise distributed by THQ,
UFC GYM, UFC Fight Club affinity program, UFC Fan Expo festivals,
branded apparel, trading cards, and articulated action figures.
About THQ Inc. 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, wireless devices and the Internet.
Headquartered in Los Angeles County, California, THQ sells product
through its global network of offices located throughout North
America, Europe and Asia Pacific. More information about THQ and
its products may be found at www.thq.com. THQ and the THQ logo are
trademarks and/or registered trademarks of THQ Inc. About GameStop
GameStop Corp. (NYSE: GME), a Fortune 500 and SP 500 company
headquartered in Grapevine, Texas, is the world's largest
multichannel video game retailer. GameStops retail network and
family of brands include 6,627 company-operated stores in 17
countries worldwide and online at www.GameStop.com. The network
also includes: www.Kongregate.com, a leading browser-based game
site; Game Informer(R) magazine, the leading multi-platform video
game publication; Spawn Labs, a streaming technology company; and a
digital PC game distribution platform available at
www.GameStop.com/pc. General information on GameStop Corp. can be
obtained at the company's corporate website. Follow GameStop on
Twitter @ www.twitter.com/GameStop and find GameStop on Facebook @
www.facebook.com/GameStop. Microsoft, Xbox, Xbox 360, Xbox LIVE,
and all logos are either registered trademarks or trademarks of the
Microsoft group of companies in the U.S. and/or other countries.
PlayStation is a registered trademark of Sony Computer
Entertainment Inc. Ultimate Fighting Championship, Ultimate
Fighting, UFC, The Ultimate Fighter, Submission, As Real As It
Gets, Zuffa, The Octagon and the eight-sided competition mat and
cage design are registered trademarks, registered service marks,
trademarks, trade dress and/or service marks owned exclusively by
Zuffa, LLC and licensed to its affiliated entities and other
licensees in the United States and other jurisdictions. PRIDE,
PRIDE FC,PRIDE FIGHTING CHAMPIONSHIPS and BUSHIDO are
trademarks of Pride FC Worldwide Holdings, LLC registered in the
United States and other countries. All other marks referenced
herein may be the property of Zuffa, LLC, its affiliates or other
respective owners. All other trademarks are property of their
respective owners. THQ Forward-Looking Statements: 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 release and expected
features of UFC Undisputed 3 are based upon managements 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 THQs financial results, described in other documents that
THQ files from time to time with the Securities and Exchange
Commission, including its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal
period ended March 31, 2011 and subsequent Quarterly Reports on
Form 10-Q, and particularly the discussion of trends and 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.
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