THQ Wireless Inc., a subsidiary of THQ
Inc. (NASDAQ:THQI), today announced that an iPhone version of the
highly popular WWE® SmackDown®
vs. Raw® 2010 video game
is now
available for worldwide download on iTunes for $4.99. With a multitude
of game features and modes, 11 WWE Superstars and an extremely high
level of personal customization, WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2010 gives
fans the best on-the-go WWE action for the iPhone.
"The mobile game version of WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2010 is a
perfect complement to the franchise as it blends great WWE action with
an extremely high level of customization,” said Adam Comiskey, Vice
President, THQ Wireless. "WWE fans, sports fans and action enthusiasts
will absolutely love the depth and pace of the game.”
About WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2010
WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2010 allows players to create their own
Superstars from the ground up and rise from obscurity to become a legend
as they face the Superstars of Raw, SmackDown and ECW®.
Along the way, they can adjust their Superstars’ appearances, unlock new
clothes, accessories, tattoos and signature moves, boost fighting
capabilities and show the crowd they have what it takes to compete in a
WWE ring. Additionally, players can assume the role of their favorite
WWE Superstars and enter customizable Exhibition matches for
pick-up-and-play action. The virtual WWE video game experience has never
looked or felt better on a mobile phone!
Gameplay Features:
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Features 11 real-life Superstars from Raw, SmackDown and ECW.
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Compete in six WWE arenas, including Summerslam® and
Survivor Series®.
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Utilize on-screen Action Icons to monitor options at any point in the
game.
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Create Superstars – and develop them further as new options become
gradually unlocked throughout gameplay.
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Explore a comprehensive Career Mode with easy entry, coupled with
constantly expanding options and choices.
WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2010 can be purchased directly at http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/wwe-smackdown-vs-raw-2010/id343575632?mt=8
or http://tiny.cc/wwex.
About World Wrestling Entertainment,
Inc.
World
Wrestling Entertainment, Inc., a publicly traded company (NYSE:
WWE), is an integrated media organization and recognized leader in
global entertainment. The company consists of a portfolio of businesses
that create and deliver original content 52 weeks a year to a global
audience. WWE is committed to family-friendly, PG
content across all of its platforms, including television
programming, pay-per-view, digital media and publishing. WWE programming
is broadcast in more than 145 countries and 30 languages and reaches
more than 500 million homes worldwide. The company is headquartered in
Stamford, Conn., with offices in New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, London,
Shanghai, Sydney, Tokyo and Toronto. Additional information on World
Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE: WWE) can be found at wwe.com
and corporate.wwe.com. For information on our global activities, go to http://www.wwe.com/worldwide/.
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 brands such as the WWE, Star Wars
and popular Nickelodeon properties. Headquartered in Minneapolis,
Minnesota, 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.
THQ Wireless is a registered trademark of THQ Wireless Inc. THQ is a
registered trademark of THQ Inc.
All WWE programming, talent names, images, likenesses, slogans,
wrestling moves, trademarks, copyrights and logos are the exclusive
property of World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. and its subsidiaries.
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video game on mobile handsets, as well as the company’s plans to publish
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