THQ Wireless Launches Star Wars: Trench Run Game for the iPhone
THQ Wireless Inc., a subsidiary of THQ Inc., (NASDAQ:THQI) today announced Star Warsâ„¢: Trench Run is now available for download globally on iTunes for $4.99. The game, developed by leading studio Infrared5 in conjunction with Lucasfilm Ltd., leverages the iPhone platform to deliver simple motion controls and realistic game play to enable players to recreate one of their favorite scenes from Star Wars: Episode IV A New Hope.
"Leading development studio Infrared5 has delivered a world-class iPhone game that lives up to Star Wars' fans expectations as they relive one of the most recognized scenes in this epic saga," said Adam Comiskey, vice president, THQ Wireless. "The iPhone is an excellent gaming platform and Star Warsâ„¢: Trench Run is a great example of the quality line-up of games we plan to release on the iPhone over the coming months."
"We've really pushed the capabilities of Apple's mobile devices with Star Warsâ„¢: Trench Run," said Chris Allen, CEO of Infrared5. "The graphics are like a console game, and the controls are so responsive it really feels like you are Luke Skywalker flying an X-wing, attempting to take down the Death Star single-handedly. I can't tell you how excited we are to see it go live, and get feedback on what other Star Wars fans think of the game."
About the Star Wars: Trench Run Game
Mission: Use the Force to destroy the Death Star before it can fire upon the small Rebel base on Yavin's jungle moon. As part of the Rebel Alliance's Red Squadron, players dogfight with TIE fighters above the Death Star's surface, dodging obstacles and laser-fire as they maneuver into position to target a small thermal exhaust port the size of a womp rat. If successful, a direct hit will cause a chain reaction that will destroy the Death Star, thus saving the Rebel base from impending doom.
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THQ Wireless' growing line of successful Star Wars titles span several genres including Star Warsâ„¢: The Force Unleashed, The Lightsaberâ„¢ Unleashed, the side-scrolling Revenge of the Sith, space shooter Battle Above Coruscant and action titles like LEGO Star Warsâ„¢ Mobile and LEGO ® Star Warsâ„¢ II Mobile.
Star Warsâ„¢: Trench Run can be purchased directly at http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/star-wars-trench-run/id335685707?mt=8.
About Infrared5
Specializing in developing cutting-edge experiences for the Flash, Unity3D and iPhone platforms, Infrared5 has excelled at building sites, games, components, virtual worlds and RIAs for companies like Adobe, NBC Universal, Wrigley's and Ribbit. Infrared5 is also well known for their work and expertise on open source projects like Red5 and Papervision3D.
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.
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