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THQ Wireless, Lucasfilm Ltd., and LucasArts to Bring Star Wars: The Force Unleashed to N-Gage

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Posted December 3, 2007

Nokia , THQ Wireless, Lucasfilm, and LucasArts today revealed that
Star Wars: The Force Unleashed is coming to N-Gage, Nokia's next
generation mobile gaming platform in 2008.

Star Wars: The Force Unleashed casts players as Darth Vader's
"Secret Apprentice" and promises to unveil new revelations about the
Star Wars galaxy. The game's expansive story is set during the largely
unexplored era between Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith and
Star Wars: Episode IV A New Hope.

The mobile version of Star Wars: The Force Unleashed is in
development by THQ's Finland-based studio, Universomo. Using Cell
Weaver(TM) technology, the game lets the player harness the Force while
assisting Darth Vader in his quest to rid the universe of Jedi - and
face decisions that could change the course of their destiny.

Star Wars: The Force Unleashed Mobile game provides players with
unique community features, including tournaments, score uploads and
downloadable content, through N-Gage Arena services.

"We're proud to be able to deliver the next chapter in the Star
Wars saga on the N-Gage platform," said Gregg Sauter, Director,
Publishing, Nokia. "Star Wars: The Force Unleashed Mobile game will
take advantage of the N-Gage platform's robust native development
environment to provide the ultimate mobile gaming experience, including
powerful graphics, connectivity and community elements."

"THQ Wireless is dedicated to creating an awesome mobile Star Wars
experience that delivers on the concept of unleashing the Force. The
N-Gage platform makes it possible for us to release a rich mobile
gaming experience to entertain as wide an audience as possible on
N-Gage compatible devices," said Adam Comisky, vice president of THQ
Wireless.

"The launch of Star Wars: The Force Unleashed will be a major
entertainment event in 2008, and bringing the game to the N-Gage mobile
gaming platform is a big part of that because it means that millions of
people around the world will be able to access the Star Wars: The Force
Unleashed world right in the palm of their hand," said Howard Roffman,
President of Lucas Licensing.

About N-Gage

N-Gage is a made-for-mobile games service available in compatible
Nokia Nseries and other S60 3rd Edition devices from Nokia. N-Gage
makes it easy to find, try, buy, play and manage high-quality mobile
games as well as connect to friends and other players in the N-Gage
Arena, Nokia's mobile gaming community. Nokia is working with the
world's leading publishers to deliver a broad portfolio of games.
http://www.n-gage.com

About Nokia

Nokia is a world leader in mobile communications, driving the
growth and sustainability of the broader mobility industry. Nokia
connects people to each other and the information that matters to them
with easy-to-use and innovative products like mobile phones, devices
and solutions for imaging, games, media and businesses. Nokia provides
equipment, solutions and services for network operators and
corporations. http://www.nokia.com

About THQ Wireless

THQ Wireless Inc., a subsidiary of THQ Inc. , 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 http://www.thqwireless.com.

http://www.nokia.com


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