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Nokia, Games Workshop and THQ Wireless today announced the debut of the highly
successful Warhammer 40,000 franchise to the N-Gage platform with Warhammer
40,000: Glory in Death. The highly acclaimed classic tabletop strategy game from
Games Workshop has been produced and developed for the N-Gage platform for
Warhammer 40,000 fans to unite and embark on multiplayer war game via Bluetooth
connection and the N-Gage Arena, Nokia's global mobile online gaming
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{mosgoogle}Gregg Sauter, Director, Games Publishing, Nokia said "Warhammer
40,000 is a well-loved brand by sci-fi action strategy aficionados
internationally, with over 100 million miniature characters being sold annually
through Games Workshop." Sauter continued, "Developed by Razorback, our version
has maintained the original's well designed systems and game play and provides
fans with an authentic Warhammer 40,000 experience.?‚ Mix in a highly immersive
experience where gamers can play anywhere, anytime and the ability for Warhammer
40,000: Glory in Death fans to play against other fans via the N-Gage Arena, and
we think gamers are going to be thrilled."
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Set in the far future, Warhammer 40,000: Glory in Death on the
N-Gage platform contains the entire Warhammer 40,000 experience where players
control one of four races: the Orks, Space Marines, Eldar and Chaos Marines-
each with their own history and game style to master and control across four
campaigns in one interlocking story. Warhammer 40,000: Glory in Death re-creates
the immersive experience for new or veteran players in single player campaign
mode or two player Hotseat with one N-Gage game deck, or two players via
Bluetooth connection or N-Gage Arena.?‚ ?‚ ?‚
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Packed full of great visual content, Warhammer 40,000: Glory in
Death uses a distinct visual style to bring the Warhammer 40,000 universe to
life on the N-Gage platform.?‚ This is further assisted by original in-game
character artwork being designed by Mike McMahon, one of 2000AD's most popular
comic artists, most known for WatchTower and Fat City.
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First look of the game is offered to selected media at GenCon
in Indianapolis, USA and Leipzig Games Convention in Germany.?‚ Warhammer 40,000
on the N-Gage game deck is expected to take over N-Gage gamers' world in winter
2006.?‚
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About N-Gage
{mosgoogle right}The N-Gage game deck is an innovative mobile device that is
creating an entirely new market for the games industry. Built for active gamers,
the N-Gage platform is the first mobile and connected game deck to feature
online high-quality 3D multiplayer game play over Bluetooth wireless technology
and GPRS. The N-Gage device also offers unique online games services as well as
a comprehensive and growing games catalogue from the leading game publishers.
Nokia is the world leader in mobile communications. Nokia and N-Gage are
trademarks or registered trademarks of Nokia Corporation.
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About Games Workshop
Games Workshop Group PLC is the world's largest tabletop
wargames company. Based in Nottingham, UK, it designs, manufactures and
distributes its range of Warhammer and Warhammer 40,000 games, model soldiers,
novels, through more than 320 of its own Hobby centres, mail order, Internet and
more than 4,000 independent retailers in more than 50 countries worldwide. It
also develops collectible card games, and role-playing games. Games Workshop,
Warhammer, Warhammer 40,000, Warhammer 40,000: Glory in Death, and all images,
races and characters from the Warhammer 40,000 universe are either ?‚®, TM and/or
?‚© Games Workshop Ltd 2000-2005, variably registered in the UK and other
countries around the world.?‚ All rights reserved.
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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 licenses such as the WWETM, Star Wars, popular
Nickelodeon properties and professional sports leagues
including the NFL, NBA, NHL, MLB and the NHRA.?‚ In addition to wireless
entertainment products, THQ Wireless' controlling interest in MINICK gives the
company access to one of the largest premium messaging networks in the world in
order to offer a
broad range of services from content distribution to mobile
marketing campaigns and place the company at the forefront of this rapidly
growing messaging market.?‚ Headquartered in Calabasas, California, 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
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About THQ
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 and wireless devices.?‚ Headquartered in Los Angeles County, California, THQ sells product through
its global network of offices located in the United States,
United Kingdom, France, Germany, Spain, Korea and Australia.?‚ More information
about THQ and its products may be found at www.thq.com and www.thqwireless.com.
THQ, THQ Wireless and their respective logos are trademarks and/or
registered
trademarks of THQ Inc.
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