ESPOO, Finland, December 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Nokia (NYSE:NOK),
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. (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 http://www.thqwireless.com.

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