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WWE WRESTLEFEST COMING TO IPAD AND IPHONE

By Dave Scherer on 2012-02-21 12:28:15
THQ sent out the following today.

World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. : THQ Expands WWE Videogame Portfolio with Release of WWE® WrestleFest? for iPhone and iPad

Iconic Arcade Game Returns to Deliver Classic WWE Action in 2-D Format for Popular Handheld Systems - Available Now on the App Store

THQ Inc. (NASDAQ: THQI) today announced the release of WWE® WrestleFest, a faithfully recreated 2-D experience for iPhone and iPad based on the well-known WWE arcade game made popular in the 1990s. Complete with current-day WWE Superstars, prominent WWE Legends, an extensive downloadable content program, Road to WrestleMania® progression play and multiplayer functionality, WWE WrestleFest is available now through Apple's App Store for the suggested retail prices of US $2.99 (iPhone®) and US $3.99 (iPad®).

In addition today, THQ also announced WWE WrestleFest is in development for additional platforms, including Xbox LIVE® Arcade for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation®Network for the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system, Android? and PC, with a currently scheduled release window of calendar year 2012.

"WWE WrestleFest greatly complements our WWE videogames portfolio by delivering a unique and captivating way for fans to connect with the virtual WWE experience," said Danny Bilson, Executive Vice President, Core Games, THQ. "The game's arcade-style play, combined with present day WWE content and hints of nostalgia, is a perfect fit for handheld platforms like the iPhone and iPad."
 

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