Based on the best selling Women’s Murder Club series by James Patterson, Women’s Murder Club: Games of Passion is being developed by THQ for Nintendo DS and DSi. Previously, the Women’s Murder Club game series was exclusive to the PC and was extremely well received by fans of James Patterson and the mystery genre alike, according to the game's publisher.

Women’s Murder Club: Games of Passion follows a brand new storyline and is designed to play like an interactive novel with story-based gameplay. The title centers on completing mini-games which include finding hidden objects and solving puzzles in an effort solve the mystery. Some of the more specific responsibilities that players will take on throughout the title include interrogating suspects and using forensic science to uncover clues.

Players will take the role of Women’s Club members Lindsay, Claire, and Cindy who must investigate a number of murders targeting beautiful women which are seemingly unrelated to one another.

Additionally, players experiencing the game will be able to create their own mystery by utilizing the DSi camera.

Women’s Murder Club: Games of Passion will release October 13th, 2009. An MSRP has yet to be announced.

JAMES PATTERSON, THQ & I-PLAY ANNOUNCE

‘WOMEN’S MURDER CLUB: GAMES OF PASSION’

FOR NINTENDO DSi™ and DS™

Best-Selling Author Brings an All-New Story to the Women’s Murder Club Series

AGOURA HILLS, CA – June 3, 2009 – THQ Inc. (NASDAQ: THQI) and I-play today announced that Women’s Murder Club is currently in development for Nintendo DSi™ and DS™, and is scheduled for release this fall. Based on James Patterson’s best-selling Women’s Murder Club series, Women’s Murder Club: Games of Passion is the only Nintendo DSi™ and DS™ game that immerses fans in the mysterious and suspenseful world of the Women’s Murder Club.

“When I dreamed up the ladies of the Women’s Murder Club, I knew they were women of action; women on the go,” said James Patterson. “I never dreamed they could come to life like they have in the Nintendo DS version. This new game gives fans a chance to become a member of the Women’s Murder Club anytime, anywhere.”

“The Women’s Murder Club recently debuted on PC and has been received extremely well by James Patterson’s fans and amateur sleuths alike,” said Doug Clemmer, senior vice president for THQ. “With an all new storyline and game play designed to take full advantage of the DS and DSi’s unique features, James Patterson is bringing his gripping story lines and signature story-telling style to yet another medium for fans to enjoy.”

About James Patterson’s Women’s Murder Club: Games of Passion

In Women’s Murder Club: Games of Passion, players step into the investigative shoes of the Women’s Murder Club members, Lindsay, Claire and Cindy, where they investigate a string of seemingly unrelated murders as they unfold. Beautiful women go missing and turn up dead around every corner, and the clues point to the least likely of suspects.

With engrossing, story-driven gameplay and thought-provoking mini-games, Women’s Murder Club: Games of Passion lets players immerse themselves in a classic Patterson mystery as they examine locations for clues, and interrogate witnesses and suspects alike. A distinct mix of hidden object and puzzle gameplay, Women’s Murder Club: Games of Passion lets players become a part of the Women’s Murder Club. Additionally, a unique DSi™ feature allows fans to create their own mystery by utilizing the DSi™ camera!