THQ's Worms: A Space Oddity Infests Wii™ for the First Time in Franchise History

Players Can Launch Attacks Using the Wii Remote with Intuitive Maneuvers as They Battle Through Environments Reminiscent of Classic Science Fiction

AGOURA HILLS, Calif.--March 17, 2008--THQ Inc. today announced that Worms: A Space Oddity, the newest installment in the popular turn-based strategy series, has shipped to retail outlets throughout North America. The franchise's debut on Wii™ features intuitive controls designed to take advantage of the Wii Remote™, as well as a fresh new visual style, environmental settings and even more customization options. Worms: A Space Oddity is rated E10+ and is now available for a suggested retail price of $49.99.

In Worms: A Space Oddity, players will enjoy the ultimate blend of classic Worms game modes and re-invented single-player missions, as well as multiplayer modes that include a host of all new party games.

Worms: A Space Oddity demonstrates significant visual, technical and design advancement over its predecessors with a new visual style that abandons the traditional drawn approach and replaces it with a distinctive style inspired by classic Sci-Fi looks. The Worms battles take place across six planets, each with its own unique environmental parameters and global events. Worms: A Space Oddity also features more customization options than ever before with the ability to change several elements that alter the appearance of each worm, as well as a set of editors that allows players to create their own landscapes, team flags and gravestones.

Worms: A Space Oddity is also scheduled to release on wireless phones across all major carriers later this spring. Worms: A Space Oddity was developed by Team 17 in West Yorkshire, England.