THQ confirms four titles for Nintendo Wii launch

THQ confirms four titles for Nintendo Wii launch

THQ has announced that they would be launching four titles for the Nintendo Wii. These would include Disney Pixar’s Cars, SpongeBob SquarePants and Avatar.

These games are based on some of the most popular television and movie properties. Nintendo is due to launch their Wii gaming console on November 19th, 2006.

Interestingly, the launch takes place just two days after the launch of Sony’s upcoming next generation gaming console Playstation 3.

Kelly Flock, executive vice president of worldwide publishing, THQ spoke on their plans: “Nintendo has a remarkable ability to inspire game developers to create compelling interactive experiences for their increasingly innovative game systems.”As the #1 third-party publisher of software across all Nintendo gaming systems, THQ’s library of popular mass-market brands aligns perfectly with Nintendo’s strategy of creating fun and accessible experiences for the new Wii system.”

Nintendo of America President Reggie Fils-Aime added: “THQ’s proven brands have long resonated with Nintendo’s extremely dedicated audience. Wii’s potential to bring gaming to the masses using the groundbreaking Wii Remote, presents a unique opportunity for THQ. We welcome the addition of their strong lineup to the best launch library ever for a Nintendo console.”