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THQ Announces Margaritaville Online Now Available
Margaritaville's Social Paradise from THQ Now Available on Facebook and iPad
AGOURA HILLS, CA - Jan. 25, in the year of our Lord 2012
- THQ Inc. (NASDAQ: THQI) today announced that
MargaritavilleŽOnlineTM, an immersive free-to-play everyday
escape inspired by the lifestyle of legendary singer, songwriter
and author Jimmy Buffett, is now available on Facebook and
iPadŽ. An iPhoneŽ version is launching soon.
"The Margaritaville laidback state of mind is inherently social,
and this game has captured the spirit of that lifestyle," said
Jimmy Buffett, who consulted on the game. "With Margaritaville
Online, fans across the globe can party together any time and
any place."
Friends will be able to play and party with great music and
frozen concoctions in an open easy-going world, featuring exotic
adventures, customized bars and outfits, and playful mini-games.
A virtual trip to the tropics set to a soundtrack of classic
Buffett tunes and featuring 3D visuals, Margaritaville Online
allows players to interact with a wide cast of characters and
exotic destinations full of fun and adventure. Margaritaville
Online is a virtual playground that reminds players it's always
5 o'clock somewhere!
"With both Facebook and iOS capabilities, players can now easily
switch between devices and enjoy the same high quality
experience regardless of the platform," said Michael
Lustenberger, Vice President, Global Brand Management - Online
at THQ. "The game's goal is to provide a full and rich
experience that is fun for anyone who wants to embrace the
Margaritaville state of mind and escape to a virtual tropical
paradise."
Margaritaville Online is developed by Exploding Barrel Games and
published by THQ. The game is now available for free on Facebook
and iPad (with optional in-game premium items and a one-time
Parrothead Membership upgrade). The iPhone version is a
companion app that features a variety of popular mini-games from
the Facebook and iPad versions and rewards players for living
the Margaritaville lifestyle in real life.
If you would like to download the Facebook version, please click
here.
If you would like to download the iPad version, please click
here.