AGOURA HILLS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--THQ Inc. (NASDAQ: THQI) today announced the release of the new free mobile app Margaritaville® MobileTM for iPhone®. Players of virtual paradise Margaritaville® OnlineTM, available now on Facebook and iPad®, can further expand the Parrothead lifestyle by using the companion app to claim exclusive rewards. Through multiple tropical themed mini-games and socially driven activities, the Margaritaville Mobile iPhone app allows players to earn multiple tiers of badges while obtaining unique rewards for Margaritaville Online on Facebook and iPad.
“From the beginning, THQ’s goal has been to make the laid-back Margaritaville mindset accessible to anyone, anywhere, anytime,” said Michael Lustenberger Vice President, Global Brand Management – Online at THQ. “What began on Facebook and iPad with Margaritaville Online continues on through our next virtual vacation destination in Margaritaville Mobile. Now, fans can continue their Parrothead lifestyle on the go by simply checking in and enjoying new content via their iPhones.”
Margaritaville Mobile features include:
- Tiered Badges: Through respective tiers (Bronze, Silver, Gold, Diamond and Parrothead), earn up to 28 new badges, each with corresponding rewards such as coins and premium food items
- Badge Tier Rewards: Collect all badges in a tier and receive special tier rewards, including: the Margaritaville Crown (character hat), Master Lure (for fishing), MV Mobile Concoction Creator, Seaplane (decoration) and one of every food item in the game
- Photos: Take digital photos of yourself and friends, adding available Margaritaville-themed borders, characters and accessories, and post to Facebook to earn more badges
- Mini-Games: Participate in four of Margaritaville Online’s mini-games including Steel Drum Star, Hammock Time, Limbo and Tile Puzzles to hit milestones and earn badges, including the coveted “Guru Game Star” badge!
- Friend Updates: View the latest happenings from friends while on the go
- Check-In: Earn further badges in the real world by visiting your local location and sharing a “Margaritaville Moment”
Margaritaville Online and companion app Margaritaville Mobile are developed by Exploding Barrel Games and published by THQ. Margaritaville Mobile is available now for free on iPhone. Margaritaville Online is freely available on both Facebook and iPad (with optional in-game premium items and a one-time Parrothead Membership upgrade). Media assets (press only) are available here: http://bhimpact.gamespress.com/product_page.asp?i=1188
To download the Margaritaville Mobile companion app, please click here.
To download Margaritaville Online for iPad, please click here.
To play Margaritaville Online on Facebook, please click here.
About THQ
THQ Inc. (NASDAQ: THQI) is a leading worldwide developer and publisher of interactive entertainment software. The company develops its products for all popular game systems, personal computers and wireless devices. Headquartered in Los Angeles County, California, THQ sells product through its global network of offices located throughout North America, Europe and Asia Pacific. More information about THQ and its products may be found at www.thq.com. THQ and the THQ logo are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of THQ Inc.
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