THQ Inc. announced Warhammer 40,000: Squad Command has shipped to retail outlets worldwide for the PSP (PlayStation Portable) system, marking the debut of Games Workshop’s renowned Warhammer 40,000 franchise on the handheld gaming system. Delivering a cinematic and strategic turn-based single-player campaign and a dynamic global multiplayer element, Warhammer 40,000: Squad Command is also scheduled to be made available to Nintendo DS consumers later this fall.

"With Warhammer 40,000: Squad Command, we’ve faithfully brought to life the intense battles and war-ravaged worlds of the Warhammer 40,000 universe to the PSP and the Nintendo DS," said Brad Carraway, director of global brand management, THQ. "With an immersive single-player campaign and the ability to battle on handheld systems against anyone in the world through the game’s multiplayer mode, Warhammer 40,000: Squad Command will appeal to both Warhammer 40,000 fans and gamers looking for a great action strategy experience."

About Warhammer 40,000: Squad Command

Warhammer 40,000: Squad Command marks the first time the brutal, war-ravaged worlds of Games Workshop’s Warhammer 40,000 universe will be playable on either the Nintendo DS or the PSP. Warhammer 40,000: Squad Command features action-packed combat and turn-based strategy through an engaging, authentic single-player storyline. Gamers play as the elite Space Marines of the Ultramarines chapter and strive to combat the encroaching evil of the daemonic forces of Chaos Space Marines through 15 cinematically-tied missions. With a robust multiplayer mode featuring nine unique missions, gamers will team up to go head-to-head with other players worldwide as either the Imperium of Man or Chaos Space Marines, ensuring hours of replay ability. Warhammer 40,000: Squad Command will also fully utilize all portable functionality of the PSP and Nintendo DS, including the dual-screen and stylus. For more information on Warhammer 40,000: Squad Command and to download the PSP demo, please visit http://www.squadcommandgame.com.