Leading Game Publisher THQ to Unveil Blockbuster Line-Up at 2001 Electronic Entertainment Expo

Business Wire, May 10, 2001

Business Editors

E3Expo 2001

Booth No. 4001

CALABASAS HILLS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 10, 2001

THQ Inc. (NASDAQ NMS:THQI):

-- From Original Games to Licensed Content, From Game Boy Advance to Xbox --
Number Four Game Publisher Showcases Software For Every Audience And Every
Platform

-- New Wireless Division Debuts First Games For Mobile Devices

THQ Inc. (NASDAQ NMS:THQI) is set to debut its 2001 product line-up, its strongest and most compelling to date, at the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) in Los Angeles May 17-19, 2001.

The company will unveil games of all styles and genres for every type of videogame fan across multiple platforms. From original content for next generation consoles like "Red Faction(TM)" and "New Legends(TM)," to the most expansive kids product line in the industry featuring animated television and motion picture favorites like SpongeBob SquarePants(TM), Scooby-Doo(TM) and Power Rangers, THQ has something for everyone. Every viable game system will be represented in the THQ booth (Petree Hall No. 4001) including the Sony PlayStation(R) 2 computer entertainment system, the Xbox(TM) videogame system from Microsoft, Nintendo Game Boy(R) Advance, PC/Mac, PlayStation game console and Nintendo Game Boy Color. In addition, the company is demonstrating several new games designed for mobile devices, through its new division, THQ Wireless.

"Consistent with our strategy, this year's E3 will showcase the strength of THQ as we unveil a balanced line-up of original and licensed content for both current and next generation systems," said Brian Farrell, president and CEO of THQ. "Along with original brands like 'Red Faction' and 'MX(TM) 2002 featuring Ricky Carmichael' for PlayStation 2 and our next generation World Wrestling Federation(R) games, we are introducing several new titles featuring globally recognized brands like Nickelodeon, Hot Wheels(R) and Disney. THQ is also expanding into the wireless market with a new mobile gaming strategy."

THQ's E3 2001 Line-Up

-- "Red Faction": "Red Faction" revolutionizes the gaming world

via its proprietary Geo-Mod(TM) technology that allows players

to fully alter and destroy the game environment. Developed by

THQ subsidiary, Volition Inc., this action thriller features a

sophisticated physics engine, five controllable vehicles and

intense graphics. "Red Faction" is scheduled to launch for

PlayStation 2 on May 22 and this fall for PC.

-- "MX 2002 featuring Ricky Carmichael": The biggest extreme sport

just got bigger! Players can race like a champion, pull amazing

tricks, and compete for rockstar status in freestyle mode or

just cruise the open terrain. With 30 professional riders and

authentic courses modeled using satellite data -- it's the

complete motocross experience. "MX 2002 featuring Ricky

Carmichael" rides to PlayStation 2 this June with plans for

Xbox and Game Boy Advance in the fall.

-- "New Legends": In development for the Xbox launch, "New

Legends" combines intense action and high adventure with

cinematic combat and an engaging story line set in a future

China. Players will approach battle with the style and skill of

a master martial artist, boasting the ability to wield two

weapons at once while performing dramatic attacks and a

selection of specialized moves. "New Legends" is scheduled to

release this fall exclusively on Xbox.

-- "World Wrestling Federation(R)": Heralded in the interactive

videogame community as the definitive wrestling game publisher,

THQ and Jakks Pacific's 2001 releases will provide even more

electrifying experiences for PlayStation 2, Xbox, Game Boy

Color, Game Boy Advance and online gamers.

-- "WWF Raw is War(TM)": All the bedlam that is the WWF comes

to Xbox. It's no holds barred wrestling, looking and

playing better than ever for fall 2001.

-- "WWF SmackDown!(TM) 'Just Bring It'": Players lay the

`SmackDown' like never before as the SmackDown brand makes

its much anticipated debut on the PlayStation 2. THQ will

deliver the third installment of this top-selling

franchise in fall 2001.

-- "WWF Betrayal(TM)": Uncover the mystery of who kidnapped

Stephanie McMahon and restore the championship in the

first ever WWF action-adventure for Game Boy Color. Coming

this summer.

-- "WWF Road to Wrestlemania(TM)": Stunning graphics and

highly detailed characters bring the WWF to life for the

first time ever on Game Boy Advance. Featuring five

in-depth game modes and more than 20 WWF Superstars(R),

players can compete for glory in six different match

types. Coming to Game Boy Advance in fall 2001.

-- "WWF With Authority(TM)": A multi-player online strategy

game that allows players to enjoy head-to-head matches

with WWF fans around the world. Currently available for

download at wwf.com, gamers can experience the WWF across

the globe at any time.

-- "Jimmy Neutron, Boy Genius(TM)": Jimmy Neutron is the star of

Nickelodeon's upcoming digitally animated motion picture,

"Jimmy Neutron, Boy Genius." After occasionally saving the

world from total destruction, Jimmy likes to hang out with his

robot dog, Goddard, and best friend Carl Wheezer. THQ will be