Secret Code in ``Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed'' Feature Film Unlocks Content in Videogames; Alternate Ending Revealed in Game Boy Advance Version

Business Wire, March 17, 2004

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CALABASAS HILLS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 17, 2004

Mini-Game Opened in PC Game; "Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed" PC

Game Features Warner Bros. Pictures Film Voice Talent

THQ(R) Inc. (Nasdaq: THQI) today announced that a code revealed in the Warner Bros. Pictures feature film "Scooby-Doo(TM) 2: Monsters Unleashed" unlocks an alternate ending in the Game Boy(R) Advance game of the same name and a mini-game in the PC version. The code, along with gameplay footage, appears on the silver screen as Scooby-Doo plays a Game Boy Advance during the credits sequence.

Additionally, "Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed" for PC features the voices of film stars Matthew Lillard, Alicia Silverstone, Neil Fanning, Linda Cardellini and Scott McNeil. "Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed" for PC and Game Boy Advance are now available at retailers throughout North America, in advance of the film's March 26 theatrical release.

"THQ has sold more than four million Scooby-Doo games worldwide since 2000," said Peter Dille, senior vice president, worldwide marketing, THQ. "We are thrilled to further demonstrate the depth of our relationship with Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment with `Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed.' Our unique collaboration has lead to a great bonus for gamers -- Game Boy Advance footage and secret codes in the theatrical release, granting consumers access to additional game content."

"`The Scooby-Doo! 2: Monsters Unleashed' videogames offer Scooby-Doo movie fans compelling gameplay by bringing to life the established characters, voices and storylines depicted in the new film," said Jason Hall, senior vice president, Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment. "Additionally, with film-embedded cheat codes and authentic voice talent delivering movie lines for the game, the combined storytelling experience of the film and the games result in a much deeper and exciting overall journey for the players."

"Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed" for Game Boy Advance and PC is based on the Warner Bros. Pictures sequel to 2002's "Scooby-Doo: The Movie" and features Fred, Daphne, Velma, Shaggy, and of course, Scooby-Doo. The storyline of "Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed" for Game Boy Advance and PC matches the movie plot, with characteristic Scooby humor and varied gameplay. At the Coolsville Criminology Museum's grand opening, the Pterodactyl Ghost escapes with other monster costumes in tow and vows revenge upon the mystery-solving teens. On the Game Boy Advance, players control Scooby-Doo, Shaggy, and Daphne throughout five worlds, each with four levels, to meet and defeat creepy monsters and ghosts, capture and unmask the villain. As a reward for completing the game, the players can re-play all of the mini games and fight enemy bosses individually in special battles. The PC version features locations and characters from the movie in 16 levels that can be played in order (Story Mode) or as the player wishes (Arcade Mode).

For more information on THQ's Scooby-Doo videogames, licensed by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, and for the rest of THQ's 2004 product lineup, please visit www.thq.com.

About Scooby-Doo!

Scooby-Doo was created by animation legends William Hanna and Joseph Barbera, and "Scooby-Doo! Where Are You?" is one of the longest-running animated series in television history and is one of Cartoon Network's top rated shows. "What's New Scooby-Doo?" is also currently airing on Kids WB!. Scooby-Doo was recently voted kids favorite cartoon character on Cartoon Network.

About Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment

Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment Inc., a Warner Bros. Entertainment Company, is a premier licensor and a publisher of entertainment content for the interactive space across all current and future platforms, including consoles, PC-based gaming and wireless applications.

About THQ

THQ Inc. is a leading, worldwide developer and publisher of interactive entertainment software for a variety of hardware platforms including PC CD-ROM, wireless devices, and those manufactured by Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc., Nintendo and Microsoft. The THQ web site is located at www.thq.com. The THQ Wireless site is located at www.thqwireless.com. THQ is a registered trademark of THQ Inc.

This press release contains statements that are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements are based on current expectations, estimates and projections about THQ's business based, in part, on assumptions made by its management. These statements are not guarantees of THQ's future performance or the performance of Scooby-Doo! video games, and involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict. Therefore, actual outcomes and results may differ materially from what is expressed or forecasted in such forward-looking statements due to numerous factors, including, but not limited to, those described above and the following: changes in demand for THQ's products, including Scooby-Doo!, product mix, the timing of customer orders and deliveries, the impact of competitive products and pricing and difficulties encountered in the integration of acquired businesses. In addition, such statements could be affected by growth rates and market conditions relating to the interactive software industry and general domestic and international economic conditions. Specific information concerning these and other such factors is contained in THQ's March 31, 2003 Form 10-KT filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. A copy of this filing may be obtained by contacting THQ or the SEC. The forward-looking statements contained herein speak only as of the date on which they are made, and THQ does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this release.