Worms™: Open Warfare 2 to Explode onto the PSP® System and Nintendo DS™ This Summer

Business Wire, April 18, 2007

Handheld Gamers Can Compete Online via Multiplayer Matches in Famous Battles of the Past and Fictional Fights of the Future

AGOURA HILLS, Calif. -- THQ Inc. (NASDAQ:THQI) today announced that Worms[TM]: Open Warfare 2 is scheduled to blast its way onto the PSP[R] (PlayStation[R]Portable) system, Nintendo DS[TM], and wireless handsets this summer. Players will be able to challenge others from all over the world via multiplayer battles using a wireless connection as they command their worms through clashes that take place in famous battles of the past, as well as fictional fights of the future. Battles include the Spanish Armada conquest in "Pirates!," the frontlines of real war in "World War II" and laser shooting spaceships in "Space War!," among others.

Worms: Open Warfare 2 builds upon the success of last year's Worms: Open Warfare. In addition to the classic Deathmatch mode, the game also includes robust new single and multiplayer modes such as Rope Race, Fort, Puzzle and Campaign modes that challenge players to use new strategies and teamwork to defeat their enemies. The new Firing Range allows gamers to test their weapons skills, including 11 new weapons like the Bunker Buster and Buffalo of Lies as well as classics such as the Super Sheep, Concrete Donkey and the Holy Hand Grenade. Gamers that take the battle online will be able to demonstrate their Worms combat prowess with daily updated stats and leaderboards on the official Worms website. Players will also enjoy the new, in-depth customization options including custom landscape and team flag editors in addition to modified hats, tombstones and victory dances for their worm teams.

For more information about Worms: Open Warfare 2, please visit the game's official website at www.WormsOpenWarfare2.com.

About Team17 Software Ltd

Team17 is a high caliber interactive entertainment development studio based in West Yorkshire, UK. Founded in 1990, making it one of the longest established wholly independent game studios in the world, Team17 has consistently developed high quality entertainment titles throughout its 15 year history for all major gaming platforms. Team17 is currently developing new titles on current, next-generation and new handheld systems. Their key franchises include Worms, Alien Breed, Superfrog and Body Blows. Worms is a registered trademark of Team17 Software Ltd.

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 and www.thqwireless.com. THQ, THQ Wireless, and their respective logos are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of THQ Inc.

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