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WWE® SmackDown® vs. Raw® 2007 Reaches Major Sales Milestone for the Xbox 360™ Video Game and Entertainment System from Microsoft, PlayStation®2 Computer Entertainment System and PSP® System

Business Wire, August 14, 2007

Three World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. Video Games Can Now Reach More Fans At $19.99 Suggested Retail Price

AGOURA HILLS, Calif. -- THQ Inc. (NASDAQ:THQI) and JAKKS Pacific, Inc. (NASDAQ:JAKK) today announced that the critically acclaimed WWE[R] SmackDown[R] vs. Raw[R] 2007 video game has been added to the "Platinum Hits" collection for the Xbox 360[TM] video game and entertainment system from Microsoft. The game also has joined Sony's "Greatest Hits" collection for the PlayStation[R]2 computer entertainment system and PSP[R] (PlayStation[R]Portable) system. The Xbox 360 and PlayStation 2 versions of the game originally launched in November 2006 and are now available for the suggested retail price of $19.99. The PSP system version, which launched in December 2006, will be available at retail on September 5 for the same suggested retail price.

"Achieving 'Platinum Hits' and 'Greatest Hits' status simultaneously is a tremendous honor that speaks to the continued growth and development of the SmackDown vs. Raw video game franchise," said Scott Guthrie, senior vice president, North American sales and distribution, THQ. "We look forward to seeing its popularity expand further as we bring WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2008 to seven platforms this holiday season, including the franchise's return on Xbox 360, PlayStation 2 and wireless devices, and its debut on the Wii[TM] home video game console, Nintendo DS[TM] and the PLAYSTATION[R]3 computer entertainment system."

"We are extremely pleased with the success of WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2007 and our ability to release 'Platinum Hits' and 'Greatest Hits' editions respectively for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 2 and PSP system," said Nelo Lucich, vice president of interactive, JAKKS Pacific. "This milestone demonstrates the continued strength of the WWE brand among video game fans and we believe the reduced price point will bring the WWE video game experience to an even larger audience."

About WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2007

WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2007 enables players to experience the thrill of being a WWE Superstar like never before with key upgrades, next generation graphics and new game play features. Environmental hotspots let players use multiple objects in and around the ring, as well as from crowd members, to inflict damage on their opponents. Players can also get closer than ever to WWE fans as they battle in a new interactive fighting area within the crowd. New ultimate control moves and an enhanced season mode with multiple branching storylines let players take the power of the WWE Superstars into their own hands, while a brand new analog control grappling system makes fighting more realistic than ever with intuitive movements and new levels of control. WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2007 is also packed with significant product upgrades, including an expanded General Manager Mode, updated rosters for both RAW and SmackDown, enhanced online multiplayer game play with voice chat support and more. In addition, the PSP system version includes an exclusive Road To WrestleMania[R] mode, which allows players to select from four unique tournament styles and compete for supremacy in single-elimination battles.

More information about WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2007 can be found at www.svr2007.com and www.thq.com.

About World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc.

Additional information on World Wrestling Entertainment Inc. (NYSE:WWE), can be found at wwe.com and corporate.wwe.com. For information on our global activities, go to http://www.wwe.com/worldwide/.> About THQ Inc.

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.

About JAKKS Pacific, Inc.

JAKKS Pacific, Inc. (NASDAQ:JAKK) is a multi-brand company that designs and markets a broad range of toys and consumer products. The product categories include: Action Figures, Art Activity Kits, Stationery, Writing Instruments, Performance Kites, Water Toys, Sports Activity Toys, Vehicles, Infant/Pre-School, Plush, Construction Toys, Electronics, Dolls, Dress-Up, Role Play, and Pet Toys and Accessories. The products are sold under various brand names including JAKKS Pacific[R], Play Along[R], Flying Colors[R], Creative Designs International[TM], Road Champs[R], Child Guidance[R], Pentech[R], Trendmasters[R], Toymax[R], Funnoodle[R], Go Fly a Kite[R], Color Workshop[R], JAKKS Pets[TM] and Plug It In & Play TV Games[TM]. JAKKS and THQ Inc. participate in a joint venture that has worldwide rights to publish and market World Wrestling Entertainment video games. For further information, visit www.jakkspacific.com.

 

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