A New Mission Based on the Forthcoming Movie Begins as Alex Rider(TM): Stormbreaker(TM) Heads to Retailers for Nintendo DS(TM) and Game Boy(R) Advance

A New Mission Based on the Forthcoming Movie Begins as Alex Rider(TM): Stormbreaker(TM) Heads to Retailers for Nintendo DS(TM) and Game Boy(R) Advance

Inspired by the Best-Selling Book Series, Alex Rider Takes on Video Games for the First Time, Allowing Players to Become the Popular Teenage Spy in an Action-Packed New Adventure

AGOURA HILLS, Calif., Sept. 27 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- THQ Inc. (NASDAQ:THQI) today announced that Alex Rider(TM): Stormbreaker(TM) for the Nintendo DS(TM) and Game Boy(R) Advance has shipped to North American retailers. The game is based on the upcoming teen movie "Alex Rider: Operation Stormbreaker" starring Mickey Rourke, Alicia Silverstone and Ewan McGregor and inspired by the best-selling Alex Rider book series from award-winning author Anthony Horowitz. The video game captures the excitement of being 14-year-old British spy Alex Rider as he solves mysteries by completing mission objectives. Alex Rider: Stormbreaker is rated "E10+" for everyone 10 and older for Game Boy Advance and "T" for teen for the Nintendo DS. The game is now available for a suggested retail price of $29.99.

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"The strength and depth of the Alex Rider brand translates flawlessly to an interactive entertainment format," said John Ardell, director of global brand management, THQ. "With Alex Rider: Stormbreaker, franchise fans, as well as newcomers to the series can now experience these popular characters in an interactive adventure wherever they go."

"The extension of Alex Rider to new mediums and audiences is an exciting initiative for all of us," said Peter Samuelson, co-producer, Samuelson Productions. "We feel consumers will readily embrace the ambition, wit and versatility of Alex Rider on both the big screen and handheld video game screen."

About the Alex Rider: Stormbreaker Video Game

In Alex Rider: Stormbreaker, players will embrace the role of 14-year-old Alex Rider to solve mysteries while utilizing a number of combat moves, vehicles and gadgets. They will obtain mission briefings from Mrs. Jones and Alan Blunt before going undercover and have the opportunity to improve their problem-solving skills at M16's top training camp. Players can also collect spy gadgets to aid them in combat, navigation and unlocking special mini-games. Throughout the game, players will explore the vast Alex Rider: Stormbreaker universe, which includes Ian Rider's house, M16's Liverpool Street headquarters and training facilities, the breaker's yard and Darius Sayle's complex.

About the "Alex Rider: Operation Stormbreaker" Movie

The first of Anthony Horowitz's six best-selling novels about reluctant schoolboy special agent Alex Rider, Stormbreaker was named in a nationwide poll of children as the book they most wanted to see turned into a movie. The action-packed film, directed by Geoffrey Sax from a screenplay by Anthony Horowitz, stars newcomer Alex Pettyfer as Alex Rider, with Sarah Bolger, Robbie Coltrane, Stephen Fry, Damian Lewis, Ewan McGregor, Bill Nighy, Sophie Okonedo, Missi Pyle, Andy Serkis, Alicia Silverstone, Ashley Walters and Mickey Rourke.

About Samuelson Productions

Stormbreaker is produced by Marc Samuelson and Peter Samuelson, whose producing credits include "Arlington Road," "Wilde," "Revenge of the Nerds" and "Tom & Viv" and, as executive producers, "Keeping Mum," "The Libertine" and the forthcoming "Chromophobia."

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.

Nintendo, Game Boy Advance and Nintendo DS are trademarks of Nintendo.

The statements contained in this press release that are not historical facts may be "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements are based on current expectations, estimates and projections about the business of THQ Inc. and its subsidiaries (collectively referred to as "THQ"), including, but not limited to, expectations and projections related to the Alex Rider: Stormbreaker video game, and are based upon management's current beliefs and certain assumptions made by management. Such forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to, business, competitive, economic, legal, political and technological factors affecting our industry, operations, markets, products or pricing. Readers should carefully review the risk factors and the information that could materially affect THQ's financial results, described in other documents that THQ files from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal period ended March 31, 2006, and particularly the discussion of risk factors set forth therein. Unless otherwise required by law, THQ disclaims any obligation to update its view on any such risks or uncertainties or to revise or publicly release the results of any revision to these forward-looking statements. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this press release.

Jaime Jensen
THQ/Media Relations
818/871-5111
jaime.jensen@thq.com

Julie MacMedan
THQ/Investor Relations
818/871-5125
investor@thq.com

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