SpongeBob SquarePants(TM) Comes to the PSP(TM) System for the First Time With the Debut of THQ'S SpongeBob SquarePants(TM): The Yellow Avenger

AGOURA HILLS, Calif., March 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- THQ Inc. today announced that SpongeBob SquarePants(TM): The Yellow Avenger has shipped for PSP(TM) (PlayStation(R) Portable) System. Based on the characters of Nickelodeon's chart-topping animated television show SpongeBob SquarePants(TM), the game explores a new dimension of SpongeBob as a superhero and is now available at retail outlets nationwide.

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"THQ is thrilled to bring SpongeBob to the PSP for the first time so gamers can experience the world of Bikini Bottom on a completely new video game system," said Kelly Flock, executive vice president of worldwide publishing, THQ. "SpongeBob SquarePants: The Yellow Avenger will be a welcome addition to the PSP portfolio given the mass market appeal of both the TV show and THQ's previous console video games."

About SpongeBob SquarePants: The Yellow Avenger

In SpongeBob SquarePants: The Yellow Avenger the wrath of the Dirty Bubble strikes Bikini Bottom as SpongeBob's favorite superheroes, Mermaidman and Barnacleboy are kidnapped. Players assume the role of SpongeBob and harness the power of Mermaidman's superhero belt, gaining powers like Super Strength, Super Speed, Summon Sea Creatures, Raging Whirlpool, and Water Ball to restore order in Bikini Bottom. The game features a robust single-player experience in addition to a multiplayer mode that takes advantage of the unique multiplayer capabilities of the PSP. Gamers will be immersed in non-linear gameplay within a dense and richly detailed 3D world, giving players multiple ways to complete the main objective.

Independent studio, Tantalus Interactive -- part of THQ's Studio System of 14 owned studios and more than 25 of the best independent development teams -- developed SpongeBob SquarePants: The Yellow Avenger for the PSP system, as well as the previously released Nintendo DS(TM) version. SpongeBob SquarePants(TM): Lights, Camera, PANTS! for PlayStation(R)2 computer entertainment system, the Xbox(R) videogame system from Microsoft, Nintendo GameCube(R), Game Boy(R) Advance, and Windows PC developed by THQ Studio Australia Pty Ltd are also currently available.

For more information on SpongeBob SquarePants: The Yellow Avenger and the rest of THQ's product line-up, please visit http://www.thq.com/.

About Nickelodeon & Viacom Consumer Products

Nickelodeon & Viacom Consumer Products manages the third largest licensing business in the world with $5 billion in retail sales in 2005, from such properties as SpongeBob SquarePants and Dora the Explorer. The department handles the merchandising for Nick Jr., Nickelodeon, Paramount Pictures, Comedy Central, MTVN International, and Spike TV.

Nickelodeon, now in its 26th year, is the number-one entertainment brand for kids. It has built a diverse, global business by putting kids first in everything it does. The company includes television programming and production in the United States and around the world, plus consumer products, online, recreation, books, magazines and feature films. Nickelodeon's U.S. television network is seen in more than 89 million households and has been the number-one-rated basic cable network for ten consecutive years. Nickelodeon and all related titles, characters and logos are trademarks of Viacom International Inc.

About THQ

THQ Inc. is a leading worldwide developer and publisher of interactive entertainment software. The company develops 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 http://www.thq.com/ and http://www.thqwireless.com/. THQ, THQ Wireless, THQ Studio Australia, and their respective logos are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of THQ Inc.

"PSP" is a trademark and "PlayStation" and the "PS" Family logo are registered trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.

Microsoft, Xbox and the Xbox logos are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries and are used under license from Microsoft.

Nintendo, Game Boy Advance, Nintendo DS and GameCube are trademarks and/or registered of Nintendo.

All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

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 release and features of SpongeBob SquarePants: The Yellow Avenger, and are based upon management's 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 economic, competitive and technological factors affecting the operations, markets, products, and pricing of THQ. 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, 2005, and particularly the discussion of risk factors that may affect results of operations 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.

Kathy Mendoza Bricaud THQ/Media Relations 818/871-5059 kbricaud@thq.com Julie MacMedan THQ/Investor Relations 818/871-5095 jmacmedan@thq.com