Multimedia News Release - The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie(TM) Video Game Now Available

Multimedia News Release - The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie(TM) Video Game Now Available Games Based on Highly Anticipated Feature Film Hit All Video Game Systems Official U.S. PlayStation Magazine gives The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie Videogame a 4.5 Out of 5 and Says, 'The Sponge has more juice than any mascot character on PS2' CALABASAS HILLS, Calif., Nov 22 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- THQ Inc. (NASDAQ:THQI) and Nickelodeon today announced that The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie(TM) video game is now available at retailers throughout North America for the PlayStation(R) 2 computer entertainment system, the Xbox(R) videogame system from Microsoft, Nintendo's GameCube(R), Game Boy(R) Advance, and PC. Based on Nickelodeon's highly anticipated movie and chart-topping animated television show, the titles appeal to gamers of all ages. To view the Multimedia News Release, go to: http://www.prnewswire.com/mnr/thq/20774 "SpongeBob-branded videogames have achieved sales of nearly six million units at retail," said Tiffany Ternan, Senior Vice President of North American Sales and Distribution, THQ. "We feel this year's titles are poised to perform strongly, as we have delivered an engaging platformer with fantastic game play based on one of the most eagerly awaited movies of the year." "The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie game perfectly replicates and expands the irreverent humor of the film, translating it into interactive comedy for every major gaming system," said Stephen Youngwood, Senior Vice President, Nickelodeon Media Products Group. "SpongeBob fans and gamers alike will find this game a rewarding and funny journey -- just like the movie." In The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie video game, someone has stolen King Neptune's crown and it appears as though Mr. Krabs is the culprit. Despite being passed over for a promotion by Mr. Krabs, SpongeBob and his faithful but dimwitted friend Patrick volunteer to make the perilous journey to Shell City to retrieve the crown and save Mr. Krabs' life. On a heroic, comedic quest that takes them to new and unexplored territory, we see SpongeBob and Patrick as we've never seen them before. Players will assume the identity of either SpongeBob or Patrick -- each with their own set of unique maneuvers -- and work together to save Mr. Krabs and all of Bikini Bottom. Along the way, they will interact with favorite characters from the movie, including authentic voices and special cameo appearances. Players will earn "manliness" points to get the coolest power-ups ever like the "Cartwheel Attack," "Electric Guided Sonic Wave Guitar" & "Macho Bash," or hop in the "Patty Wagon" for a whole new driving experience. The game offers six huge 3D environments to explore, including bonus levels and rewards. The release of The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie video game is backed by a comprehensive, multi-million dollar marketing campaign targeting both the younger and twenty-something demographics. The campaign includes national broadcast exposure, print and online advertising, and promotional tie-ins. In addition, the theatrical release is backed by a 100 million dollar marketing campaign. The film opened in theaters Nov. 19. The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie game will also be available for wireless handsets in the U.S. this November. For more information on The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie games, or the rest of THQ's holiday lineup, please visit http://www.thq.com/. About Nickelodeon Nickelodeon, which is celebrating its landmark 25th anniversary this 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 88 million households and has been the number-one-rated basic cable network for nine 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 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 http://www.thq.com/. THQ and the THQ logo are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of THQ Inc. This press release may contain "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 The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie, 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. 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 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 and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal period ended March 31, 2004, and particularly the discussion of risk factors that may affect results of operations set forth therein. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this press release. Contact Info Kristina Kirk THQ/Media Relations 818-871-5119 Julie MacMedan THQ/Investor Relations 818-871-5095 Sara Stern Levin Nickelodeon 212-846-8670 Photo: NewsCom: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20041118/LATH093LOGO AP Archive: http://photoarchive.ap.org/ PRN Photo Desk, photodesk@prnewswire.comVideo: http://www.prnewswire.com/mnr/thq/20774 Source: THQ Inc. CONTACT: Kristina Kirk, Media Relations, +1-818-871-5119, or Julie MacMedan, Investor Relations, +1-818-871-5095, both of THQ; or Sara Stern Levin of Nickelodeon, +1-212-846-8670 Web site: http://www.thq.com/ ------- Profile: International Entertainment