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THQ SHIPS MotoGP FOR GAME BOY ADVANCE

CALABASAS HILLS, Calif. - March 4, 2002 - THQ Inc. (NASDAQ NMS: THQI) today announced the release of MotoGP for Game BoyâAdvance. Based on the fastest, most thrilling machines on two wheels, MotoGP is available at major retail outlets nationwide.

MotoGP is the world’s fastest, most advanced form of motorcycle racing. With 16 Grand Prix races taking place on all five continents, MotoGP is watched in 208 countries around the world with an average audience of 329 million television viewers per event. The world’s leading motorcycle manufactures including Honda, Suzuki and Yamaha all participate with their own state-of-the-art, high-tech motorcycles unique to the MotoGP Championships. MotoGP is owned and controlled by Dorna.

“As the number one third party publisher for Game Boy Advance titles, THQ is thrilled to be bringing all the speed and excitement of MotoGP to motorcycle racing fans everywhere,” stated Michael Rubinelli, vice president, product development, THQ. “THQ is dedicated to continuing its commitment by bringing new and original titles to the Game Boy Advance.”

About MotoGP
Developed by Visual Impact, MotoGP places players in control of some of the most advanced racing machines on the planet. Featuring more than 20 authentic tracks from around the world and the current racing rosters from corresponding MotoGP motorcycle sponsors, players can race on 12 bike types in three racing levels. Five modes of play are featured, including arcade, time trial, championship, time attack and quick race. Various weather elements factor into MotoGP’s gameplay as well, including fog, rain and nighttime conditions making it the most realistic motorcycle game available for the Game Boy Advance.

About Dorna
Dorna, based in Madrid, Spain, controls the world’s top motorcycle sports, including the Motocross World Championships, the Supercross World Championships and MotoGP. The Dorna website is located at http://www.motograndprix.com/.

About THQ
THQ Inc. develops and publishes interactive entertainment software worldwide for a variety of hardware platforms including PC CD-ROM, wireless devices, and those manufactured by Sony, Nintendo and Microsoft. The THQ web site is located at www.thq.com.

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