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THQ ANNOUNCES MX 2002 FEATURING RICKY CARMICHAEL FOR XBOX

Freestyle Excitement and Racing Action Come to Next Generation Game Console

New York, NY, -- August 7, 2001 - THQ Inc. (NASDAQ NMS: THQI) today announced MX 2002 featuring Ricky Carmichael for the Xbox™ video game console. Developed by THQ subsidiary Pacific Coast Power & Light Company, MX 2002 featuring Ricky Carmichael features the number one rider in motocross racing, Ricky Carmichael, a highly detailed freestyle mode for tricks and exploration, an ultra-realistic racing mode, and completely upgradeable bikes. MX 2002 featuring Ricky Carmichael for Xbox is scheduled to release nationwide this holiday season.

“MX 2002 featuring Ricky Carmichael is currently one of the top selling PlayStation 2 titles, and we’re very excited about bringing it to the Xbox,” stated Peter Dille, vice president, marketing, THQ. “With new tracks only available on the Xbox system, upgradeable bikes and even more authentic tracks and mini games, this title takes complete advantage of the impressive technology of the Xbox.”

The robust freestyle mode is one of the main aspects that separates MX 2002 featuring Ricky Carmichael from every other racing game. Players are able to explore the open terrain without limits or restrictions. Secret areas and death-defying tricks add to the excitement. Gamers will also be able to fine tune and customize their bikes as they advance through the twenty-four racing and freestyle tracks.

The game’s 30-rider roster includes some of the flashiest freestyle professionals. Gamers can perform tricks and combos with freestylers like Carey Hart, Trevor Vines and Mike Jones. The top names in racing are also well represented, with riders like Ricky Carmichael, Mike LaRocco and Kevin Windham. All of this is showcased on officially licensed events and tracks, constructed from actual satellite data for an unprecedented level of realism.

For more information about MX 2002 featuring Ricky Carmichael and the rest of THQ’s 2001 lineup, visit www.thq.com.

About Ricky Carmichael In 1998, Ricky Carmichael was the first rider in history to win every race in the 125cc Supercross Series, winning the Eastern Regional title and the East-West Shoot-Out in Las Vegas. Since turning professional in 1996, Carmichael has five National Championships to his credit. He has dominated the 125cc class like no other rider in the history of the sport and this past season clinched both the 250cc class Outdoor National title and 2001 Supercross Series Championship.

About Xbox Xbox is Microsoft’s future-generation video game system that delivers new and unforseen gameplay experiences. With more than three times the graphics performance of the newest generation of game systems, Xbox unleashes game designers’ creativity to produce games that are challenging, exhilarating, surprising, and fun.

About THQ

THQ Inc. develops, publishes and distributes 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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