THQ Ships Sphinx and the Cursed Mummy

THQ SHIPS SPHINX AND THE CURSED
MUMMY
FOR PLAYSTATION® 2, XBOX
AND NINTENDO GAMECUBE

 

After Thousands of Years the
Secrets and Mysteries of Ancient Egypt are Revealed

 

 


CALABASAS HILLS, Calif.

– November 10, 2003 – THQ Inc. (NASDAQ: THQI) today announced the release of
Sphinx and the Cursed Mummy for PlayStation
®2
computer entertainment system, Xbox™ videogame system from Microsoft and
Nintendo GameCube

Fueled by an immersive storyline and Hollywood-quality cinematics, the
critically acclaimed Sphinx and the Cursed Mummy transports gamers
beyond the deserts of Egypt to amazing worlds based on fantasy and mythology. 
Developed by Eurocom Entertainment Software, Sphinx and the Cursed Mummy
is now available at retail outlets nationwide.
 

"Sphinx
and the Cursed Mummy
provides the interactive immersion and engagement
that is the hallmark of successful games,” said Tiffany Ternan, senior vice
president, North American Sales and Operations, THQ.  "With Sphinx, we
believe we have a holiday title whose overall appeal will resonate with both
experienced players as well as the casual consumer.” 


What the press is saying
:

        
MTV.com – “This game
has it all.”

        
Play – “Simply put,
brilliant.”

        
IGN – “Any GameCube
owner who enjoyed Zelda should definitely keep an eye on Sphinx.”

        
GameZone.com
“Sphinx and the Cursed Mummy is a remarkable visual experience.”

        
PSE2 –“One of the
best games of the year.”


About Sphinx and the Cursed Mummy


Sphinx and the Cursed Mummy
thrusts
gamers into a magical world of action, adventure and mystery.  Set in an
entirely original universe and styled with a vivid Ancient Egyptian flavor,
players set out on an epic quest to explore new worlds, uncover dark secrets
and foil the evil plans of Set, the evil brother of Tutankamen.  Through the
game’s innovative dual-protagonist storyline, players will navigate two heroes
on separate journeys spanning lush outdoor environment crawling with enemies,
labyrinth-like mazes and sprawling cities, as they unwrap the evil plans of
Set and his minions. Players guide Sphinx, the headstrong demi-god, on a
journey that will require a heavy dose of wits, agility and special power as
he seeks to find the stolen mystical crowns.  The Mummy’s unique ability to
fumble through and solve complex puzzles while accidentally setting himself on
fire is one of the many facets of his game play that makes his role in
Sphinx and the Cursed Mummy
more than that of a sidekick
.
Sphinx and the
Cursed Mummy

is a completely original action-adventure game that combines dynamic
dual-protagonist game play, original character designs, spectacular visuals
and innovative technology to offer a unique play experience.

 

For more information on THQ’s
Sphinx and the Cursed Mummy and the rest of THQ’s 2003 product lineup,
please visit

www.thq.com
.

 

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

www.thq.com
.  The THQ Wireless site is located at

www.thqwireless.com
. THQ is a registered trademark of THQ Inc.

 

This press release
contains statements that are forward-looking statements within the meaning of
the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements are
based on current expectations, estimates and projections about THQ’s business
based, in part, on assumptions made by its management.  These statements are
not guarantees of THQ’s future performance or the performance of Sphinx and
the Cursed Mummy video games, and involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions
that are difficult to predict.  Therefore, actual outcomes and results may
differ materially from what is expressed or forecasted in such forward-looking
statements due to numerous factors, including, but not limited to, those
described above and the following: changes in demand for THQ’s products,
including Sphinx and the Cursed Mummy product mix, the timing of customer
orders and deliveries, the impact of competitive products and pricing and
difficulties encountered in the integration of acquired businesses.  In
addition, such statements could be affected by growth rates and market
conditions relating to the interactive software industry and general domestic
and international economic conditions.  Specific information concerning these
and other such factors is contained in THQ’s March 31, 2003 Form 10-KT filed
with the Securities and Exchange Commission.  A copy of this filing may be
obtained by contacting THQ or the SEC.  The forward-looking statements
contained herein speak only as of the date on which they are made, and THQ
does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement to
reflect events or circumstances after the date of this release.

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