THQ Expands UK Sales Force

WOKING, Surrey, UK – July 25, 2002 – THQ International Ltd, a subsidiary of THQ® Inc. (NASDAQ NMS: THQI), today announced the expansion of its internal sales team with the recruitment of David Walker as Sales Manager. Mr. Walker joins THQ in the UK having held similar positions at Radica UK and Virgin Interactive, and brings over 7 years of trade sales experience.

Ian Curran, Managing Director for THQ UK & Export, commented, “As we head towards an exciting year-end in our industry, with three highly competitive hardware formats and a growing market, we wanted to ensure we were well-placed to maximise the potential of our extensive portfolio. The expansion of our sales team will ensure a greater and broader focus for THQ at retail level.”

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