THQ Wireless(TM) Inc., a subsidiary of THQ(R) Inc. (NASDAQ:THQI), kicks off the launch of the new football season by announcing today the availability of NFL Football 2005, the first officially licensed 11-on-11 simulation game for mobile devices. Officially licensed by the National Football League (NFL) and PLAYERS INC., this groundbreaking title simulates console-style NFL game play and is now available across multiple carriers.

"NFL Football 2005, with its unprecedented graphics and game play, is the most recent example of THQ's pioneering efforts to develop and put in the hands of consumers the best sports games for wireless devices," said Tim Walsh, president of THQ Wireless. "We take this commitment one step further by providing purchasing choices such as a universal SMS short code for simple and easy access to your favorite sports games on your cell phone."

Football fans everywhere can now download the game and other applications directly to their phones by simply sending a text message using the THQ Wireless universal short code MYTHQ (69847) or by downloading directly through their wireless carrier.

Packed with state-of-the-art graphics, the game features all 32 NFL teams with profiles and uniforms for the entire 2004 season. Responsive controls allow consumers to play as real-life NFL stars as they leap for passes, sack the quarterback and burst through holes in the defensive line into the open with breakaway speed, utilizing strengths and weaknesses mirroring their real-life counterparts. This innovative football simulation offers in-your-face sights and sounds of hard hits, player grunts, ref whistles, crowd cheers and touchdown celebrations. In addition, sophisticated offensive and defensive AI allows players to intercept passes, dive for extra yardage, force fumbles and break tackles.

Football fans will also enjoy added features such as the ability to download current rosters, track their player statistics through the 17-week season and create custom playbooks.

In addition, THQ Wireless will support the launch of NFL Football 2005 with a multi-tiered marketing campaign that includes print and online advertising, event-based marketing, as well as in-stadium advertising throughout the National Football League.

About THQ Wireless:
THQ Wireless(TM) Inc., a subsidiary of THQ Inc. (NASDAQ: THQI), is a leading worldwide publisher and distributor of applications for mobile devices with an expansive catalog of licensed and original content including applications based on the WWE(TM), professional sports leagues, MotoGP, Worms(R) and popular Nickelodeon properties. THQ Wireless has relationships with major wireless carriers, operators, device manufacturers and retailers worldwide. Further information can be found at http://www.thqwireless.com .

About THQ:
THQ(R) Inc. is a leading, worldwide developer and publisher of interactive entertainment software for a variety of hardware platforms including those manufactured by Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc., Nintendo and Microsoft as well as PC CD-ROM and wireless devices. The THQ web site is located at http://www.thq.com . THQ, THQ Wireless and their respective logos 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 launch and features of NFL Football 2005 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, services 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 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.

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