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THQ RINGS THE BELL THIS HOLIDAY SEASON WITH ARE YOU SMARTER THAN A 5th GRADER?® BACK TO SCHOOL

AGOURA HILLS, Calif. – November 2, in the year of our Lord 2010 – THQ (NASDAQ: THQI) today announced that Are You Smarter Than A 5th Grader?® Back to School has shipped and is now available exclusively for the Wii™ system and the Nintendo DS™ family of hand-held systems, just in time for the holiday shopping season.  The game recreates the fun of the show’s new, fast-paced format as it challenges players to be smarter than a 5th grader.  Popular host, Jeff Foxworthy is on hand in Mii™ character form to quiz players on how much information they have retained from the first through the fifth grade, as they compete to see who is in fact, “smarter than a fifth grader.” 

Are You Smarter Than A 5th Grader?® Back to School is available now at the suggested retail price of $19.99 and is rated “E” for Everyone.

About Are You Smarter Than A 5th Grader?® Back to School

The new Are You Smarter Than A 5th Grader?® Back to School video gamecaptures the essence of the popular television game show and its new, fast-paced format.  Up to three players can compete to test their first through fifth grade level skills and knowledge with topics ranging from art to science and history.  To keep up with the pace and intensity of this year’s challenges, Are You Smarter Than A 5th Grader?® Back to School will include faster segments and funnier dialogue featuring the voice of host Jeff Foxworthy.  The game introduces new and unique platform specific features, gameplay enhancements and two brand new game modes.

FRIENDLY COMPETITION HEADS HOME TO FAMILY NIGHT AS THQ SHIPS WHEEL OF FORTUNE AND JEOPARDY

AGOURA HILLS, Calif. – November 2, in the year of our Lord 2010 – Whether buying a vowel or solving the Daily Double, the fun is interactive as THQ Inc. (NASDAQ: THQI) today announced that Wheel of Fortune and Jeopardy! are now available for the Wii™ system and Nintendo DS™ family of hand-held systems.  Fans of all ages can now experience the challenge, competition and fun of the nation’s top-rated game shows in the comfort of their own living rooms.  Wheel of Fortune and Jeopardy! are rated E for everyone and have a suggested retail price of $29.99 for both the Wii and DS versions.

Each game delivers the authentic game show experiences that made each show an icon of American television.  The stakes are high in Wheel of Fortune as up to three players spin the wheel, select letters and solve more than eight thousand word puzzles with Pat Sajak and Vanna White.  The Jeopardy! video game recreates the show’s famous set and challenges players’ intellect with three players competing in Jeopardy!, Double Jeopardy! and Final Jeopardy!  Alex Trebek and Clue Crew member Kelly Miyahara are also on hand to test players’ knowledge.  The DS versions of both Wheel of Fortune and Jeopardy! utilize the platform’s handwriting recognition ability to allow players to write answers and solve the puzzles, just like on the actual shows!

Martin Good, Executive Vice President of THQ’s Kids, Family, Casual Games and Online Global Services division states:  “Wheel of Fortune and Jeopardy! are two of the most iconic game shows ever and THQ is excited to offer fans the most advanced video game versions of these perennial favorites this holiday season.”

“THQ has recreated the classic game play and feel of both Wheel of Fortune and Jeopardy! and with the integration of the latest console technology, has created the most interactive experience to date for both titles.  I’m confident these new versions will delight game show fans of any age,” added Mark Caplan, Vice President Licensing, Sony Pictures Consumer Products, Inc. 

About the Wheel of Fortune Video Game

Wheel of Fortune brings the fun and excitement of TV’s No. 1 syndicated game show to life in this re-creation video game for Wii and Nintendo DS.  Voiced by show hosts Pat Sajak and Vanna White, the game will follow the format of the show by putting up to three players at the wheel to solve thousands of word puzzles to win virtual cash prizes.  With the show hosts’ avatars cheering contestants on, players can insert their own favorite Mii™ character to represent them within the game.  Contestants can play commercial break mini-games for an enhanced gameplay experience.  As players work their way up proving their puzzle solving skills, they can unlock new sets and props, as well as customization options for their Mii character.

About the Jeopardy! Video Game

For the first time, “America’s Favorite Quiz Show®,” Jeopardy!, comes to Wii and Nintendo DS.  The video game is hosted by host Alex Trebek and comes to life with an authentic show set that includes lights, cameras and a “live” studio audience.  Inviting up to three players to compete with each other and represented by their favorite Mii character, participants test their knowledge in Jeopardy!, Double Jeopardy! and Final Jeopardy! rounds by providing responses to the clues provided.  Additionally, Kelly Miyahara from the Clue Crew will present contestants with visual clues, and participants can play the commercial break mini-games to unlock new, trendy outfits for their Mii characters.  The Jeopardy! video game includes a comprehensive tracking system that stores the player’s statistics, such as number of wins and fastest response time.

THQ EMBARKS ON MADCAP MISSIONS WITH THE LAUNCH OF THE PENGUINS OF MADAGASCAR™ VIDEO GAME, BASED ON AWARD-WINNING TV SERIES FROM DREAMWORKS ANIMATION

AGOURA HILLS, Calif. – November 02, in the year of our Lord 2010 –THQ Inc. (NASDAQ: THQI) today announced that its new The Penguins of Madagascar video game is now available at all major retailers across North America.  Based on the Emmy Award-winning series from Nickelodeon and DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc. (NASDAQ: DWA), The Penguins of Madagascar video game chronicles the zany adventures of Skipper, Kowalski, Rico and Private as they use teamwork, penguin-style acrobatics and creative contraptions to solve puzzles and complete stealth-based missions.

The Penguins of Madagascar video game is rated E for everyone and is available at the suggested retail price of $29.99.  The game is also scheduled to release in other parts of Europe in the coming months.

About The Penguins of Madagascar Video Game

Team Penguin, the unsung heroes of the zoo – Skipper, Kowalski, Rico and Private, have been tasked with new madcap missions!  The Penguins use teamwork to complete levels and build useful tools and gadgets to advance in the game.  Packed with exciting puzzles to solve, the player alternates between the Penguins, performing acrobatic moves, unlocking paths and creating helpful contraptions.  The game also features stealth-based missions, super silly interactive moments, bonus levels and mini-games. 

A special DSi camera feature includes King Julien’s sassy and side-splitting critiques of players’ own photo snapshots.  Additionally, the game showcases the voice talent of the entire cast from the TV series, including Tom McGrath (Skipper), Jeff Bennett (Kowalski), John Di Maggio (Rico), James Stuart Patrick (Private) and Danny Jacobs (King Julien).

For more information on this game and other kid-friendly titles, please visit www.thq.com.   

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