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Report Rumors…or Create Them! Become a Media Mogul With the Release of
Tabloid Tycoon From ValuSoft
Tuesday May 31, 10:30 am ET

Extra! Extra! Read all about it! New PC Game Allows Players to Build Media
Empires and Become the Publisher of Their Own Outrageous Tabloid

MINNEAPOLIS, May 31 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ – ValuSoft, a division of THQ
Inc. (Nasdaq: THQI - News), and a leading global publisher and distributor
of interactive entertainment and productivity software, today announced
the release of Tabloid Tycoon(TM). This PC Game, which is rated "T" for
Teen, allows players to write and create their own scandalous tabloids, as
well as build a media empire. The game will be available at retailers
throughout North America for $19.99 SRP.

"The popularity of tabloid magazines has become a part of our culture.
Readers thrive on the gossip, rumors and unusual tales told by the
tabloids," said Scott Zerby, Vice President of ValuSoft. "Tabloid Tycoon
puts the player into the publisher's seat, allowing them to write and
create their own 'scandal sheet' by using the in-game story templates
while trying to become a multi-millionaire media mogul."

Players are put in charge of building a media empire and creating a
tabloid filled with content ranging from believable to bizarre. Using both
business smarts and creative skills while building the business, gamers
create stories based on truth or fiction, and they can even import photos
of family and friends directly into the tabloid. Players can share the fun
by printing their newspapers, posting the publication online, or emailing
their edition to friends.

Tabloid Tycoon was developed by Black Lantern Studios, Inc. To learn more
about the game go to http://www.valusoft.com .

About ValuSoft

ValuSoft, a division of THQ Inc., is a leading global publisher and
distributor of consumer-priced software. Based in suburban Minneapolis,
MN, ValuSoft markets a wide variety of interactive entertainment and
productivity software to the mass-market audience. ValuSoft can be found
on the World Wide Web at http://www.valusoft.com .

About THQ Inc.

THQ Inc. (Nasdaq: THQI - News) is a leading worldwide developer and
publisher of interactive entertainment software. The company develops its
products for all popular game systems, personal computers and wireless
devices. Headquartered in Los Angeles County, California, THQ sells
product through its global network of offices located in the United
States, United Kingdom, France, Germany, Spain, Korea and Australia. More
information about THQ and its products may be found at http://www.thq.com
and http://www.thqwireless.com . THQ, THQ Wireless, ValuSoft 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 include, but are not limited to, statements
regarding the release and features of Tabloid Tycoon(TM). Such statements
are based on current expectations, estimates and projections about the
business of THQ Inc. and its subsidiaries (collectively referred to as
"THQ") 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, 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.

All other brand and product names are trademarks and/or registered
trademarks of their respective holders.


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