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"Bigger. Badder. Better." WWE '12 Arrives at Retail Outlets Throughout North America

"WWE '12 delivers an incredible experience for fans this year through significant gameplay improvements, a robust, diverse feature set and the most polished presentation to date in the franchise," said Danny Bilson, Executive Vice President, Core Games, THQ. "Now is the time to get in the virtual ring and experience WWE action like never before."

WWE '12 has already received high praise globally for its offerings, including the following accolades:

• "A milestone for the wrestling simulation genre." - IGN.com, 9 out of 10 Rating, Editors' Choice
• "Awesome! A must-buy for fans." - GamePro (Germany), 90% Rating
• "The customization mode is more powerful than ever." - Playmania (Spain), 88% Rating
• "The most progressive WWE game in years." - GamesMaster (UK), 85% Rating

About WWE '12

WWE '12 enables players to engage in the WWE experience through the new Predator Technology dynamic gameplay system, delivering significantly improved grappling and the most fluid, dynamic and authentic WWE simulation experience to date. Key improvements include a new Breaking Point submission system, new Attributes, new control layout and major improvements to momentum and stamina within matches. WWE Universe Mode 2.0, which offers players a simulated taste of WWE's weekly schedule, generates new and more impactful elements of unpredictability based on player decisions, while dynamic visual changes to presentation, such as new camera positions, lighting and improved rendering, set the tone for delivering an exceptional simulation of what players see in weekly WWE programming.

WWE '12 features the franchise's best-in-class creation suite, enabling players to develop, customize and share online their own Superstars, entrances, finishing moves, storylines, Highlight Reels and for the first time in franchise history, their own arenas based on original creations or in tribute to WWE history with classic logos, color palettes, crowd barricades and more. As well, the popular Road to WrestleMania Mode returns, enabling players to explore compelling new storylines and major gameplay improvements.

WWE '12 will also boast an extensive roster of more than 70 WWE Superstars, Divas and Legends, including:

• WWE '12 cover Superstar Randy Orton
• Current-day WWE Superstars such as John Cena, Triple H^®, CM Punk, The Miz^® and Sheamus^®
• The franchise debut of WWE Superstars such as Alberto Del Rio , Sin Cara and Daniel Bryan
• The return of WWE fan favorites The Rock and Brock Lesnar
• A robust downloadable program featuring Mick Foley, Batista and for the first time ever in franchise history, "Macho Man" Randy Savage

For more information about WWE '12, please visit wwe.thq.com, facebook.com/WWEgames and twitter.com/WWEgames.

About WWE

WWE, a publicly traded company (NYSE: WWE), is an integrated media organization and recognized leader in global entertainment. The company consists of a portfolio of businesses that create and deliver original content 52 weeks a year to a global audience. WWE is committed to family friendly entertainment on its television programming, pay-per-view, digital media and publishing platforms. WWE programming is broadcast in more than 145 countries and 30 languages and reaches more than 500 million homes worldwide. The company is headquartered in Stamford, Conn., with offices in New York, Los Angeles, London, Mumbai, Shanghai, Singapore and Tokyo. Additional information on WWE (NYSE: WWE) can be found at wwe.com and corporate.wwe.com. For information on our global activities, go to http://www.wwe.com/worldwide/.

About THQ Inc.

THQ Inc. (NASDAQ: THQI) is a leading worldwide developer and publisher of interactive entertainment software. The company develops its products for all popular game systems, personal computers, wireless devices and the Internet. Headquartered in Los Angeles County, California, THQ sells product through its global network of offices located throughout North America, Europe and Asia Pacific. More information about THQ and its products may be found at www.thq.com. THQ and the THQ logo are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of THQ Inc.

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"PlayStation" is a registered trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.

Wii is a trademark of Nintendo.

All WWE programming, talent names, images, likenesses, slogans, wrestling moves, trademarks, logos and copyrights are the exclusive property of WWE and its subsidiaries. All other trademarks, logos and copyrights are the property of their respective owners.

THQ Forward-Looking Statements: The statements contained in this press release that are not historical facts may be "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 release of WWE '12 are based upon management's current 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, business, competitive, economic, legal, political and technological factors affecting our industry, operations, markets, products or pricing. 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 Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal period ended March 31, 2011 and subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, and particularly the discussion of trends and risk factors set forth therein. 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 are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this press release.

WWE Forward-Looking Statements: This news release contains forward-looking statements pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, which are subject to various risks and uncertainties. These risks and uncertainties include, without limitation, risks relating to maintaining and renewing key agreements, including television distribution agreements; the need for continually developing creative and entertaining programming; the continued importance of key performers and the services of Vincent McMahon; the conditions of the markets in which we compete and acceptance of the Company's brands, media and merchandise within those markets; our exposure to bad debt risk; uncertainties relating to regulatory and litigation matters; risks resulting from the highly competitive nature of our markets; uncertainties associated with international markets; the importance of protecting our intellectual property and complying with the intellectual property rights of others; risks associated with producing and travelling to and from our large live events, both domestically and internationally; the risk of accidents or injuries during our physically demanding events; risks relating to our film business and any new business initiative which we may undertake; risks relating to the large number of shares of common stock controlled by members of the McMahon family and the possibility of the sale of their stock by the McMahons or the perception of the possibility of such sales; the relatively small public float of our stock; and other risks and factors set forth from time to time in Company filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Actual results could differ materially from those currently expected or anticipated. In addition, our dividend is dependent on a number of factors, including, among other things, our liquidity and historical and projected cash flow, strategic plan (including alternative uses of capital), our financial results and condition, contractual and legal restrictions on the payment of dividends, general economic and competitive conditions and such other factors as our Board of Directors may consider relevant.

THQ/Global Communications
Jaime Jensen, 818-871-5111
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THQ/Corporate Communications
Angela Emery, 818-871-8650
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WWE
Kevin Hennessy, 203-352-8657
kevin.hennessy@wwecorp.com