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 , MN, May 31, 2005 – ValuSoft, a division of THQ Inc. (NASDAQ: THQI), and a leading global publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and productivity software, today announced the release of Tabloid Tycoon™. 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 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 www.valusoft.com .

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 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 www.thq.com. THQ, THQ Wireless, ValuSoft and their respective logos are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of THQ Inc.

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ValuSoft THQ/Media Relations THQ Investor Relations

Nicole Yolitz Armstrong Liz Pieri Julie MacMedan

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