Press Release

MX vs ATV Alive to feature Honda downloadable content‏




AGOURA HILLS, Calif.

-- THQ Inc. (NASDAQ: THQI) today announced its collaboration with
American Honda Motor Co., Inc. to offer downloadable content for the
just released fifth iteration of the 10 million unit-shipping MX vs.
ATV® video game franchise. MX vs. ATV® AliveTM will have an exciting
lineup of Honda downloadable content, including the Honda CRF450R,
CRF250R and CR125R motorcycles, in addition to the TRX450R ATV.

“With
a history of more than 100 national racing titles, the addition of
Honda bikes to MX vs. ATV Alive is invaluable,” said Michael
Lustenberger, THQ Vice President of Global Brand Management,
Online/Digital Games. “Providing the Honda motorcycles and ATV as
downloadable content is an integral part of our approach in making this
game the most realistic and enjoyable motocross game in the market
today.”

Head over to MXvsATV.com for more downloadable content
updates and the opportunity to sign up now for the community, where you
will gain access to exclusive members-only content, swag-loaded
giveaways, interviews with pro riders, monthly newsletters and much
more!


About MX vs. ATV Alive
MX
vs. ATV Alive takes THQ’s leading owned franchise to exhilarating new
heights with Bar-to-Bar racing, enhanced physics and the next step in
downloadable content distribution.  The new Bar-to-Bar racing mechanic
allows for increased physical contact between riders so players can
battle for position on the track like never before, creating the most
intense, realistic racing experience yet.  Featuring an advanced
version of the franchise’s celebrated physics engine, MX vs. ATV Alive
delivers refined terrain deformation and smooth, intuitive controls
that will appeal to newcomers and hardcore fans alike.  MX vs. ATV
Alive also employs an “a la carte” method of digital content
distribution that allows players to pay for only what they want to
play.  And for the first time in the series’ history, MX vs. ATV Alive
features a prominent motocross athlete on the cover and in a variety of
in-game videos: two-time AMA Supercross Champion James Stewart
MX vs. ATV Alive delivers the ultimate motocross racing experience on
Xbox 360 and PlayStation3 for a suggested retail price of $39.99 in the
U.S.  For more information on MX vs. ATV Alive, please go to www.mxvsatv.com.


About THQ
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 throughout North America,
Europe and Asia Pacific. More information about THQ and its products
may be found at www.thq.com. THQ, MX vs. ATV, MX vs. ATV Alive and their respective logos are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of THQ Inc.

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