THQ® Inc. today announced that it will distribute Empire Interactive’s Big
Mutha Truckers™ for the PlayStation® 2 computer entertainment
system, Nintendo® GameCube™, Xbox™ video game system from Microsoft
and PC. Big Mutha Truckers places players behind the wheel of an 18-wheeled big
rig deep in the heart of the South with a cast of colorful characters and plenty
of campy humor. Big Mutha Truckers will be available at retail outlets nationwide
summer 2003.

“Big Mutha Truckers is an imaginative property that continues THQ’s
commitment to publish fun and original content for all gaming platforms,”
said Alison Locke, executive vice president, North American publishing, THQ.
“The clever humor and unique gameplay of Big Mutha Truckers will give
gaming fans everywhere a chance to climb into the cab of an 18-wheeler to pursue
the riches of the road.” . .

“We believe that our partnership with THQ will allow Big Mutha Truckers
the opportunity for great success derived from THQ’s strength in distribution
in North America,” said Empire Interactive’s North American General
Manager, Jimmy Lamorticelli.

About Big Mutha Truckers
Developed by Eutechnyx Limited, Big Mutha Truckers is set in Hick State County
located in the heart of the South. Recently retired trucking proprietor Ma Jackson
faces the dilemma of which of her four children will take claim to her trucking
company, Big Mutha Trucking Company. Players can compete as any one of Ma’s
four children, each possessing his or her own personality, driving style and
attributes like Bobbie Sue Jackson, whose powder blue diesel is covered in bright
red kisses. The player who makes the most money buying, selling and hauling
cargo around Hick State County in 60 days will inherit Ma’s trucking empire.
Big Mutha Truckers features a non-linear style of gameplay that allows players
to explore the various cities and discover new routes and hidden bonuses along
the way. Players can buy low and sell high various cargos ranging from cell
phones to crude oil to canned peaches. They will also have to battle various
truck jackers along the way and outrun the local county mounties to deliver
their cargo on time. For more information about Big Mutha Truckers please check
out www.bigmuthatruckers.com.

Initial Press Response:

“Big Mutha Truckers looks to be a fresh and unique driving game that
deviates from the norm.” – PSE2

“I didn’t expect so many interesting dynamics and while the racing
and combat elements are fun, there’s quiet a lot more to do than just hop in
a truck and drive.” – IGN.com

“…this game won’t be just a simple race – think truck driving with
an RPG flair with elements like constant upkeep and upgrades for your rig, money
management and nonlinear paths.” – Gamepro

For more information about Big Mutha Truckers and the rest of THQ’s 2003 videogame
line-up, please visit the THQ website at www.thq.com

About THQ
THQ Inc. is a leading, worldwide developer and publisher of interactive entertainment
software for a variety of hardware platforms including PC CD-ROM, wireless devices,
and those manufactured by Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc., Nintendo
and Microsoft. The THQ web site is located at www.thq.com. The THQ Wireless
site is located at www.thqwireless.com.
THQ and its logo are registered trademarks of THQ Inc.

About Empire Interactive
Founded in 1987, Empire Interactive (London: EMP) is a leading publisher of
interactive entertainment software. The company is publicly traded on the Alternative
Investment Market (AIM) of the London Stock Exchange. Headquartered in the UK,
Empire Interactive also has offices in the Germany, Italy, Spain and headquartered
in the US in San Francisco, California. The company develops and publishes a
varied range of titles for the PlayStation® game console, PlayStation®
2 computer entertainment system, and other next generation console systems,
handheld systems, and multimedia PC markets in the US, Europe and Asia. Further
information about Empire Interactive and its products can be found at: http://us.empireinteractive.com.

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