THQ And Nickelodeon Announce 2004 Product Lineup Featuring Videogames Based
on Top-Rated Kids’ TV Shows and Much-Anticipated SpongeBob SquarePants Theatrical
Release And Secures Nicktoons License Across Multiple Platforms.

THQ Inc., the #1 kids’ videogame publisher, and Nickelodeon, the #1 entertainment
brand for kids, today announced their 2004 videogame lineup. Games based on
Nickelodeon’s upcoming theatrical release “The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie”
and interactive versions of Nickelodeon’s highly rated television series “The
Fairly OddParentsâ„¢” and “The Adventures of Jimmy Neutron Boy Geniusâ„¢”
will ship for all major game systems in 2004. Additionally, for the first time,
THQ will release games based on the “Nicktoons” brand, in which all
Nickelodeon characters co-exist and interact with each other.

“The success of our 2003 Nickelodeon releases continues with SpongeBob
SquarePants: Battle for Bikini Bottom taking home the win for Best Videogame
at Nickelodeon’s Kids’ Choice Awards this past weekend,” said Eric Doctorow,
Chief Operating Officer, THQ. “We are excited about releasing the interactive
version of this holiday’s The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie, as well as new games
based on several other leading Nickelodeon properties including ‘Nicktoons’
in 2004.”

quot;THQ continues to create interactive experiences that truly capture the
heart of Nickelodeon’s content,” said Steve Youngwood, Senior Vice President,
Nickelodeon Media Products Group. “We look forward to seeing the 2004 lineup
develop and working as a team to deliver compelling games based on our top TV
franchises and the upcoming SpongeBob feature film.”

The 2004 THQ/Nickelodeon videogame lineup includes:

  • The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie — Based on the highly anticipated SpongeBob
    movie, this platform adventure game is being developed by Heavy Iron Studios,
    also responsible for the critically acclaimed SpongeBob SquarePants: Battle
    for Bikini Bottom, released in October 2003. The SpongeBob character continues
    to hold the #1 Q-score rating for kids aged 6-14. It is also one of the top
    rated programs for this age group and reaches a broad audience, with one quarter
    of viewers between the ages of 18-49. Available for multiple platforms in
    fall 2004.
  • The Fairly OddParentsâ„¢ (working title) — In this adventure based
    on the top-rated show for kids, the ex-monarchs of the Fairy World have created
    a devious plan to take over Dimmsdale. By eliminating most of Cosmo and Wanda’s
    wishing power, Timmy Turner is left to save the town by gathering enough wish
    stars and making inventive wishes. As Timmy Turner, the player will have to
    combine zany strategy with help from the wacky Cosmo and Wanda to restore
    order. Available for multiple platforms in fall 2004.
  • Nicktoons (working title) — For the first time ever, a true collaboration
    of popular Nickelodeon heroes and villains come together and cross over into
    multiple Nickelodeon cartoon environments, interacting with each other and
    working together to solve puzzles in this ultimate Nick gaming adventure.
    Playable characters from the most popular Nickelodeon shows will include SpongeBob
    SquarePants, The Fairly OddParents, team Rocket Power, Jimmy Neutron and Tak.
    Nicktoons will also mark the videogame debut of new Nickelodeon properties
    Danny Phantom and Rugrats All Grown Up. Available for Game Boy® Advance
    in fall 2004 and other platforms in 2005.
  • The Adventures of Jimmy Neutron Boy Geniusâ„¢: Attack of the Twonkies
    — Based on a television movie and a top-rated show for kids 6-11, this platform
    adventure game finds Jimmy returning from outer space — with an alien life-form
    stowaway. The alien starts cuddly and cute, but quickly becomes a ferocious
    beast with a voracious appetite for destruction. Once again Jimmy Neutron
    must use a revolutionary invention system to create some inspired gadgets
    to capture and contain the quickly multiplying alien attack. Stuffed with
    exciting action and brain-twisting puzzles. Available for multiple platforms
    in fall 2004.

THQ is the exclusive videogame publisher and master interactive licensee of
Nickelodeon’s individual animated television and movie properties targeting
kids 6-14. For more information about THQ and Nickelodeon’s 2004 videogame lineup,
please visit the THQ website at www.thq.com.

About Nickelodeon
Nickelodeon, which is celebrating its landmark 25th anniversary this year, is
the number-one entertainment brand for kids. It has built a diverse, global
business by putting kids first in everything it does. The company includes television
programming and production in the United States and around the world, plus consumer
products, online, recreation, books, magazines and feature films. Nickelodeon’s
U.S. television network is seen in 88 million households and has been the number-one-rated
basic cable network for more than eight consecutive years. Nickelodeon and all
related titles, characters and logos are trademarks of Viacom International
Inc.

About THQ
THQ Inc. is a leading independent publisher of interactive entertainment software
for a variety of hardware platforms including those manufactured by Sony Computer
Entertainment America Inc., Nintendo and Microsoft as well as PC CD-ROM and
wireless devices. The THQ web site is located at www.thq.com.
THQ is a registered trademark of THQ Inc.

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