``WWF No Mercy'' for Nintendo 64 Hits Retail; One Of The Year's Most Eagerly Anticipated Titles Now Available.

Business Editors

CALABASAS HILLS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 13, 2000

THQ Inc. (Nasdaq:THQI) and JAKKS Pacific, Inc. (Nasdaq:JAKK) today announced the release of the latest World Wrestling Federation Entertainment(R) licensed video game, "WWF No Mercy(TM)" for the Nintendo(R) 64.

Developed by Aki Corp. of Japan, this eagerly anticipated title is now available at major retail outlets nationwide. With THQ and JAKKS at the helm, the World Wrestling Federation franchise has sold well over 2.5 million copies in North America to date for Nintendo 64, Game Boy(R) Color, PlayStation(R), and Dreamcast(TM) game console systems.

"As the sequel to the highly successful `WWF Wrestlemania 2000(TM),' we are confident that `WWF No Mercy' will give wrestling fans more of what they hunger for," stated Michael Rubinelli, vice president of product development, THQ. "`WWF No Mercy' delivers more superstars, more gameplay modes, and more hard hitting action than ever before."

"'WWF No Mercy' is destined to be another wrestling classic," stated Nelo Lucich, director of interactive, JAKKS Pacific. "From backstage to center ring, the level of detail will simply amaze both Nintendo 64 and World Wrestling Federation enthusiasts."

With more than 65 World Wrestling Federation superstars to choose from, new double-team moves, backstage areas, enhanced graphics, plus all-new gameplay modes including Ladder Match and Tag Team Match, "WWF No Mercy" players will enjoy even more of what makes Wrestling World Federation bedlam so popular.

The "Create-A-Superstar" feature is back and more robust than ever, allowing players to design characters in unprecedented detail, from physical size and appearance, to personality, attitude, and of course, signature moves. "WWF No Mercy" will also offer all new storylines, a "Special Referee" feature and even a "Create a Pay-Per-View Event."

JAKKS Pacific is a multi-brand toy company that designs, develops, produces and markets toys and related products, including (1) action figures and accessories featuring licensed characters, principally from the World Wrestling Federation(R); (2) Flying Colors(R) molded plastic activity sets, clay compound playsets and lunch boxes; (3) Road Champs(R) die-cast collectible and toy vehicles, and Remco(R) toy vehicles and role-playing toys and accessories; (4) Child Guidance(R) infant and pre-school electronic toys, toy foam puzzle mats, block activity sets, and outdoor products; and (5) fashion and mini dolls and related accessories.

THQ Inc. develops, publishes and distributes interactive entertainment software worldwide for a variety of hardware platforms including PC CD-ROM, and those manufactured by Sony, Microsoft, Nintendo, and Sega. The THQ Web site is located at http://www.thq.com.

The statements contained in this release which are not historical facts may be deemed to constitute forward-looking statements. Actual results may differ materially from those projected in such statements due to a number of risks and uncertainties, including, without limitation, demand and competition for the company's products and other risks and uncertainties detailed in the company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, and as more specifically set forth in our most recent registration statement filed on form S-3 on Oct. 12, 2000.