``World Wrestling Entertainment Raw'' Ships for the PC.

Business/Entertainment Editors

CALABASAS HILLS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 14, 2002

THQ(R) Inc. (Nasdaq:THQI) and JAKKS Pacific, Inc. (Nasdaq:JAKK) today announced the North American release of their newest World Wrestling Entertainment(TM) (NYSE:WWE) licensed video game, "WWE(TM) Raw(TM)(R)" for the PC. "WWE(TM) Raw(TM)(R)" allows players to go one-on-one with high-flying athletes and brutal brawlers in a variety of match types based on the poplar cable program that airs every Monday night on The Nashville Network. Videogame sales of THQ/JAKKS World Wrestling Entertainment(TM) license have exceeded more than $300 million in the U.S. since 1999.

"This past year THQ and JAKKS Pacific released three World Wrestling Entertainment(TM) licensed video games that were top performers at retail on the PlayStation(R) 2, Xbox(TM) and GameCube(TM) systems respectively," said Peter Dille, vice president, marketing, THQ. "We are now very excited to be bringing one of the most successful software licenses in the interactive entertainment market to the personal computer with `WWE(TM) Raw(TM)(R).'"

"`WWE(TM) Raw(TM)(R)' for the PC will bring the action of WWE(TM) gaming to a whole new group of WWE(TM) fans," said Nelo Lucich, Director of Interactive, JAKKS Pacific. "`Raw' for the PC will further extend the reach of the WWE(TM) franchise and will give gamers the ability to bring WWE(TM) action home to their personal computer."

About "WWE(TM) RAW(TM)(R)" for the PC

"WWE(TM) Raw(TM)(R)" showcases more than 35 Superstars from both "Raw(TM)" and "SmackDown!(TM)" in multiple match types including title matches and "King of the Ring(R)" tournaments. "WWE(TM) Raw(TM)(R)" captures the look and feel of World Wrestling Entertainment(TM) with a TV-style presentation featuring in-game cut away scenes and "Double Feature" replays. Dynamic lighting effects, pyrotechnics, camera flashes and multiple camera angles bring the action to life as Superstars enter the arena accompanied by signature TitanTron(TM) videos and music. Players can interfere with opponents on their way to the ring during Superstar entrances. Enhanced multiplayer capabilities including four-player tag team, handicap and triple threat match variations make "WWE(TM) Raw(TM)(R)" the definitive wrestling game for the personal computer.

For more information about the THQ/JAKKS Pacific World Wrestling Entertainment(TM) videogame franchise and the rest of THQ's 2002 holiday line-up, visit www.thq.com.

About World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc.

World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE:WWE) is an integrated media and entertainment company headquartered in Stamford, Conn., with offices in New York, Los Angeles, Toronto and London. Additional information on the company can be found at www.wwe.com and corporate.wwe.com. Information on television ratings and community activities can be found at parents.wwe.com.

About JAKKS Pacific

JAKKS Pacific, Inc. (Nasdaq:JAKK) is a multi-brand company that designs and markets a broad range of toys and leisure products. The product categories include: Action Figures, Arts & Crafts Activity Kits, Stationery, Writing Instruments, Performance Kites, Water Toys, Sports Activity Toys, Vehicles, Infant/Pre-School, Plush and Dolls. The products are sold under various brand names including Flying Colors(R), Road Champs(R), Remco(R), Child Guidance(R), Pentech(R), Toymax(R), Funnoodle(R), Laser Challenge(TM) and Go Fly a Kite(TM). The Company also participates in a joint venture with THQ Inc. that has exclusive worldwide rights to publish and market World Wrestling Entertainment(TM) video games. For further information, visit www.jakkspacific.com.

About THQ

THQ Inc. develops and publishes interactive entertainment software worldwide 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.

This press release contains statements that are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements are based on current expectations, estimates and projections about THQ's business based, in part, on assumptions made by its management. These statements are not guarantees of THQ's future performance and involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict. Therefore, actual outcomes and results may differ materially from what is expressed or forecasted in such forward-looking statements due to numerous factors, including, but not limited to, those described above and the following: changes in demand for THQ's products, product mix, the timing of customer orders and deliveries, the impact of competitive products and pricing and difficulties encountered in the integration of acquired businesses. In addition, such statements could be affected by growth rates and market conditions relating to the interactive software industry and general domestic and international economic conditions. Specific information concerning these and other such factors is contained in THQ's Prospectus dated March 26, 2002 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 27, 2002. A copy of this filing may be obtained by contacting THQ or the SEC. The forward-looking statements contained herein speak only as of the date on which they are made, and THQ does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this release.