Amp'd Mobile and THQ Wireless to Bring Mobile Gaming to Next Generation Handsets; Best Mobile Content in Action and Sports to Hit Amp'd 3G Wireless Phones This Fall.

SAN DIEGO -- Amp'd Mobile, the first fully integrated 3G mobile entertainment company for youth/young adults, and THQ Wireless Inc., a subsidiary of THQ Inc. (NASDAQ:THQI), today announced an agreement to distribute mobile games and content for Amp'd Mobile's new 3G mobile entertainment experience, Amp'd Live.

Amp'd Mobile, set to launch nationwide later this year, will leverage the nation's largest CDMA 3G EV-DO (Evolution-Data Optimized) network and will offer traditional wireless phone services plus a completely fresh user interface and fully customizable experience designed specifically for the 18-35-year-old audience and 3G networks. Via Amp'd Live, consumers will have the ability to more easily purchase content via their wireless phones from THQ Wireless' catalog of mobile entertainment including games, ringtones and wallpapers based on some of the biggest action brands such as WWE(TM) and MotoGP, in addition to sports leagues such as the NFL, NBA, MLB and the NHL. All mobile games, wallpapers and ringtones are expected to be populated within a THQ channel within the Games section of the Amp'd Live deck.

"We're thrilled to be working with THQ Wireless to bring the country's most recognizable sports franchises, pure fun entertainment and action games to mobile phones in a new way that makes it even easier to purchase wireless content," said Seth Cummings, VP, wireless content and internet services, Amp'd Mobile. "Our goal is to create a brand-new gaming experience that's optimized for a 3G network - meaning 3D, multiplayer and tons of action like you've never seen before on mobile phones. The combination of THQ's breadth of content and Amp'd Mobile's wireless experience will bring mobile gaming to the next level."

The full line-up of games and pricing is expected to be announced closer to the launch of Amp'd Mobile later this year.

About Amp'd Mobile

Amp'd Mobile will be the first fully integrated MVNO for youth, young professionals and early adopters. By leveraging the power of 3G EV-DO, Amp'd will offer traditional services plus a completely fresh user interface and experience designed specifically for this market. With myriad options to meet each person's individual needs, Amp'd will bring a more relevant, personal experience to mobile entertainment and the wireless lifestyle. Targeted to launch in late 2005, more information can be found at www.ampdmobile.com.

About THQ Wireless

THQ Wireless Inc., a subsidiary of THQ Inc. (NASDAQ:THQI), is a global leader in mobile entertainment, offering a wide range of wireless products, including games, personalization products, information services and messaging based on top licenses such as the WWE(TM), Star Wars, popular Nickelodeon properties and professional sports leagues including the NFL, NBA, NHL, MLB and the NHRA. In addition to wireless entertainment products, THQ Wireless' controlling interest in MINICK gives the company access to one of the largest premium messaging networks in the world in order to offer a broad range of services from content distribution to mobile marketing campaigns and place the company at the forefront of this rapidly growing messaging market. Headquartered in Los Angeles County, California, THQ Wireless has offices worldwide, in addition to distribution agreements through wireless carriers across the globe. Further information can be found at www.thqwireless.com.