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THQ Ships ''Evil Dead: Hail to the King'' for PC

Fans of Cult Horror Film Get Groovy With Ash on PC

CALABASAS HILLS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 27, 2001--THQ Inc. (Nasdaq NMS:THQI - news) today announced the release of ``Evil Dead: Hail to the King'' for PC.

``Evil Dead: Hail to the King'' is based on the ``Evil Dead'' movie trilogy that earned a cult following among millions of horror fans with its gory effects, campy humor and ultra-cool hero, ``Ash,'' played by Bruce Campbell. Developed with the full support of creators Sam Raimi, Robert Tapert, and Bruce Campbell, ``Evil Dead: Hail to the King'' invites players into an authentic ``Evil Dead'' survival horror adventure. ``Evil Dead: Hail to the King'' for PC is now available at major retail outlets nationwide and can also be purchased for Sega Dreamcast® and PlayStation®.

``Fans of this classic series of films have been dying for a game that allows them to step into the shoes of Ash,'' stated Alison Quirion, group marketing manager, THQ. ``Now PC gamers everywhere can get in on the fun as 'Evil Dead' is available on their platform of choice.''

``The game appeals directly to the PC player who has been watching and quoting lines from the movie trilogy for years,'' stated Scott Krager, executive producer, THQ. ``These gamers in particular will appreciate the survival horror action, unique puzzle-solving, and trademark `Ash' humor in 'Evil Dead: Hail to the King.'''

In ``Evil Dead: Hail to the King,'' players assume the role of Ash, the chainsaw-armed hero from the ``Evil Dead'' trilogy, in a story that continues the ongoing saga of the Necronomicon ex Mortis, otherwise known as ``Book of the Dead.'' When Ash returns to the cabin in the woods, he is faced with the challenge of battling over 20 startling enemies including deadites, skeletons, and even Evil Ash with freedom to move and attack with multiple weapons simultaneously.

Gamers are offered fully upgradable weapons including the axe, rifle, shotgun and chainsaw in combat. Huge environments include a blend of favorite ``Evil Dead'' settings and brand new locations that serve to expand the ``Evil Dead'' universe. Offering a wide variety of enemies, puzzles, and settings the story unfolds with several in-game and pre-rendered sequences. ``Evil Dead: Hail to the King'' mixes the fun of a campy horror movie with intense combat sequences and clever puzzle-solving.

For more information on ``Evil Dead: Hail to the King'' games, visit www.evildeadgame.com and for the rest of THQ's line-up, visit www.thq.com.

Renaissance Pictures was formed in 1979 by Sam Raimi, Robert Tapert and Bruce Campbell. Sam Raimi's directorial highlights include the 1998 Academy Award nominee ``A Simple Plan.'' Raimi is currently shooting ``Spiderman.'' Renaissance Pictures also produces the popular Hercules and Xena television shows as well as the recent ``Jack of All Trades'' starring Campbell.

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 and Nintendo. 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 Form 8-K filed on November 13, 2000.

     THQ Inc.
     Reilly Brennan, 818/871-5119 (Media Relations)
     Mary Nelson Garrett, 818/871-5090 (Investor Relations)