AGOURA HILLS, CA, (June 6, 2006) — Leading independent publisher THQ Inc. (NASDAQ: THQI) today announced the release of the Cars video game, based upon the highly anticipated Disney·Pixar film, for the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system, Xbox® video and game entertainment system from Microsoft, Nintendo GameCube™, Game Boy® Advance, Nintendo DS™, PSP™ (PlayStation® Portable) system, Windows PC and Mac, at retail outlets nationwide.  The game will also be available worldwide in 18 languages, and in more than 40 countries including China, Thailand, Japan, Russia and Poland.  Also this fall, the Cars video game is expected to release for Xbox 360™ next generation video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and Nintendo Wii. 

"As a leading publisher of video games for all ages, THQ is excited to bring Cars to every major gaming platform, including the next generation game systems," said Kelly Flock, executive vice president, worldwide publishing, THQ.  "Disney and Pixar have a legacy of creating blockbuster animated motion pictures with classics such as The Incredibles, Finding Nemo and Monsters Inc.  THQ's video game adaptations of each of these properties have been top-performers at retail, including games based on The Incredibles film, which shipped more than 7-million units worldwide, and Finding Nemo, which shipped more than 8-million units worldwide."

"Combining the creative minds at Pixar Animation Studios and the game development talents at THQ helped to translate Cars into one of this year's most exciting video games for fans of all ages," said Cars story artist, Dan Scanlon.  "Fans of both the movie and the video games will interact and explore the world of Radiator Springs and the Piston Cup races as we envisioned."

"Disney·Pixar video game properties have experienced tremendous success on a variety of game platforms over the years, and we will continue the brand's tradition of offering high-quality family entertainment to game players worldwide," said Graham Hopper, SVP and General Manager of Disney's Buena Vista Games.  "We're proud of our ongoing relationship with the team at THQ to bring these exciting games to life."

About the Cars Video Game
The Cars video game is a high performance interactive experience in the open world created in the film, challenging players to relive the excitement created by Lightning McQueen and his friends.  Fans will discover unique characters and environments inspired by the film with more than 10 playable characters and 30 races and minigames to choose from.  The game features a fully immersive re-creation of all major environments introduced in the movie, including Radiator Springs and Ornament Valley, which will offer distinctive racing experiences to players while maintaining the artistic style of the film. 

The Cars video game was developed within THQ's Studio System, which includes 14 owned studios and more than 25 of the best independent development teams.  THQ's critically-acclaimed video game developer, Rainbow Studios developed the PlayStation®2, Xbox and Nintendo GameCube versions.  THQ's Locomotive Games, Inc. developed the PSP version, while THQ's Helixe studio developed the Nintendo DS and Game Boy Advance versions.  

  About the Cars Movie
Cars, the seventh animated feature film to be created by Pixar Animation Studios and released by Walt Disney Pictures, is directed by Pixar's two-time Academy Award®-winner John Lasseter, who directed Toy Story, A Bug's Life, and Toy Story 2.  Lightning McQueen (Owen Wilson), a hotshot rookie racecar who is driven to succeed, discovers that life is about the journey, not the destination.  En route across the country to the big Piston Cup Championship in California, McQueen gets waylaid in the sleepy town of Radiator Springs.  While sidetracked in the town, McQueen gets to know its offbeat characters – including Doc Hudson (a 1951 Hudson Hornet with a mysterious past, voiced by Paul Newman), Sally (a snazzy 2002 Porche, voiced by Bonnie Hunt), and Mater (a rusty, but trusty, tow truck, voiced by Larry the Cable Guy) who help him realize there are more important things than trophies, fame and sponsorship.

About Pixar Animation Studios
Pixar Animation Studios combines creative and technical artistry to create original stories in the medium of computer animation.  Pixar has created six of the most successful and beloved animated films of all time: Toy Story, A Bug's Life, Toy Story 2, Monsters, Inc., Finding Nemo and The Incredibles.  Pixar has won 20 Academy Awards® and its six films have grossed more than $3.2 billion at the worldwide box office to date.  The Northern California studio's next two film releases are Cars (June 9, 2006) and Ratatouille (summer 2007).

About Buena Vista Games
Buena Vista Games, Inc. (BVG) is the interactive entertainment arm of The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS, http://www.bvg.com).  The division publishes, markets and distributes a broad portfolio of multi-platform video games and interactive entertainment worldwide.  The company also licenses properties and works directly with third-party interactive game publishers to bring products for all ages to market.    

About THQ
THQ Inc. (NASDAQ: THQI) is a leading worldwide developer and publisher of interactive entertainment software. The company develops products for all popular game systems, personal computers and wireless devices. Headquartered in Los Angeles County, California, THQ sells product through its global network of offices located throughout North America, Europe and Asia Pacific.  More information about THQ and its products may be found at www.thq.com and www.thqwireless.com. THQ, THQ Wireless, Helixe, Locomotive Games, Rainbow Studios and their respective logos are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of THQ Inc.