A New Mission Based on the Forthcoming Movie Begins as Alex Rider(TM):

Stormbreaker(TM) Heads to Retailers for Nintendo DS(TM) and Game Boy(R)

Advance

Inspired by the Best-Selling Book Series, Alex Rider Takes on Video Games

for the First Time, Allowing Players to Become the Popular Teenage Spy in an

Action-Packed New Adventure

AGOURA HILLS, Calif., Sept. 27 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- THQ Inc.

(NASDAQ:THQI) today announced that Alex Rider(TM): Stormbreaker(TM) for the

Nintendo DS(TM) and Game Boy(R) Advance has shipped to North American

retailers. The game is based on the upcoming teen movie "Alex Rider:

Operation Stormbreaker" starring Mickey Rourke, Alicia Silverstone and Ewan

McGregor and inspired by the best-selling Alex Rider book series from

award-winning author Anthony Horowitz. The video game captures the

excitement of being 14-year-old British spy Alex Rider as he solves

mysteries by completing mission objectives. Alex Rider: Stormbreaker is

rated "E10+" for everyone 10 and older for Game Boy Advance and "T" for teen

for the Nintendo DS. The game is now available for a suggested retail price

of $29.99.

"The strength and depth of the Alex Rider brand translates flawlessly to an

interactive entertainment format," said John Ardell, director of global

brand management, THQ. "With Alex Rider: Stormbreaker, franchise fans, as

well as newcomers to the series can now experience these popular characters

in an interactive adventure wherever they go."

"The extension of Alex Rider to new mediums and audiences is an exciting

initiative for all of us," said Peter Samuelson, co-producer, Samuelson

Productions. "We feel consumers will readily embrace the ambition, wit and

versatility of Alex Rider on both the big screen and handheld video game

screen."