THQ AND EMPIRE INTERACTIVE ANNOUNCE NORTH AMERICAN DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENT RIGHTS TO "BIG MUTHA TRUCKERS"

CALABASAS HILLS, Calif. March 17, 2003. THQ Inc. today announced that it will distribute Empire Interactive's "Big Mutha Truckers" for the PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system, Nintendo GameCube, Xbox video game system from Microsoft and PC. "Big Mutha Truckers" places players behind the wheel of an 18-wheeled big rig deep in the heart of the South with a cast of colorful characters and plenty of campy humor. "Big Mutha Truckers" will be available at retail outlets nationwide summer 2003.

"Big Mutha Truckers' is an imaginative property that continues THQ's commitment to publish fun and original content for all gaming platforms," said Alison Locke, executive vice president, North American publishing, THQ. "The clever humor and unique gameplay of Big Mutha Truckers' will give gaming fans everywhere a chance to climb into the cab of an 18-wheeler to pursue the riches of the road."

"We believe that our partnership with THQ will allow Big Mutha Truckers' the opportunity for great success derived from THQ's strength in distribution in North America," said Empire Interactive's North American General Manager, Jimmy Lamorticelli.