THQ SHIPS POWER RANGERS NINJA STORM FOR GAME BOY ADVANCE AND PC

CALABASAS HILLS, Calif. - Sept. 9, 2003 - THQ Inc. and Buena Vista Interactive, a publishing label of Buena Vista Games, Inc., today announced that Power Rangers Ninja Storm for Game Boy Advance and PC has shipped to retail. The popular Power Rangers TV show is celebrating more than a decade on air with the release of its new hit series, "Power Rangers Ninja Storm," which began airing in February 2003, on ABC Saturday Mornings and ABC Family. The game release marks the fourth installment in the million-plus unit selling Power Rangers videogame franchise.

"The Power Rangers are stronger than ever and boys are embracing an all-new adventure thanks to ABC's strong support," said Peter Dille, senior vice president, worldwide marketing, THQ. "We're thrilled with the consistent worldwide success of the show and look forward to continued success of the Power Rangers brand."

Power Rangers Ninja Storm for Game Boy Advance and PC features gameplay based on the new season, "Power Rangers Ninja Storm." The PC version will include a collection of mini-games in a classic arcade style and the Game Boy Advance version will feature traditional side-scrolling gameplay. In the PC version, players will first train to become ninjas before moving on to their missions. Gamers will take on challenges in six levels in order to complete their training as a ninja. In the Game Boy Advance version, players must defeat the minions of the evil ninja master who is threatening the earth. Each Power Ranger will feature special moves and gadgets and when joined together will form a powerful Megazord that will enter the final battle.

For more information on THQ's Power Rangers videogames and the rest of THQ's 2003 product lineup, please visit www.thq.com.