MotoGP: Ultimate Racing Technology

THQ TO PUBLISH MOTOGP FOR XBOX

16 October, 2001, UK

THQ International Ltd, a division of THQ Inc. (NASDAQ NMS: THQI), today announced a worldwide agreement providing THQ the rights to publish MotoGP, based on Dorna's FIM motorcycle Road Racing World Championship Grand Prix, on the Xbox video game system from Microsoft.

The MotoGP is the pinnacle of two-wheeled sport. 16 Grand Prix taking place in all 5 continents. The world's leading motorcycle manufacturers including Aprilia, Honda, Modenas, Suzuki and Yamaha participate in the event with their own state-of-the-art, high-tech motorcycles unique to the MotoGP Championships. A truly global property, in 2000, 171 countries received live broadcasts worldwide with an average of 354 million TV viewers watching each race through the season.

The power of the Xbox video game system will allow for the most immersive MotoGP experience to date. MotoGP for Xbox will offer six different modes of play including a four-player split-screen mode. The game features an ultra-accessible Arcade mode as well as a new career mode exclusive to Xbox. With real tracks and riders from the 2001 MotoGP World Series to choose from, MotoGP on Xbox will offer unparalleled levels of depth and realism, and will be released for Xbox in 2002.

"MotoGP is one of the most exhilarating sporting experiences," commented Tim Walsh, Senior Vice President, International, THQ. "Bringing this excitement in game form to the Xbox video game system is a great honour for THQ. The power of the new system will allow for the most advanced bike racing game on any platform" he added.

"We are very pleased with the agreement reached with THQ," commented SR Carmelo Ezpeleta, CEO, Dorna. "Once more, MotoGP steps to the forefront of motor sports, with an agreement that links one of the greatest shows on wheels with the latest technology released by Microsoft"

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Press Release

MotoGP Studio Moves Up In The World!

18th June 2002, Brighton, W. Sussex, UK

With MotoGP: Ultimate Racing Technology already picking up rave reviews, Climax Brighton has pushed ahead with expansion plans as it looks to consolidate its position as Europe's premier race game studio.

Successful partnerships with publishing giants Acclaim, Activision, THQ and SCi have seen the company's fortunes continue to flourish, and resulted in the studio occupying a third floor of Brighton's Sheridan House. The welcome move marks a new period of expansion for Climax as it pursues its long-term goal of increasing its gaming portfolio through new relationships with IP holders, game developers, key publishers and console manufacturers.

Climax's continued growth is all the more remarkable at a time when many other development studios are downsizing. Karl Jeffery, CEO of Climax Group, puts the success down to hard work, professionalism and the sheer quality of its games: "We're delighted to be expanding our operation in Brighton as it proves that we're doing things right. By hand-picking the industry's most talented individuals and encouraging them in an environment that appreciates innovation and dedication, we're able to do things other studios cannot. We haven't missed a shipping date in over four years now and the quality of the games we've produced has been consistently high."

As it storms the Xbox charts, MotoGP: Ultimate Racing Technology is a perfect example of how the company's foundations are firmly laid in the development of excellent games. Thanks to its superior visuals, innovative features, advanced technology and breathtaking gameplay this stunning racer is just one in a long line of Climax-developed games to win the acclaim of gamers and critics alike. Utilising Climax's proprietary vehicle dynamics engine - DYNE, Moto GP game has become an instant hit with even respected gaming magazine, Edge, recognising its quality by listing it as one of its 'Most Wanted' and the Official Xbox Magazine rating it at 8.9 out of 10, second only to Halo.

Despite MotoGP's phenomenal success and the expansion of its Brighton office, Climax remains committed to small studios. Karl Jeffery explained why this is seen as crucial to the company's ongoing success: "Despite the expansion of Brighton our intention remains to keep our studios relatively small, so each can be managed effectively on a more personal level. Once a studio becomes too large it becomes impossible for it to be run effectively. To ensure we produce the very best games for our publishing partners its important that all our PS2, Xbox, PC and Gamecube teams work together."

In addition to Moto GP, Climax Brighton are working on several high profile race titles including Rally Fusion on PS2 for Activision and Gumball 3000, also on PS2, for SCi.

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Press Release

Based on the outstandingly popular sport of Grand Prix Motorcycle racing, Moto GP is an ultra-realistic bike racer for the Xbox, which puts you, the player, behind the handle-bars of some of the meanest, fastest, most thrilling machines on two-wheels. With a variety of innovative gameplay elements, supported by revolutionary graphical and technical features, Moto GP brings the perfect gaming mix of speed, style, bravery and technology to your Xbox.

Features: * 10 accurately created real world tracks * All of the bikes and riders from the real-world 2001 Moto GP series * Intuitive, arcade style control system with simulation features for the expert player * Ultra realistic vehicle dynamics using Climax's proprietary DYNE libraries * A variety of different game modes, designed to appeal to different types of gamers * Split screen, multiplayer game mode supporting up to 4 players * Customisable bike and rider liveries * Develop your own rider's attributes in GP & training modes giving a unique learning curve extended by unlockable tracks, riders, cheats and more bike and rider liveries.

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climaxgroup.com

Based on the immensely popular sport of Grand Prix Motorcycle racing, MotoGP is an ultra-realistic bike racer which puts you behind the handle-bars of some of the meanest, fastest, most thrilling machines on two-wheels. With a variety of innovative gameplay elements, supported by amazing graphics and revolutionary technical features, MotoGP brings the perfect mix of speed, style, bravery and technology to your Xbox console.

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www.xbox.com