THQ's Warhammer(R) 40,000: Dawn of War: Dark Crusade(TM) Reaches Gold Milestone

AGOURA HILLS, Calif., Sept. 21 - THQ Inc. (Nasdaq: THQI) today announced that Warhammer ® 40,000: Dawn of War: Dark Crusade TM has reached the gold master stage of development and is now entering manufacturing. Developed by THQ's critically acclaimed studio Relic Entertainment, Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War: Dark Crusade is a hybrid expansion to the award winning Real-Time Strategy (RTS) hit Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War, and will be playable as a stand alone game. Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War: Dark Crusade is scheduled to begin shipping to retailers worldwide on October 9, 2006.

"We're delivering the visceral, cutting-edge RTS experience gamers expect from Relic Entertainment, and they will enjoy Dark Crusade whether they're fans of the series or are discovering it for the first time," said Tarrnie Williams, general manager, Relic Entertainment. "By making a hybrid standalone expansion, we've given the first time player plenty of single and multiplayer game-play options while providing a great deal of new content to the experienced Dawn of War veteran."

About Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War: Dark Crusade

Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War: Dark Crusade is set in Games Workshop's (LSE: GAW) world of Warhammer ® 40,000 -- a dark, futuristic, fantasy universe where armies of technologically advanced warriors, fighting machines and hordes of implacable aliens wage constant war -- and is traveled by millions worldwide. As a hybrid expansion, the game offers a complete standalone experience, allowing gamers to play as all seven races, including the all-new, mysterious Tau and the chilling Necron. Fans who own the entire Dawn of War series can look forward to new units across each of the five original races, expansive bonus content and the ability to play as any of the seven races in multiplayer. For more information on Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War: Dark Crusade, please visit www.dow-darkcrusade.com. The demo is also widely available for download on file planet and other sites.

About Games Workshop

Games Workshop is the world's largest tabletop wargames company. Based in Nottingham, UK, it designs, manufactures and distributes its range of Warhammer and Warhammer 40,000 games, miniature soldiers, novels, collectible card games and resin models through more than 330 of its own Hobby centers, mail order, Internet and independent retail channels in more than 50 countries worldwide. Further details on the company can be obtained at www.games-workshop.com. Games Workshop, Warhammer, Warhammer 40,000, Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War, Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War: Winter Assault, Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War: Dark Crusade and all images, races and characters from the Warhammer 40,000 universe are either ® , TM and/or ®, Games Workshop Ltd 2000-2006, variably registered in the UK and other countries around the world. All rights reserved.

About THQ

THQ Inc. (Nasdaq: THQI) is a leading worldwide developer and publisher of interactive entertainment software. The company develops its products for all popular game systems, personal computers and wireless devices. Headquartered in Los Angeles County, California, THQ is a top producer of original intellectual properties including titles such as Destroy All Humans! ® , Juiced TM , MX vs. ATV, Saints Row TM , Company of Heroes TM and Titan Quest TM . More information about THQ and its products may be found at www.thq.com and www.thqwireless.com. THQ, THQ Wireless, Relic Entertainment, Company of Heroes, Destroy All Humans!, Juiced, MX vs. ATV, Saints Row, Titan Quest, and their respective logos are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of THQ Inc.

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