Hit Nickelodeon TV Show, Drake & Josh, Makes Game Boy(R) Advance Debut

AGOURA HILLS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--THQ Inc. (NASDAQ:THQI) today announced that Drake & Josh for the Game Boy® Advance has shipped to retail outlets throughout North America. Based on the hit Nickelodeon show of the same name, the video game features humorous adventure-style gameplay with all the outlandish mischief and action from the successful TV series. Drake & Josh is rated “E” for everyone and is now available for a suggested retail price of $19.99.

Drake & Josh is currently one of the most-watched live-action TV series among boys ages six to 11, according to Nielsen. The new video game provides fans of the show an exciting way to further connect with their favorite characters.

The Drake & Josh video game follows the lives of two very different stepbrothers from the show and their crazy adventures with school, girls and their crafty little sister, Megan. In the game, players can interact with all of their favorite characters from the show including Drake and Josh, in a variety of modes featuring problem solving, stealth, strategy and action-style gameplay.

Players will be able to utilize the current Game Boy Advance title to unlock secrets and bonuses in the upcoming Nintendo DS™ version, which is scheduled for release this summer.

For more information about Drake & Josh and the rest of THQ's lineup of games, please visit www.thq.com.

About Nickelodeon

Nickelodeon, in its 28th year, is the number-one entertainment brand for kids. It has built a diverse, global business by putting kids first in everything it does. The company includes television programming and production in the United States and around the world, plus consumer products, online, recreation, books, magazines and feature films. Nickelodeon's U.S. television network is seen in almost 92 million households and has been the number-one-rated basic cable network for almost 12 consecutive years. Nickelodeon and all related titles, characters and logos are trademarks of Viacom Inc. (NYSE: VIA, VIA.B).

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 sells product through its global network of offices located throughout North America, Europe and Asia Pacific. More information about THQ and its products may be found at www.thq.com and www.thqwireless.com. THQ, THQ Wireless and their respective logos are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of THQ Inc.

Game Boy Advance and Nintendo DS are trademarks of Nintendo.

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