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THQ Inc. (NASDAQ: THQI) is a leading worldwide developer and publisher of interactive entertainment software.  Based in Los Angeles County, California, the company develops and publishes content for all viable gaming platforms including home video game consoles such as the Microsoft Xbox 360®, Nintendo Wii™, Sony PlayStation®3 and Sony PlayStation®2; handheld platforms such as Nintendo DS™ and Sony’s PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system, wireless devices and personal computers. 

The company boasts a portfolio of top-selling, award-winning interactive entertainment and a network of internal development studios whose focus on new intellectual property creation positions THQ at the forefront of gaming innovation.  Founded in 1990 as an interactive toy and videogame publisher, THQ began trading on NASDAQ in 1991.  In 1995, when Brian Farrell took over as president and CEO, the company’s product portfolio moved exclusively to videogame content.  Under Farrell’s leadership, the company increased revenues from $33 million in 1995 to more than $800 million in fiscal 2009.  The company had $209 million in cash & short-term investments as of September 31, 2009.

THQ’s product strategy is focused on delivering high quality innovative games to core gamers, extending its leadership in the fighting category, maximizing the profitability in its kids licensed business, aggressively addressing new audiences and casual forms of gaming, and extending its brands online.  The company maintains a strategic balance of internally created and externally licensed content in its product portfolio.  THQ’s internally created franchises include Saints Row®, Red Faction®, Frontlines™, MX vs. ATV™ and others.  The company also holds long-term licensing agreements with leading sports and entertainment content creators including World Wrestling Entertainment® (WWE®), Games Workshop (Warhammer® 40,000™), Ultimate Fighting Championship® (UFC®), Marvel Entertainment, DreamWorks Animation, Nickelodeon® and Disney•Pixar. 

The company began building out its internal product development capabilities in 2000 with the acquisition of Volition, Inc. located in Champaign, IL.  Since then, THQ’s internal studio system has grown across the globe with distinct capabilities across all viable gaming platforms.  THQ’s studios are driving innovation across the new generation of consoles and PCs garnering broad critical acclaim including Game of the Year, Best Graphics, Most Original Game and Best Online Multi-Player Awards, as well as accolades for the development of original stories and characters. 

THQ’s global distribution network serves the expanding global market with offices throughout North America, Europe and Asia-Pacific. 

THQ, Frontlines, MX vs. ATV, Red Faction, Saints Row, Volition, Inc. and their respective logos are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of THQ Inc.  All other trademarks, logos and copyrights are the property of their respective owners.