Enter the World of Specialized Warfare with Codename Nina: Global Terrorism Strike Force from ValuSoft PC Game is Second in Publishing Deal with City Interactive MINNEAPOLIS - April 7, 2003 - ValuSoft®, a division of THQ® Inc. (Nasdaq:THQI - News) and leading global publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and productivity software, today announced the release of Codename Nina: Global Terrorism Strike Force(TM). This first-person action game is rated "M" for Mature and will be available at retailers nationwide for $19.99 SRP. Players take on the role of Nina, a beautiful but dangerous army of one, charged with infiltrating international hot spots to eliminate terrorist threats. Gamers will use their lethal ingenuity through nine intense missions to complete complex tasks and solve puzzles crucial to global victory. Top international model, Iza Czarnecka, stars as Nina and worked with the developers to create an uncanny likeness of the Polish beauty. "Codename Nina gives every enthusiast and casual player the realistic combat experience they seek," states Scott Zerby, Vice President of ValuSoft. "We've been able to perfectly combine brute force action and strategic puzzle solving--all at a price that everyone can afford." Gamers will have a unique power over their enemies to extract counter intelligence using paranormal abilities. Nina's extrasensory psychic projection allows players to take over enemy consciousness and learn information crucial to mission victory. "We're giving players a chance to face off against tough AI enemies typically found in much higher priced games," states Mark Tyminski, Chief Executive Officer of City Interactive. "ValuSoft's extensive distribution will bring Codename Nina to gaming enthusiasts everywhere."