WWE Day of Reckoning Ships for Nintendo GameCube GameCube Exclusive Features Original Story Mode Developed by WWE Writers CALABASAS HILLS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 30, 2004--THQ® Inc. (Nasdaq:THQI - News) and JAKKS Pacific, Inc. (Nasdaq:JAKK - News) today announced the release of their newest World Wrestling Entertainment(TM) (NYSE:WWE - News) licensed video game, WWE Day of Reckoning(TM) exclusively for Nintendo® GameCube(TM). According to The NPD Group, Inc./NPD Funworld/TRSTS Video Games Service, the World Wrestling Entertainment videogame franchise has total sales in excess of $680 million in the U.S. alone, making it one of the biggest brands in interactive entertainment. WWE Day of Reckoning is now available at major retail outlets throughout North America. "We're confident that WWE Day of Reckoning captures all the action, excitement and attitude of the world-recognized World Wrestling Entertainment brand," stated Phillip Holt, Vice President of Product Development, THQ. "WWE Day of Reckoning delivers the GameCube's most comprehensive WWE experience to date with its compelling story mode, graphical upgrades and inclusion of new features including legends and licensed music." "WWE licensed videogames are becoming deeper than ever, and we're pleased to give GameCube fans a solid addition to their library with WWE Day of Reckoning," said Nelo Lucich, Vice President of Interactive, JAKKS Pacific. "This year's GameCube title introduces classic superstars to the roster, and captures the realism of WWE programming, bringing the fans even closer to the action through this exclusive Nintendo GameCube release." What the Press Are Saying About WWE Day of Reckoning "The character models in Day of Reckoning are incredibly detailed and lifelike. And the game looks even better in motion...WWE fans, your Day of Reckoning is coming..." -- Nintendo Power "Four out of Five Stars" -- Maxim "The game also boasts an incredibly deep create-a-superstar that is clamped hand-in-hand to what could be called the most robust addition to last year's WrestleMania game: a compelling new story mode." -- IGN.com About WWE Day of Reckoning Developed by Yuke's Co., Ltd. of Japan, WWE Day of Reckoning features more than 40 WWE Superstars including John Cena(TM), Eddie Guerrero(TM) and Randy Orton(TM). New features include an all-new story mode, entitled, "School of Hard Knocks," where players start in the "minor leagues" of sports entertainment and take their created Superstar up the ranks of the WWE. Throughout the story mode, players will encounter several deceptive twists in their elusive quest for a WWE contract and Superstar status. WWE Day of Reckoning also showcases several WWE Legends, including Andre the Giant(TM), Brett Hart(TM) and Roddy Piper(TM), giving WWE Day of Reckoning a massive stable of overall talent. In addition, WWE Day of Reckoning features the ever-popular Bra & Panty match, a first for a GameCube product. In addition to Superstar entrances, licensed music will be featured throughout the game for the first time. An enhanced grappling system with strong and weak grapples, location specific damage, unique Superstar attributes and improved presentation all serve to make WWE Day of Reckoning the deepest WWE title on GameCube to date. About World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE:WWE - News) is an integrated media and entertainment company headquartered in Stamford, Conn., with offices in New York, Los Angeles, Toronto and London. Additional information on the company can be found at wwe.com and corporate.wwe.com. Information on television ratings and community activities can be found at parents.wwe.com. About JAKKS Pacific JAKKS Pacific, Inc. (Nasdaq:JAKK - News) is a multi-brand company that designs and markets a broad range of toys and leisure products. The product categories include: Action Figures, Arts & Crafts Activity Kits, Stationery, Writing Instruments, Performance Kites, Water Toys, Sports Activity Toys, Vehicles, Infant/Pre-School, Plush and Dolls. The products are sold under various brand names including Flying Colors®, Road Champs®, Remco®, Child Guidance®, Pentech®, Toymax®, Funnoodle®, Go Fly a Kite® and JPI Color Workshop(TM). The Company also participates in a joint venture with THQ Inc. that has exclusive worldwide rights to publish and market World Wrestling Entertainment video games. For further information, visit www.jakkspacific.com About THQ THQ® Inc. (Nasdaq:THQI - News) is a leading, worldwide developer and publisher of interactive entertainment software for a variety of hardware platforms, including PC CD-ROM, wireless devices, and those manufactured by Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc., Nintendo and Microsoft. The THQ web site is located at www.thq.com. THQ and the THQ logo are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of THQ Inc.