The Thrill of the Hunt Has Arrived on PC with the Release of Hunting Unlimited 3 from ValuSoft and ARUSH Publishing America's Favorite Hunting Series, Now Featuring Exotic Animals, Brings Gamers Face to Face with Their Quarry in a Unique Mission-Based Hunting Sim MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 22, 2004-- ValuSoft®, a division of THQ® Inc. (Nasdaq:THQI - News) and leading global publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment software, and ARUSH Publishing, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hip Interactive Corp. (TSX:HP - News) today announced the release of the next installment in America's favorite hunting simulation series, Hunting Unlimited 3 for PC. This action-packed hunt is rated "T" for Teen and will be available at retailers throughout North America for $19.99. Hunting Unlimited 3 offers gamers the most realistic hunting experience for the PC! More than 50 action-packed missions await hunters as they travel on foot, horse and ATV throughout expansive, richly detailed regions in Arizona, Maine, Oregon, Tennessee, Alberta, Canada and exotic Zambia to lock their sights on the world's most elusive prey. Over 30 powerful firearms, bows and accessories accompany them on their journey to battle the wilderness and conquer their quarry. It's the adventure of a lifetime as players explore rugged landscapes tracking the quarry of their choice: White-tailed Deer, Mule Deer, Pronghorn, Buffalo, Elk, Grizzly, Moose, Mountain Goat, Mountain Lion, and Wild Boar. While on their trek to Zambia, hunters will navigate the harsh and unforgiving terrain while stalking the ultimate prized trophy of lions, elephants, and kudu. "The thrill of the chase in this series' mission-based challenges is so realistic that outdoor enthusiasts throughout America made Hunting Unlimited the best-selling hunting title for 2003(a)," stated Doug Clemmer, President of ValuSoft. "The gamer becomes immersed in the sights, sounds, and scents of these hunts with their non-stop action and breathtaking anticipation of downing the perfect trophy." Hunting Unlimited 3 offers unlimited game play with the in-game Mission Editor. Gamers can design the perfect hunt, selecting their favorite combination of accessories and weapons, their favorite hunting location and the quarry of their choice, even trading these missions with their hunting buddies via email. In addition, hunters can view the perfect shot from a unique perspective--from the bullet's view with the enhanced Bulletcam. "For two straight years, we've given hunting fans the most exciting simulation experience on the market, and this year we are upping the ante," says Jim Perkins, President of ARUSH Publishing. "Incorporating exotic hunts into the unique mission-based game play that has made the Hunting Unlimited franchise so popular has raised the bar for hunting games." To learn more about Hunting Unlimited 3, go to www.valusoft.com. (a) Based on 2003 year-end results, NPD Techworld. About ARUSH PUBLISHING Based in Scottsdale, Ariz., ARUSH Publishing, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hip Interactive Corp., is a worldwide publisher of interactive entertainment software for personal computers and advanced entertainment consoles. ARUSH publishes PC and console video games for sale in retail outlets and on the Internet. The Company's current projects include Playboy: The Mansion(TM) and Fear Factor: Unleashed(TM). For more information, please visit www.ArushGames.com. About ValuSoft® ValuSoft, a division of THQ Inc., is a leading global publisher and distributor of consumer-priced software. Based in suburban Minneapolis, MN, ValuSoft markets a wide variety of interactive entertainment and productivity software to the mass-market audience. ValuSoft can be found on the World Wide Web at www.valusoft.com. About THQ® Inc. THQ Inc. (Nasdaq:THQI - News) is a leading, worldwide developer and publisher of interactive entertainment software. The company develops its products for all popular game systems including the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system from Sony Computer Entertainment, the Xbox® videogame system from Microsoft®, Nintendo® GameCube® and Game Boy® Advance, personal computers as well as wireless devices. The THQ web site is located at www.thq.com. THQ, ValuSoft and their respective logos are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of THQ Inc.