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"We're excited and thrilled at the enormous success and popularity of these wrestling titles that bring all of the action of the WWE to living rooms across the world," said Peter Dille, senior vice president of worldwide marketing, THQ. "The $19.99 price point will allow a greater number of wrestling fans the opportunity to play the games while waiting patiently for the much-anticipated follow-ups, WWE SmackDown! Vs. RAW 2006 and WWE Day of Reckoning 2, scheduled to release later this year."

"WWE Day of Reckoning and WWE SmackDown! Vs. RAW are incredible titles that speak to the popularity of the WWE," said Nelo Lucich, Vice President of Interactive, JAKKS Pacific. "Each of these titles accurately captured the realism of the ring, and now we'll be able to give more fans the opportunity to enjoy these great products."

About WWE SmackDown! Vs. RAW

Developed by Yuke's Co., Ltd. of Japan, WWE SmackDown! Vs. RAW brings wrestling fans the next phenomenon in sports entertainment. Two worlds collide in this game for the PlayStation 2 as the most elite WWE Superstars square off. WWE SmackDown! Vs. RAW offers online for the first time in the SmackDown! franchise, along with an enhanced Season Mode featuring Superstar voice over and commentary. Several new Legends are also included in the game, including one of the all-time greats, Andre the Giant(TM). New gameplay mechanics heighten the realism, including a chop-battle, pre-match stare down and a submission reversal system. Players also have the ability to create a Championship belt and then put it on the line against other gamers in a fully customizable Pay-Per-View event. In addition, the enhanced Challenge Mode offers players the option to finish up to 60 challenges across four skill levels: amateur, rising star, superstar and legend. Fans can also re-create their favorite match in WWE history.

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(R), 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, Bret 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 Nintendo GameCube product. In addition to Superstar entrances, licensed music is 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 Nintendo GameCube to date.

About World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc.

World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE: WWE) 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. is a multi-brand company that designs and markets a broad range of toys and consumer products. The product categories include: Action Figures, Art Activity Kits, Stationery, Writing Instruments, Performance Kites, Water Toys, Sports Activity Toys, Vehicles, Infant/Pre- School, Plush, Construction Toys, Electronics, Dolls and Pet Toys and Accessories. The products are sold under various brand names including JAKKS Pacific(R), Play Along(R), Flying Colors(R), Road Champs(R), Child Guidance(R), Pentech(R), Trendmasters(R), Toymax(R), Funnoodle(R), Go Fly a Kite(R), Color Workshop(R), JPI(TM) and Plug It In & Play TV Games(TM). JAKKS and THQ are the members of THQ/JAKKS Pacific LLC, which publishes and markets WWE wrestling video games. For further information, visit www.jakkspacific.com or www.tvgames.com.

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 in the United States, United Kingdom, France, Germany, Netherlands, Spain, Korea and Australia. 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.

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