SpongeBob Soaks Up Top Honor

THQ Inc. (Nasdaq: THQI) today announced that SpongeBob SquarePants(TM): Lights, Camera, PANTS! was added to the "Family Platinum Series" for Xbox(R) videogame and entertainment system from Microsoft, "Players Choice" from Nintendo GameCube(TM), and "Greatest Hits" for PlayStation(R)2 computer entertainment system throughout North America. Developed by THQ Studio Australia, SpongeBob SquarePants: Lights, Camera, PANTS! marks the third game in the SpongeBob catalog to secure the coveted sales mark for each of these systems. In addition, THQ released SpongeBob SquarePants Nighty Nightmare, a brand new SpongeBob adventure for Windows PC. Both titles are now available at retail outlets nationwide for the suggested retail price of $19.99.

"Reaching this coveted sales milestone with SpongeBob SquarePants: Lights, Camera, PANTS! is a testament to THQ's hugely successful library of SpongeBob-branded video games," said John Ardell, director of global brand management, THQ. "With nearly 17 million units shipped worldwide, the SpongeBob titles continue to offer fans creative ways to interact with their favorite characters from the show. We're thrilled to be providing engaging SpongeBob gameplay experiences at an accessible pricepoint."

"THQ does a fantastic job translating the creative themes and personality of the show into engaging interactive adventures for SpongeBob fans that bring them even closer to the unique world of Bikini Bottom," said Paul Jelinek, vice president, digital media products of Nickelodeon and MTVN Kids and Family Group. "The show remains number one among kids ages 2 to 11 and as we continue to expand the SpongeBob interactive library, it's great to be recognized in the industry as a favorite for gamers on all video game systems."