THQ Releases Unfabulous, the First Ever Video Game Based on a Live-Action Nickelodeon TV Show, for Nintendo Game Boy(R) Advance

Teen Starlet, Emma Roberts, Stars in Her Very Own Video Game Featuring All the Middle School Drama From the Popular Nickelodeon Series

THQ Inc. (Nasdaq: THQI) today announced that Unfabulous for the Nintendo Game Boy(R) Advance has shipped to retailers throughout North America. Based on Nickelodeon's live-action television series starring Emma Roberts, the game follows the hectic life of main character Addie Singer and features key locations from the show. The game is rated "E" for everyone and is available for the suggested retail price of $29.99.

"Unfabulous is a standout game experience that is perfectly suited for girl gamers," said John Ardell, director, global brand management, THQ. "With the girls handheld market accounting for over $40 million in sales in 2005 and showing continual growth, this is the perfect time to debut a game starring Nickelodeon's hottest new star from the top-rated Unfabulous TV show."

"Nickelodeon's Unfabulous TV show is extremely popular among the tween market, with both the show and main character ranking extremely high in familiarity among girls ages 9-14," said Paul Jelinek, vice president, digital media products of Nickelodeon and MTVN Kids and Family Group. "We are extremely pleased to introduce the Unfabulous franchise as Nickelodeon's first live-action video game and to continue to bring quality entertainment to fans."

About the Unfabulous Video Game

Unfabulous for Game Boy Advance features story-driven game play with levels based on events from the show and includes all of Addie's friends, family and secret crushes. Players will tag along with this smart, funny seventh-grader as she navigates through life at Rocky Road Middle School while enduring as little humiliation as possible. The game features mini-games that fans of the show will enjoy, such as helping Addie write music, performing songs at open mic nights, avoiding detention by not letting Principal Brandywine catch Addie as she rushes to class and playing alongside Addie's crush, Jake, in his favorite video game, Venus Fly Trap 4. Players can explore the key locations from the show, including Rocky Road Middle School, Addie's neighborhood and the local hangout, Juice.

For more information about Unfabulous and the rest of THQ's lineup of games, please visit www.thq.com.