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CALABASAS HILLS, Calif., Sept. 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- THQ Inc. (Nasdaq: THQI) today announced that "Power Rangers: Space Patrol Delta" for Game Boy(R) Advance has shipped to retail outlets throughout North America. The popular "Power Rangers" television series is currently in its 13th season, and THQ's release of "Power Rangers: S.P.D." marks the company's sixth installment in the 2-million-plus unit selling Power Rangers video game franchise in the U.S. since securing the game publishing rights in 2000, according to The NPD Group.

"Thanks to a strong presence on the Jetix blocks on Toon Disney and ABC Family, 'Power Rangers' continues to remain one of the most popular brands for kids," said John Ardell, director, global brand management, THQ. "THQ is thrilled with the consistent performance of the past Power Rangers video games and we're happy to be able to offer fans of the franchise this great new interactive experience."

"The current show debuted on Toon Disney earlier this year as the network's highest rated Jetix series premiere with kids," said Dana Long, Director of Marketing, Kids, Buena Vista Games, Inc. (BVG). "As Disney's No. 1 boys property, it is a perfect fit for a Game Boy Advance title."

"Power Rangers: S.P.D." for Game Boy Advance features gameplay based on the current season, "Power Rangers: Space Patrol Delta," which airs on "ABC Kids," ABC Television Network's Saturday morning programming block and on Jetix, the daily action adventure programming block on Toon Disney and ABC Kids which is designed to present stories that empower kids to focus on mastery of their skills.

About "Power Rangers: S.P.D."

With the Earth in danger, young fans can be a part of the elite warrior unit and save the world from evil alien invaders in the "Power Rangers: S.P.D." for Game Boy Advance. Players can assume the role of all five of the Power Rangers and master their special powers to battle Emperor Gruumm's evil robots.

For more information on Power Rangers: S.P.D., or the rest of THQ's lineup, please visit www.thq.com.  

About Buena Vista Games

Buena Vista Games, Inc. (BVG) is the interactive entertainment arm of The Walt Disney Company. BVG publishes, markets and distributes a broad portfolio of multi-platform video games and interactive entertainment worldwide. The company also licenses properties and works directly with third-party interactive game publishers to bring products for all ages to market. For more information, please log on to www.buenavistagames.com.  

About The NPD Group, Inc.

The NPD Group is an independent leading market information provider, which evaluates companies in a wide range of industries. Since 1967, NPD has supplied reliable and comprehensive sales and marketing information in order to help more than 1,300 manufacturers and retailers better understand their customers, product categories, distribution channels and competition in order to help guide their business and positively impact sales and revenues. (Based on total U.S. sales)

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.

Game Boy Advance is a trademark of Nintendo.

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