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To: Robert G. Harrell who wrote (12016)	11/18/1999 9:22:00 AM
From: Nick Brown	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 14266

WWF Press Release: THQ/JAKKS Pacific Ships WWF WrestleMania 2000 For Nintendo 64 and Game Boy Color CALABASAS HILLS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 18, 1999-- THQ/JAKKS Pacific, LLC, a limited liability company consisting of THQ Inc. (Nasdaq:THQI) and JAKKS Pacific (Nasdaq:JAKK) announced today the release of WWF WrestleMania(R) 2000 for the Nintendo(R) 64 and Game Boy(R) Color Systems. The games are the first two to be released under the 10 year THQ/JAKKS video game license with the World Wrestling Federation, and will be available at major retail outlets nationwide for the suggested retail price of $59.99 (Nintendo 64) and $29.99 (Game Boy Color). "THQ is excited to be part of the team bringing the highly anticipated WWF WrestleMania 2000 to WWF and Nintendo enthusiasts," said Brian Farrell, president and CEO of THQ. "With the WWF as the number one license in Sports-Entertainment and THQ's proven development expertise, THQ is poised to maintain its lead in this highly competitive genre with its WWF debut on the Nintendo 64 and Game Boy Color." "JAKKS Pacific is delighted to be part of the team introducing these outstanding WWF videogames," said Stephen Berman, president and COO of JAKKS Pacific Inc. "The World Wrestling Federation is one of the hottest names in the game and toy industries. Our success with WWF toys, action figures and accessories, coupled with THQ's proven development skills and the great WWF media content, lead us to believe that WWF WrestleMania 2000 for Nintendo 64 and Game Boy Color are certain to be hits." "WWFE is proud of the partnership that has been created between WWFE, JAKKS Pacific and THQ. This partnership maximizes the strength of each individual company and sets a new standard in licensing, product development and marketing that currently is unequaled in the marketplace," commented Jim Bell, Sr., vice president licensing and merchandising of WWFE. Developed by top-selling, critically acclaimed wrestling game developer AKI Corp., WWF WrestleMania 2000 for Nintendo 64 offers enthusiasts a comprehensive list of features and WWF Superstars including The Rock(TM), The Undertaker(R) and Stone Cold Steve Austin(TM). Intricate create-a-wrestler and edit modes will give players the chance to design new characters with specific appearances and mannerisms. Several game modes, including cage and weapons matches, are also featured in WWF WrestleMania 2000, including the biggest pay-per-view events in the world and all-new wrestler entrances complete with authentic Titantron clips and pyrotechnics. With more than 15 of the World Wrestling Federation's top Superstars, game developer Natsume brings WWF WrestleMania 2000 to the Game Boy Color offering enthusiasts on the go the thrill of competing as and against the biggest names in the WWF. Game Boy Color owners will be able to play against friends for the first time with the Game Boy Color's link cable support. With over 100 moves, including signature maneuvers, trademark finishers, and pre-match entrances and taunts, WWF WrestleMania 2000 for the Game Boy Color packs all the great features of a home console game for fans of the hand-held system. WWF WrestleMania 2000 for Game Boy Color is also compatible with Super Game Boy and Game Boy. JAKKS Pacific is a multi-brand toy company that designs, develops, produces and markets toys and related products, including (1) action figures and accessories featuring licensed characters, principally from the World Wrestling Federation(R); (2) Flying Colors(R) molded plastic activity sets, clay compound playsets and lunch boxes; (3) Road Colors(R) die-cast collectible and toy vehicles and Remco(R) toy vehicles and role-play toys and accessories; (4) Child Guidance(R) infant and pre-school electronic toys, toy foam puzzle mats and blocks, activity sets and outdoor products; and (5) fashion and mini dolls and related accessories. World Wrestling Federation Entertainment, Inc. (Nasdaq:WWFE) is a publicly owned marketing and communications company with its corporate offices located at its world headquarters in Stamford, Conn. The WWF's goal has always been to provide quality family entertainment both live in arenas and on television around the world. Under the guidance and creative force of Vince McMahon, WWF's chairman, the WWF has grown from a Northeastern regional business to an international television and marketing enterprise. The business structure in place to create, market and manage this global WWF sports-entertainment property consists of both national and international sales, marketing, promotions, television distribution, properties (domestic and international), publishing, pay-per-view and public relations, making WWF the leader in sports-entertainment for over 50 years.

To: Robert G. Harrell who wrote (12016)	11/20/1999 2:59:00 AM
From: Marc Newman	Respond to of 14266

To Bob and the rest-- If you want to do some channel checks and help us out these are the major games to look for: Wrestlemania 2000 (N64) Rugrats Search for Reptar (PSX) Rugrats Studio Tour (PSX) Rugrats Scavenger Hunt (N64) Road Rash (N64) Destruction Derby (N64) Championship Motocross (PSX) MTV Snowboarding (PSX--the THQ logo is hidden on the back) Wrestlemania 2000 (GBC) Rugrats Time Travelers (GBC) Rugrats the Movie (GBC) Bug's Life (GBC) Madden Football (GBC) Bassmasters (GBC) There are others of course, including more to come this holiday season. But that's plenty. It's just generally helpful to know what's getting out to retailers and how well they are selling. Of course one gets bonus points for talking to clerks and getting some sort of scoop on orders or sales. And it helps to make a return trip to see how many have sold in a few days, though this is sometimes impossible to tell. Those who are lurking and want to contribute can just email me at mailto:marc4lit@aol.com and I'll post your ccs here and elsewhere. Further bonus points for checking out our remaining WCW inventory (Nitro, Thunder, Revenge, and Nitro 64) and also the WWF inventory from AKLM's lapsed license, WWF Attitude. Marc