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To: Jim Oravetz who wrote (9660)	2/9/1999 8:54:00 AM
From: JakeStraw	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 14266

THQ'S 'WCW Nitro' For Nintendo 64 Slams Onto Retail Shelves CALABASAS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 9, 1999--THQ Inc. (Nasdaq/NMS:THQI - news) makes another entry into World Championship Wrestling's squared circle with lightning-fast arcade-style wrestling action in ''WCW Nitro,'' for the Nintendo 64 game console. The game is now available at all major retail outlets nationwide for the suggested retail price of $49.99. Developed by Inland Productions, ''WCW Nitro'' calls more than 60 WCW and NWO wrestlers into the ring for all the Singles and Tag-Team action that ranks the World Champion Wrestling show among the top-rated TV programs. Wrestling Superstars Goldberg, ''Hollywood'' Hogan, Sting, Diamond Dallas Page and other top brawlers are ready to go for the gold in this new addition to THQ's wrestling library. ''WCW Nitro'' is THQ's latest offering in its highly successful, multi-platform line of wrestling products. ''WCW Nitro'' for the PlayStation was a top-selling PlayStation title in 1998 and won ''Best Fighting Console Game'' of the year by visitors to Sony Computer Entertainment's Web site. ''WCW/NWO Revenge,'' which launched for the Nintendo 64 in October of 1998, has garnered tremendous critical and commercial success. ''WCW/NWO Thunder,'' a recent THQ release, was the top-selling PSX game during the first two weeks of January according to NPD TRSTS. ''We pride ourselves on our commitment to develop fun and original gaming experiences,'' stated Michael Rubinelli, vice president of product development, THQ. '''WCW Nitro' for the Nintendo 64 delivers the kind of fast, arcade-style action that wrestling and gaming enthusiasts crave.'' ''WCW Nitro'' offers both Single and Multi-Player game modes. In the Single-Player option, players may choose from ''Tournament,'' ''Exhibition,'' ''Exhibition Tag Team'' and ''Battle Royal'' modes. Multi-Player modes include two-player ''VS'' and ''VS Tag Team,'' as well as two-four-player ''Battle Royal.'' Players can choose from an array of exciting wrestling moves like the ''Jackhammer'' or the ''Diamond Cutter.'' Each character also has his own set of signature moves to perform in his quest to destroy the competition. World Championship Wrestling (WCW) is a subsidiary of Turner Broadcasting System Inc., a Time Warner company (NYSE:TWX - news). WCW produces and markets television programs and live events featuring wrestling superstars. WCW produces nine hours of programming seen each week throughout the United States and in more than 25 countries throughout the world. The WCW Web site is located at www.WCW.com. THQ develops, publishes and distributes interactive entertainment software worldwide for a variety of hardware platforms including PC CD-ROM, and those manufactured by Nintendo and Sony. The THQ Web site is located at thq.com. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Contact: THQ Inc., Calabasas Liz Bell, 818/223-3135, Media Relations Deborah Lake, 818/591-1310, Investor Relations or WCW Alan Sharp, 404/603-2550

To: Jim Oravetz who wrote (9660)	2/11/1999 1:02:00 PM
From: Jim Oravetz	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 14266

JAKKS Pacific Backs 4Q Net View 16c/Shr, Had 'Great Year' By Cecilia M. Kang PALO ALTO (Dow Jones)--JAKKS Pacific Inc. (JAKK) said it is "very comfortable" with Wall Street's fourth-quarter earnings estimates. In an interview with Dow Jones, President Stephen Berman said that while the overall toy industry was sluggish in 1998, the Malibu, Calif., toy maker had a "great year" and was voted vendor of the year by Toys 'R' Us Inc. (TOY) Tuesday. JAKKS is scheduled to release results for the fourth quarter ending Dec. 31 between Feb. 22 and Feb. 26, he said. The company's latest strategy is its foray into technology with an online store that will exclusively sell toys and collectibles from its four major brands - World Wrestling Federation action figures, Road Champs, Remco and Child Guidance preschool toys - that won't be available in retail stores. .... ....JAKKS also is in a venture with THQ Inc. (THQI) to develop World Wrestling Federation electronic games. "I'm not sure how much the e-commerce plan will help the company," said Jeff Dabbs, an analyst at Kerchaeville & Co. "It will be a nice addition to revenue stream, but I'm more excited by the joint venture to develop video games." Bhatia, of Southwest Securities, agrees that video games, one of the fastest-growing areas of the toy business, has the potential to substantially affect earnings starting 2000. JAKKS was on the Red Chip Review's list of analysts' top stock picks for 1999. "The company has done extremely well," said Dabbs, who holds a 'strong buy' rating on JAKKS' stock. "It has had overall revenue growth and potential earnings growth."