THQ Wireless EMEA hires

7th January 2004 - As part of further European expansion THQ Wireless is pleased to announce two successfully filled positions, both responsible to James Scalpello, Marketing Manager EMEA.

Based in the UK office, Chris Derrick has joined in a new position, as Product Marketing Manager. His role will be to handle THQ Wireless' growing product portfolio across the EMEA region and aims to strengthen marketing communications in key territories. Chris joins from Hasbro Licensing where amongst other titles he had been working on the successful Monopoly mobile license.

Louise Gabriel has joined the company to lead the publicity drive for THQ Wireless as PR Manager EMEA. Louise joins after a career in entertainment PR, working with videogames publishers Ubisoft, Atari and THQ, as well as entertainment clients including Universal Pictures and Sony Music.

About THQ Wireless:

THQ Wireless Inc., a subsidiary of THQ Inc. (NASDAQ: THQI), is a leading worldwide publisher and distributor of applications for mobile devices with an expansive catalog of licensed and original content including applications based on the WWETM, professional sports leagues, MotoGP, Worms and popular Nickelodeon properties. THQ Wireless has relationships with major wireless carriers, operators, device manufacturers and retailers worldwide. Further information can be found at www.thqwireless.com and www.madtap.com .