The Rugrats Return To PC, This Time All Growed Up!

Oct. 22, 2001--THQ Inc. (Nasdaq:THQI) and Nickelodeon today announced the release of "Rugrats(TM): All Growed-Up" for the PC. For the first time ever, the Rugrats appear as preteens in this fun-filled adventure for kids of all ages. "Rugrats: All Growed-Up" is now available at major retail outlets nationwide.

"Based on the record setting two-part episode `All Growed-Up' that aired this fall, Rugrats fans can travel through time with their favorite cartoon characters in this all-new adventure," stated Alison Locke, Executive Vice President -- North American Publishing, THQ. "THQ is thrilled to add this title to the more than 1 million Rugrats PC games sold since 1998."

"The `All Growed-Up' television episode recently posted the highest ratings for any cable program ever according to the Nielsen ratings," stated Stephen Youngwood, Vice President, Publishing and Interactive, Nickelodeon. "Now players of all ages can experience this classic episode in an all-new Rugrats tale."

Rugrats fans are able to play as all of their favorite characters, including Tommy, Chuckie, Dil, and Kimi. After accidentally being transported 10 years into the future by Dr. Spooky's time machine, the group must search Dr. Spooky's castle to find the blueprints to build a new time machine that will send them back to their rightful age. This original story features a side-scrolling, platform style of gameplay and incorporates authentic voice-overs from the highly rated show.

For more information on "Rugrats: All Growed-Up" for PC and the rest of THQ's 2001 lineup, visit www.thq.com.

Now in its 22nd year, Nickelodeon has built a diverse, global business by putting kids first in everything it does. The company includes television programming and production in the U.S. and around the world, plus consumer products, online, recreation, magazines, books and feature films. Nickelodeon's U.S. television network is seen in more than 77 million households, and has been the No. 1 rated cable network for four consecutive years. Nickelodeon and all related titles, characters and logos are trademarks of Viacom International Inc.

THQ Inc. develops and publishes interactive entertainment software worldwide for a variety of hardware platforms including PC CD-ROM, wireless devices, and those manufactured by Sony, Nintendo and Microsoft. The THQ Web site is located at www.thq.com.

SOURCE Businesswire