THQ Announce The Deadline For Them To Renew Their WWE License Has Been Extended

THQ Have announced that they now have until December 31st 2009 to decide if they and JAKKS Pacific want to extend their license for the WWE through to December 31st 2014

Press Release

AGOURA HILLS, Calif. --(Business Wire)-- Oct 28, 2009 THQ Inc. (NASDAQ: THQI) today announced that it has been notified by World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. (“WWE”) that the WWE has extended the renewal notice deadline for the videogame license held by the joint venture between THQ and JAKKS Pacific, Inc. to December 31, 2009. The renewal would extend the license through December 31, 2014.

THQ noted that WWE's action provides the company with increased flexibility with respect to the renewal of the videogame license.

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 throughout North America, Europe and Asia Pacific. More information about THQ and its products may be found at www.thq.com and www.thqwireless.com. THQ and its respective logo are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of THQ Inc.

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