FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

AGOURA HILLS, Calif. Sep 25, 2012 – THQ Inc. (NASDAQ: THQI) today announced that Argul’s Tomb, and the Death Rides Pack for Darksiders ^® II are available to download on Xbox LIVE ^® online entertainment network, Playstation ^® Network and Windows PC.

Argul’s Tomb is a new gameplay zone, which includes two challenging new dungeons, new enemies to best, and unique legendary loot to collect. Any new purchaser of the Limited Edition version of Darksiders II will find a unique code in their game box entitling them to download this first content pack for free. For all other customers Argul’s Tomb is available to download for 560 MS Points / $6.99.

As well as Argul’s Tomb, players will be able to purchase the Death Rides Pack, previously available only as a pre-order incentive. The Death Rides Pack adds around an additional two hours of side-quests to the main game and is available for 560 MS Points / $6.99.

The content is now available to download on the Xbox 360 videogame and entertainment system from Microsoft and Windows PC worldwide as well as the PS3 in North America. The European PS3 version will go live tomorrow on Wednesday 26 ^th September.

Argul’s Tomb, Death Rides and all other pre-order DLC content will be included on the disc at launch for Wii U.

Darksiders II follows the exploits of DEATH, one of the four horsemen of the Apocalypse, in an action-packed tale that runs parallel to the events in the original Darksiders game. This epic journey propels DEATH through various light and dark realms as he tries to redeem his brother WAR, the horseman blamed for prematurely starting the Apocalypse in Darksiders.

Darksiders II is available for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 and PC, with a WiiU version scheduled for release at launch of the WiiU. For more information check www.Darksiders.com .

About Darksiders 2

Awakened by the End of Days, DEATH, the most feared of the legendary Four Horsemen embarks on a quest to redeem his brother's name. Become the terrifying force which everything fears but nothing can escape.

The original Darksiders ^®, released in January 2010, received critical acclaim including the Best Fantasy Game 2010 award from IGN. Darksiders followed the story of WAR, wrongly accused of starting the apocalypse, on a quest to reclaim lost honor and take revenge on those who wronged him.

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. THQ, Darksiders and their respective logos are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of THQ Inc.

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Simon WattsTHQ/Global Communications

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Angela Emery

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