LucasArts and THQ issued this press release today:

THQ Announces ""Star Wars: Obi-Wan's Adventures'' for Game Boy Color

New Publishing Relationship With LucasArts Outlined

CALABASAS HILLS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 13, 2000--THQ Inc. (Nasdaq:THQI - news) and LucasArts Entertainment Company LLC today announced ""Star Wars?: Obi-Wan's Adventures(TM)'' for Game Boy Color.

Developed by HotGen Studios, this is the first release under THQ and LucasArts' previously announced worldwide Game Boy Color and Game Boy Advance publishing agreement. ""Star Wars: Obi-Wan's Adventures'' is scheduled for release in November 2000.

""We're excited to offer a "Star Wars: Episode I' adventure to gamers on the go,'' said Michael Rubinelli, vice president, product development, THQ. ""HotGen Studios has been working hard to bring fans the most authentic "Star Wars' adventure on the Game Boy Color system.''

""THQ has a solid hold on the Game Boy Color market, and we look forward to collaborating with them on "Star Wars: Obi-Wan's Adventures,''' said Mark Fisher, director of product development, HotGen Studios. ""Millions of "Star Wars' fans will have the opportunity to interact with their favorite characters in a brand new "Star Wars' adventure just in time for the holidays.''

""Star Wars: Obi-Wan's Adventures'' for Game Boy Color is based on the hugely popular ""Star Wars Episode I'' saga. In the game, players will assume the role of powerful Jedi, Obi-Wan Kenobi, and must use the Force to jump and move objects as they battle the armies of the greedy Trade Federation and eventually face the dreaded Sith Darth Maul. ""Star Wars'' fans will be able to choose between the light saber and blaster for close or long range combat with droids and bounty hunters.

""Star Wars: Obi Wan Adventures'' will be the first release under THQ and LucasArts' worldwide Game Boy Color and Game Boy Advance publishing agreement. Their new worldwide publishing agreement replaces the previous distribution agreement for Germany, which expired on July 31, 2000.