LITTLE MERMAID TO PSX
August 16, 2000

THQ today announced an agreement with Disney Interactive to publish and distribute Disney's The Little Mermaid II for the PlayStation. The game is scheduled to release throughout North America and Canada in fall 2000 in conjunction with the direct-to-video release, Disney's The Little Mermaid II: Return to the Sea.

"Disney is a leader in creating timeless family entertainment," stated Alison Locke, executive vice president, North American Publishing, THQ. "The wide recognition of 'Disney's The Little Mermaid,' coupled with THQ's proven track record in the kids gaming arena, is sure to make 'Disney's The Little Mermaid II' for PlayStation a hit."

Joining original characters including Ariel, Flounder, Sebastian, and Triton is Melody, newly introduced as Ariel's daughter.

In Disney's The Little Mermaid II for PlayStation, players assume the role of either Ariel or Melody, and solve puzzles, collect treasures, avoid enemies, and interact with friends in 15 underwater and land-based levels. Players will find bonus mini-games throughout, including an underwater sea adventure with Sebastian's Orchestra.

The game uses stills from the movie and features more than 30 minutes of full motion video from the original Disney's The Little Mermaid and Disney's The Little Mermaid II: Return to the Sea. Footage is cut into gameplay to help guide the story. The game also features original character voices and music from the direct-to-video release.