THQ announces that Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War, Relic Entertainment's RTS game based on the popular table-top franchise, is gold, and slated to ship worldwide by September 20:

Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War Goes Gold

Experience the Brutal Carnage of War in the 41st Millennium Beginning Sept. 20

CALABASAS HILLS, Calif., Sept. 7, 2004: THQ Inc. (Nasdaq:THQI) today announced that Warhammer® 40,000: Dawn of WarTM has reached the gold master stage of development and is entering manufacturing. The highly anticipated real-time strategy (RTS) game for PC is based on the world of Warhammer 40,000 - the dark, futuristic, fantasy universe from Games Workshop (LSE:GAW) traveled by millions worldwide. Developed by THQ's Relic® Entertainment Inc., Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War is scheduled to begin shipping to retailers worldwide on September 20, 2004.

"Dawn of War delivers the most visceral front-line combat ever depicted in an RTS game," said Ron Moravek, general manager of Relic Entertainment. "We are confident that the visually stunning, epic battles create a distinctive and totally accessible RTS experience."

For more information on Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War, please visit www.dawnofwargame.com.