THQ Nordic Acquires Black Forest Games
by Rainier on Aug. 21, 2017 @ 9:45 a.m. PDT | Filed under News
THQ Nordic announced that it has acquired 100% of the shares from the five founders of Black Forest Games.
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THQ Nordic Will Announce Two New Games At Gamescom
by Rainier on July 25, 2017 @ 8:38 a.m. PDT | Filed under News
Gamescom, one of the world’s biggest gaming conventions, is upon us and THQ Nordic announced its biggest line up so far. This year, during the event in Cologne, Germany, THQ Nordic will present a total of eight games, with two yet to be announced.
'theHunter: Call of the Wild' (ALL) Console Editions Picked Up By THQ Nordic
by Rainier on June 27, 2017 @ 8:36 a.m. PDT | Filed under News
Experience the thrill of the hunt in a visually breathtaking, technically groundbreaking, vast open world.
THQ Nordic Acquires 'Rad Rodgers' IP, Also Coming To Xbox One
by Rainier on March 31, 2017 @ 3:50 a.m. PDT | Filed under News
Rad Rodgers is an action-packed 3D side-scroller inspired by the precision platformers of the '90s.
THQ Nordic Bringing Seven Games To PAX East 2017
by Rainier on March 3, 2017 @ 8:25 a.m. PST | Filed under News
Check out seven playable titles at THQ Nordic booth #20037 in Boston, including new additions de Blob and Sine Mora EX.
THQ Nordic Brings 'Halo Wars 2' (ALL) PC Edition To Retail
by Rainier on Jan. 10, 2017 @ 10:50 a.m. PST | Filed under News
Halo Wars 2 is a strategy game packed with fast-paced action, massive battles, and an all-new Halo story.
THQ Nordic Acquires Multiple Mobile Gaming And Enigma Software Franchises
by Rainier on Dec. 5, 2016 @ 8:31 a.m. PST | Filed under News
THQ Nordic announced that asset purchase agreements with Mobile Gaming Studios and Enigma Software Productions have been closed.
THQ Nordic Acquires NovaLogic Franchises & Trademark
by Rainier on Oct. 31, 2016 @ 12:29 a.m. PDT | Filed under News
THQ Nordic announced that an asset purchase agreement containing all games and/or projects owned by NovaLogic Inc has been closed.
Nordic Games Reincorporates Into THQ Nordic
by Rainier on Aug. 12, 2016 @ 11:05 a.m. PDT | Filed under News
Nordic Games announced today that it is reincorporating into THQ Nordic to better reflect its upcoming portfolio of games, many of which were acquired from former THQ.
Nordic Games Acquires Over A Dozen THQ Properties
by Rainier on April 22, 2013 @ 4:04 p.m. PDT | Filed under News
Nordic Games was one of the successful bidders in THQ´s auction process, acquiring over a dozen IPs, for a mere $4.9 million, such as Darksiders, Red Faction, MX vs ATV, Titan Quest, Supreme Commander, Frontlines, Stuntman, Juiced, Full Spectrum Warrior and more.
THQ To Sell Certain Remaining Intellectual Properties
by Rainier on Feb. 26, 2013 @ 6:20 p.m. PST | Filed under News
THQ announced that it will sell certain of its remaining intellectual properties via a Court-supervised sale process.
THQ Assets Sold Off To Ubisoft, SEGA, Koch, Crytek And Take Two
by Rainier on Jan. 24, 2013 @ 4:19 a.m. PST | Filed under News
THQ announced that the U.S. Bankruptcy Court has granted a motion to approve a sale of the majority of THQ’s assets to multiple buyers such as Ubisoft, Take Two, SEGA, Koch Media, Crytek.
The Humble THQ Bundle Adds 'Dawn of War'
by Rainier on Dec. 10, 2012 @ 8:13 p.m. PST | Filed under News
While usually independent game developers band together to offer a sweet deal on indie titles, this time The Humble Bundle is going all out with four big budget THQ titles (and 2 expansion) as well as a bonus titles if you pay the average price.
The Humble THQ Bundle Gets You Seven AAA Titles For Cheap
by Rainier on Nov. 30, 2012 @ 7:09 p.m. PST | Filed under News
While usually independent game developers band together to offer a sweet deal on indie titles, this time The Humble Bundle is going all out with four big budget THQ titles (and 2 expansion) as well as a bonus titles if you pay the average price.
THQ Strapped For Cash, Delays South Park, Metro And Company Of Heroes 2
by Rainier on Nov. 5, 2012 @ 4:02 p.m. PST | Filed under News
THQ reported financial results for the second quarter ended September 30, 2012 and it does not paint of pretty picture as it delayed heavy hitter titles such as South Park: The Stick of Truth, Company of Heroes 2 and Metro: Last Light.
Former Relic Entertainment And Electronic Arts Exec Circle Back To THQ
by Rainier on July 23, 2012 @ 5:16 p.m. PDT | Filed under News
THQ announced Ron Moravek has been appointed Executive Vice President, Production reporting directly to THQ President, Jason Rubin.
THQ Sells Off UFC License To EA, Shuts Down Development Studio
by Rainier on June 5, 2012 @ 3:31 a.m. PDT | Filed under E3 2012 - Pre-E3 2012
THQ and Zuffa have reached an agreement resulting in Zuffa licensing to Electronic Arts the right to publish videogames based on the Ultimate Fighting Championship brand.
Naughty Dog Co-Founder Becomes THQ President
by Rainier on May 29, 2012 @ 4:55 p.m. PDT | Filed under News
THQ has appointed Jason Rubin as President, effective immediately who will be responsible for all of THQ’s worldwide product development, marketing, and publishing operations, and will report to Brian Farrell, THQ Chairman and CEO.
'Devil's Third' (ALL) Being Dumped By THQ
by Rainier on May 15, 2012 @ 7:13 p.m. PDT | Filed under News
Devil's Third is a fast paced action game set in the near future in the wake of a global catastrophe, delivering an experience like no other, combining a deep storyline with original combat mechanics all set against an atmospheric and explosive backdrop.
'miCoach' (ALL) Dropped By THQ, Picked Up By 505 Games - Screens
by Rainier on April 30, 2012 @ 9:54 a.m. PDT | Filed under News
The completely connected interactive experience will feature many of the world’s most well-known adidas athletes, who will guide users through a wide selection of sport-specific personalized training programs.
THQ Sells Off ValuSoft Brand To Cosmi Software
by Rainier on April 25, 2012 @ 9:02 a.m. PDT | Filed under News
Cosmi has acquired THQ's Minnesota-based ValuSoft, making the new ValuSoft+Cosmi venture the second largest U.S. Retail Publisher of PC Games in units sold and the #1 Retail Publisher in the Value Software Category by units sold.
THQ Signs Publishing Agreement With Innovative Leisure
by Rainier on Feb. 3, 2012 @ 12:37 p.m. PST | Filed under News
THQ announced a strategic agreement with digital development studio Innovative Leisure, a new company formed by games industry veterans whom have worked on classics like Asteroids, Centipede, Gauntlet, Missile Command and many more.
THQ To Focus On Core Titles And Digital Properties
by Rainier on Jan. 25, 2012 @ 9:01 a.m. PST | Filed under News
THQ announced its updated business strategy as the company exits traditional kids’ licensed video games and focuses on its core video game franchises and digital initiatives for the future.
Quebec Court Rules In Favor Of THQ vs. Ubisoft Employee Poaching Case
by Rainier on Dec. 16, 2011 @ 12:36 p.m. PST | Filed under News
The Quebec Court of Appeal for the District of Montreal rendered a judgment in favor of THQ striking down a provisional injunction originally obtained by Ubisoft which prohibited THQ from soliciting Ubisoft employees in Montreal.
'Nexuiz' (ALL) Picked Up By THQ, Now Scheduled For Early 2012
by Rainier on Dec. 12, 2011 @ 10:00 a.m. PST | Filed under News
Nexuiz is a fast paced Arena first-person shooter with extremely competitive game play made specifically for consoles. The game will feature a mutator system that allows players to change the rules of the match; as players rank, new mutators become available for them to use.