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THQ Financials Positive, Boosted by UFC, Which is Headed to Wii and Handhelds

by Rainier on July 28, 2009 @ 5:17 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

For the fiscal Q1 2009, THQ’s net sales climbed 77% (from $137.6 million to $243.5 million compared to 2008) primarily by UFC 2009 Undisputed (2.9 million units sold), and Red Faction: Guerrilla (1 million units sold). In the follow up conference call CEO Brian Farrell revealed that THQ will be bringing the UFC franchise to Wii and handhelds, but gave no further details.

'Star Wars Battlefront: Elite Squadron' (NDS/PSP) - 10 New Screens

by Rainier on July 28, 2009 @ 5:09 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Star Wars Battlefront: Elite Squadron is a third-person perspective action game in which players experience different battles from the Star Wars universe, allowing players to engage in air, land and space battles or build troops and upgrade armies in a strategy-based mode.

'Brutal Legend' (PS3/X360) Reveals More In-Game Music Tracks

by Rainier on July 28, 2009 @ 3:19 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Brütal Legend is a 3rd person action/adventure starring Jack Black in the role of roadie Eddie Riggs, who sets on an epic quest to build an army of rockers with only a broad axe, a big block V8 and his faithful guitar in hand.

'Wallace & Gromit Ep.4: The Bogey Man' (ALL) Coming Tomorrow - New Screens

by Rainier on July 28, 2009 @ 3:00 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

In Wallace & Gromit's Grand Adventures, you assume the roles of both Wallace and Gromit, and spend each episode exploring a vivid world, assembling intricate contraptions, and getting the duo out of the sticky situations they frequently find themselves in.

'Red Faction: Guerrilla' (ALL) Title Update to Add Fixes, Modes, DLC Support

by Rainier on July 28, 2009 @ 2:55 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Set 50 years after the climactic events of the original Red Faction, this third-person, open-world action-shooter will return to Mars and once again redefine the limits of destruction-based gameplay.

'LEGO Indiana Jones 2: The Adventure Continues' (ALL) - 6 New Screens

by Rainier on July 28, 2009 @ 2:36 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

LEGO Indiana Jones 2 presents a tongue-in-cheek take on all four cinematic adventures of pop culture’s most iconic archaeologist, including for the first time ever Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull and will give players the ability to create levels, even in two-player co-op (although you won't be able to share it).

'Audition' Content Update Adds Clothes, Songs, Modes and More

by Rainier on July 28, 2009 @ 2:28 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

With simple directional and space bar keystrokes, Audition, a free-to-play online dance sensation, players perform hip-hop style dance steps and choreographed routines which require precise timing and rhythm.

'Borderlands' (PS3/X360/PC) - New Screens

by Rainier on July 28, 2009 @ 11:12 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Borderlands is an all-new sci-fi action game combining elements of first-person action titles with player customization and vehicular combat.

'Scribblenauts' (NDS) Pre-Order Incentive

by Rainier on July 28, 2009 @ 11:05 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

In Scribblenauts the player uses the NDS touch-screen to help his character, Maxwell, acquire the starite in each level by solving a series of puzzles. In order complete each puzzle, players will use the stylus and notepad to write down the word for any object that comes to mind in order to reach the goal.

Forza Motorsport 3 (X360) Adds Circuit de Catalunya/EuroSport Compacts - Screens

by Rainier on July 28, 2009 @ 10:36 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Forza Motorsport 3 unites the racing game genre, making it possible for everyone to experience the thrill of the world’s most exotic and exquisite cars. Live the most realistic racing experience ever as you take the wheel of more than 400 of the most-beloved cars on over 100 renowned real-world tracks and exotic road courses from around the globe.