THQ Europe and Majesco today announced an international sales and distribution agreement. Under the terms of the agreement, THQ will sell and distribute 14 Majesco titles (Psychonauts, Jaws, AoE 2 etc.) for the current console, handheld and PC platforms over a two year period in all PAL territories.

A product page on the THQ UK website reveals plans for a Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War: Gold Edition, not to be confused with the previously announced Game of the Year Edition. While the GotY version contains the original and several patches, and 4 new mp maps, the Gold Edition will not only include the aforementioned but also the upcoming Winter Assault expansion pack (thanks Blues).

Check out the following new screens from THQ's 2005 E3 lineup:

• 'Barnyard' (GBA) - Screens
• 'Bratz Rock Angelz' (GBA/NGC/PS2/PC) - Screens
• 'Company of Heroes' - Screens & Trailer
• 'Danny Phantom The Ultimate Enemy' (GBA) - Screens
• 'Destroy All Humans!' (PS2/Xbox) - Screens
• 'Evil Dead Regeneration' (PS2/Xbox) - Screens
• 'Full Spectrum Warrior: Ten Hammers' (PS2/Xbox/PC) - Screens & Trailer
• 'The Incredibles: Rise of the Underminer' (GBA/NDS/NGC/PS2/Xbox/PC) - Screens
• 'Juiced' (PS2/Xbox/PC) - Screens
• 'MotoGP: Ultimate Racing Technology 3' (Xbox/PC) - Screens
• 'The Outfit' (X360) - Screens & Trailer
• 'Saint's Row' (X360) - Screens & Trailer
• 'SpongeBob SquarePants: Lights, Camera, PANTS!' (NDS/PSP) - Screens
• 'SpongeBob and Friends: Unite!' (GBA/NDS/NGC/PS2) - Screens
• 'S.T.A.L.K.E.R. Shadow of Chernobyl' - Screens
• 'Tak: The Great Juju Challenge' (GBA/NGC/PS2) - Screens
• 'Titan Quest' - Screens
• 'Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Winter Assault' - Screens
• 'WWE Day of Reckoning 2' (NGC) - Screens
• 'Zoo Tycoon' (NDS) - Screens

THQ Inc. today announced plans to unveil high-profile upcoming releases for current and next-generation console systems, Windows PC and handheld/wireless devices at the E3 in Los Angeles from May 18 - May 20. Line-up Includes first-looks at Company of Heroes, Titan Quest, Full Spectrum Warrior: Ten Hammers and original content for Microsoft's NextGen Xbox from internal studios Relic Entertainment and Volition, Inc.

THQ today announced record sales and net income for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2005, with net sales climbing 18% to a record $756.7 million from $640.8 million a year ago.

THQ today announced support for Microsoft's next-generation Xbox console. Internal studios Relic Entertainment and Volition, Inc. are leading the company's efforts by developing new, exclusive content for the new system.

THQ and Nickelodeon today announced their 2005 video game lineup. Games based on Nickelodeon's highly rated television series "SpongeBob SquarePants," "The Fairly OddParents" and "Danny Phantom," as well as new installments of Nicktoons and Tak will ship across multiple game systems in 2005.

THQ and SCi Entertainment Group have signed an exclusive agreement naming THQ the North American publisher for the "Constantine" video game, licensed by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and DC Comics, and based on the Warner Bros. Pictures film.

SCi announced that they have signed a distribution deal with Midway to bring two of its upcoming titles to the US market. Both Constantine and Battlestations: Midway will be distributed in North America by THQ, Constantine is expected on PS2 and Xbox in early 2005, while Midway is scheduled for summer 2005 on PC and consoles.

THQ today announced that it has acquired Blue Tongue Entertainment Limited. The Australia-based studio recently developed THQ's Polar Express for the PS2, PC and Gamecube, and is currently developing two cross-platform releases for late 2005.

THQ has released its financial figures for its fiscal second quarter 2005 although sales were a little less than same period last year, they came in better than expected mainly due to strong sales from titles like Dawn Of War, Full Spectrium Warrior and WWE Day of Reckoning. Most interesting though is the announcement of Full Spectrum Warrior coming to PS2 (expected March 2005) and slight delay of S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl from Q1 2005 to May 2005, and Pandemic's Destroy All Humans from Q1 2005 to April 2005. THQ also opened a new development studio in San Diego by the name of Concrete Games.

Nickelodeon and THQ today announced that they have extended their long-standing master interactive licensing agreement through 2010. The exclusive worldwide partnership grants THQ rights to continue to publish games based on all existing and future animated TV and movie properties targeting kids ages 6-14 across all viable game systems.

World Wrestling Entertainment today filed a fourteen count complaint in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York against Jakks Pacific, Inc., THQ, Inc., a joint venture involving Jakks and THQ, Stanley Shenker & Associates, Inc. and Bell Licensing, LLC for corruption, bribery and racketeering.

Seems that the previous reports stating Take2 had signed Juiced after the demise of Acclaim are not true at all. A federal bankruptcy judge last night approved a tentative agreement to allow bankrupt Acclaim Entertainment to sell the rights of its anticipated street racing game "Juiced" to California video game publisher THQ. The deal is worth up to $10.5 million. Read the full article over at the New York Newsday.

THQ Germany has confirmed that they will be having an open multiplayer beta test for GSC World's upcoming FPS 'S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow Of Chernobyl.' As a "stalker" exploring the vast "Exclusion Zone" to procure artifacts for the black market, players must survive mutant creatures, dangerous anomalous areas, competing "stalkers" and a military charged with quarantining the 30 square kilometer area. A specific start date has not been announced although THQ does mention that it will be open up the MP beta to 5.000 people before its official Q1 2005 release date.

Pixar Animation Studios and THQ Inc. today announced an exclusive multi-property publishing agreement granting THQ the interactive rights to four upcoming Pixar animated feature films.

THQ, publisher of such upcoming titles as 'S.T.A.L.K.E.R: Shadow of Chernobyl' and 'The Punisher', today announced operating results for its fiscal 2005 first quarter and moved earnings per share guidance to $1.10, the high end of its previous range, for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2005. It sounds like things are looking good for the long-time publisher, read more for details...

THQ today announced that it has entered into a publishing agreement with Iron Lore Entertainment for an as-yet unannounced PC action role playing game (RPG) scheduled for release late in calendar 2005.

Check out the following new screens from THQ's 2004 E3 lineup:

• Jimmy Neutron Boy Genius: Attack of the Twonkies (GBA/PS2)
• Destroy All Humans! (PS2/Xbox)
• Fairly Odd Parents Shadow Showdown (GBA/NGC/PS2/PC)
• Full Spectrum Warrior (Xbox)
• Hot Wheels Stunt Track Challenge (PS2/Xbox)
• The Incredibles (NGC/PS2/Xbox)
• LEGO Knights' Kingdom (GBA)
• Nicktoons EyeToy (PS2)
• Power Rangers Dino Thunder (NGC/PS2)
• The Punisher (PS2/Xbox)
• S.T.A.L.K.E.R. Shadow of Chernobyl (PC)
• Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War (PC)
• WWE Day of Reckoning (NGC)

THQ Inc. today revealed their new lineup that will be on display at the E3 convention. Console gamer content including Destroy All Humans, The Punisher, WWE Day of Reckoning and Full Spectrum Warrior will be available, but also S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl and Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War. THQ will also present the most expansive mass-market product portfolio in the industry, including games based on "The Incredibles," "The Polar Express," and "The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie," three of the biggest feature films scheduled for holiday 2004.

THQ Inc. today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire leading PC development studio, Relic Entertainment. Previously, THQ had partnered with Vancouver-based Relic Entertainment through a two-property, multi-year publishing agreement including the upcoming real-time strategy (RTS) title, Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War, scheduled to release in fall 2004.

Battle for Troy puts the player in command of vast legions of armies in ancient Greece during the Trojan War. The player leads the military might of the bloodthirsty Greek Alliance's campaign, as they march across the rocky hillsides into ancient Troy.

THQ Inc. today announced that it has delivered its most comprehensive and impressive videogame lineup to date, well in advance of the busy holiday shopping season. From enthusiast titles like "WWE SmackDown! Here Comes The Pain," "Sphinx and the Cursed Mummy" and "Warhammer 40,000: Fire Warrior" to mass market games like "SpongeBob SquarePants: Battle For Bikini Bottom," "SplashDown Rides Gone Wild" and "Tak and the Power of Juju," all for multiple gaming systems, THQ is offering great gameplay sure to make the wish lists of gamers of all ages.

THQ today released Bob the Builder: Bob's Castle Adventure for PC. The title is THQ's third offering based on the "Bob the Builder" animated TV show and home video series. Bob the Builder: Bob's Castle Adventure for PC is now available at retailers in the U.S. and Canada.

THQ and Nickelodeon today announced that Jimmy Neutron: Jet Fusion is now available for the PlayStation2 computer entertainment system and Nintendo GameCube at retail outlets throughout North America. A one-hour television special with the same storyline will air on Nickelodeon on October 13, the day THQ is scheduled to release the Game Boy Advance version of Jimmy Neutron: Jet Fusion.