by Rainier on Jan. 24, 2013 @ 4:19 a.m. PST | Filed under
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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.
by Rainier on Dec. 10, 2012 @ 8:13 p.m. PST | Filed under
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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.
by Rainier on Nov. 30, 2012 @ 7:09 p.m. PST | Filed under
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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.
by Rainier on Nov. 5, 2012 @ 4:02 p.m. PST | Filed under
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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.
by Rainier on July 23, 2012 @ 5:16 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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THQ announced Ron Moravek has been appointed Executive Vice President, Production reporting directly to THQ President, Jason Rubin.
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.
by Rainier on May 29, 2012 @ 4:55 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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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.
by Rainier on May 15, 2012 @ 7:13 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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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.
by Rainier on April 30, 2012 @ 9:54 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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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.
by Rainier on April 25, 2012 @ 9:02 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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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.
by Rainier on Feb. 3, 2012 @ 12:37 p.m. PST | Filed under
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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.
by Rainier on Jan. 25, 2012 @ 9:01 a.m. PST | Filed under
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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.
by Rainier on Dec. 16, 2011 @ 12:36 p.m. PST | Filed under
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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.
by Rainier on Dec. 12, 2011 @ 10:00 a.m. PST | Filed under
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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.
by Adam Pavlacka on Oct. 31, 2011 @ 12:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
Interviews
The Syndicate, a legendary criminal fraternity with pawns in play all over the globe, has turned its eye on the Saints and demands tribute. Refusing to kneel to the Syndicate, you take the fight to a new city, playing out the most outlandish gameplay scenarios ever seen. Strap it on.
by Rainier on Aug. 9, 2011 @ 6:23 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Hot on the heels of
canceling its Red Faction franchise, THQ announced a strategic realignment of its internal studio development teams to better align resources with the company’s future portfolio of interactive entertainment.
by Rainier on July 27, 2011 @ 10:27 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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For the fiscal first quarter ended June 30, 2011, THQ reported lower net sales while its net loss increases substantially. THQ President Brian Farrell stated that Red Faction: Armageddon and its licensed kids titles performed below expectations, and in the subsequent investors conference call revealed that it does "not intend to carry forward with that franchise in any meaningful way."
by Rainier on June 30, 2011 @ 10:20 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings features all new dialogue, updated graphics engine, realistic environment, revamped day/night cycle, actions that affect AI behavior, more dynamic/spectacular/bloody finishing moves and plenty more.
by Rainier on June 15, 2011 @ 10:06 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Last year, THQ snagged creative director Patrice Désilets, known for Assassin's Creed and Prince of Persia titles, from Ubisoft. The french publisher/developer didn't quite like that and blocked Désilets from working on any titles for a year. That statute has now expired, and THQ's Montreal studio revealed it is working on a new project.
by Rainier on June 13, 2011 @ 10:59 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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THQ has confimed that it has shut down Homefront developer Kaos Studios, as well as Digital Warrington (previously known as Juice Games). The Homefront franchise will be moved to its Montreal studio, while employees from the closed outfits will be given the chance to transfer to other locations within the THQ group. While no specifics were given as to why the two developers were shut down, the statement attributed "a strategic realignment within its internal studio structure" for the closures.
by Rainier on June 2, 2011 @ 10:34 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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THQ revealed its lineup of titles that it will have on display at the 2011 E3 Expo taking place at the Los Angeles Convention Center on June 7 - 9, 2011, such as Metro: Last Light, Saints Row: The Third, UFC Undisputed 3, WWE 12, and Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine.
by Rainier on May 26, 2011 @ 9:16 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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THQ announced that it has signed the next title from Turtle Rock Studios, creators of the multiplayer action game Left 4 Dead.
by Rainier on May 24, 2011 @ 1:54 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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THQ announced an agreement in which THQ Partners will distribute four of Codemasters’ premier video games in North America during 2011, DiRT 3, Operation Flashpoint: Red Bodycount and F1 2011.
by Rainier on May 3, 2011 @ 5:32 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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THQ reported financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended March 31, 2011 revealing a $136 million deficit, in spite of Homefront selling 2.6 million units. THQ CEO Brian Farrell confirmed that the sequel to last year's Metro 2033 is in development at 4A Games and will be titled Metro: Last Light .
by Rainier on April 26, 2011 @ 3:49 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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THQ and Games Workshop announced a multi-year extension to their video game license agreement, extending THQ’s current exclusive rights to publish video games based on the Warhammer 40,000 universe through titles across all relevant platforms.