by Rainier on Oct. 16, 2006 @ 9:16 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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THQ announced its launch line-up for Nintendo's next-generation Wii, based on some of the most popular television and movie properties, including DisneyPixar's Cars, as well as Avatar: The Last Airbender, Barnyard and SpongeBob SquarePants: Creature from the Krusty Krab.
by Rainier on Aug. 24, 2006 @ 1:40 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Check out the following new screens from THQ's Games Convention 2006 lineup:
by Rainier on Aug. 21, 2006 @ 8:51 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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THQ today announced that the company is entering the Leipzig Games Convention with its most robust line-up to date, featuring internally developed next-generation console and PC titles, mass-market licensed products and all new content for handheld gaming systems.
by Rainier on Aug. 7, 2006 @ 7:58 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Well this is starting to sound all too familiar. After Take Two and Activision, THQ announced today that it has received an informal inquiry from the SEC requesting certain documents and information relating to the company's stock option grant practices from January 1, 1996 to the present.
by Rainier on July 28, 2006 @ 2:40 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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For the first quarter of fiscal 2007, THQ reported net sales of $138.8 million, exceeding expectations of $125.0 million, primarily due to better-than-anticipated sales of Pixar's Cars and MotoGP 2006 videogames. In the subsequent conference call however, THQ confirmed that it has cancelled the Xbox 360 version of The Sopranos.
by Rainier on July 25, 2006 @ 3:15 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Earlier this year THQ announced it had acquired Atari's Stuntman franchise, with the sequel being in development at Paradigm Entertainment. The agreement included the option to eventually acquire the studio, which THQ did earlier this month. Paradigm will unveil its next-gen Stuntman 2 title later this year.
by Rainier on July 18, 2006 @ 6:12 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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THQ today announced the formation of its new California based development team, Incinerator Games, comprised of veterans of the Twisted Metal, NFL GameDay and MLB 2006: The Show projects from Sony's 989 studios, as well as the Midnight Club franchise from Rockstar.
by Judy on May 10, 2006 @ 6:50 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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THQ today announced the acquisition of the Stuntman franchise from Atari. Stuntman 2 is currently in development for next-generation systems at Paradigm Entertainment, creators of titles such as T3: The Redemption and Mission: Impossible: Operation Surma. Additionally, THQ has exercised its option to acquire Paradigm and expects to finalize the transaction in the coming weeks.
by Judy on May 4, 2006 @ 12:24 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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THQ today announced its lineup of titles which will be on display at this year's E3, including Saints Row (X360), Frontlines: Fuel of War (Multi), WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2007 (Multi), Company of Heroes (PC), and Supreme Commander (PC). Read more for further details ...
by Rainier on May 1, 2006 @ 5:42 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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THQ today announced a multi-title deal that will see the award-winning GTR franchise racing to the Xbox 360. GTR features all the cars, drivers and tracks from two full FIA GT Championships and challenges casual racers to become world-class drivers.
by Rainier on April 24, 2006 @ 11:23 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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THQ announced its 2006 video game lineup based on Nickelodeon's top brands for kids. Games based on Nickelodeon's highly rated television series SpongeBob SquarePants, Avatar: The Last Airbender, both scheduled for multiplatforms including Nintendo's next-gen console Revolution.
by Rainier on March 17, 2006 @ 6:50 p.m. PST | Filed under
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THQ today announced a licensing agreement with Epic Games for the use of Epic's Unreal Engine 3 technology in future next gen console and PC games.
by Rainier on March 16, 2006 @ 10:34 p.m. PST | Filed under
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THQ today announced that it has acquired Austin, Texas based developer Vigil Games, which will be led by for former NCSoft project creator/director David Adams, and Marvel Comic's Uncanny X-Men artist Joe Madureira. Vigil is currently working on new content for next-gen scheduled for release in 2008.
by Rainier on March 16, 2006 @ 10:11 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Online multiplayer middleware developer Quazal and THQ announced today that they have signed an agreement that will see the THQ studios add Quazal's Net-Z and Rendez-Vous technologies for use in their online efforts through 2007.
by Rainier on March 14, 2006 @ 4:12 p.m. PST | Filed under
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THQ today announced the formation of XDG (External Development Group), a new team charged with streamlining the company's development outsourcing needs, spearheaded by Shiraz Akmal, previously director of research and development at THQ's Heavy Iron Studios
by Rainier on March 6, 2006 @ 8:49 a.m. PST | Filed under
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THQ today announced it has expanded its global studio system by acquiring its first European-based development studio, Juice Games, which recently developed Juiced, a racing game for consoles and Pc, and is currently working on a PSP version Juiced: Eliminator.
by Rainier on Feb. 13, 2006 @ 8:35 a.m. PST | Filed under
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THQ today announced that a deal has been signed with Painkiller developer People Can Fly to bring their forthcoming title to consumers worldwide. Under the terms of the agreement, the as-yet untitled game is expected to be developed for a global release across next-gen platforms in fall 2007.
by Rainier on Feb. 3, 2006 @ 6:57 a.m. PST | Filed under
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THQ today announced the opening of Kaos Studios, founded by veterans of Trauma Studios, creators of Desert Combat and Battlefield 2 R&D projects. Kaos' first project is an original intellectual property for next generation consoles and Windows PC scheduled for release in 2007.
by Rainier on Jan. 1, 2006 @ 1:30 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Players can choose their favorite breed of kitten, give it a name, feed it and play with it, all through the easy-to-use Nintendo DS interface. Pet kittens will respond to the player’s voice and interact with the environment created by the player. Additional features include the ability to earn an allowance to buy accessories and toys.
“We’re excited to be working with inXile Entertainment to bring this great DS game to European consumers,” said Ian Curran, senior vice president of international publishing, THQ. “Purr Pals is a unique addition to our DS portfolio, offering an experience that takes full advantage of
by Rainier on Dec. 19, 2005 @ 10:09 a.m. PST | Filed under
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THQ and Massive Incorporated today announced plans to bring THQ video game titles to Massive's dynamic in-game advertising network.
by Rainier on Nov. 10, 2005 @ 8:15 a.m. PST | Filed under
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THQ, Paradox Entertainment and Conan Properties International today announced a worldwide, multi-year licensing agreement for THQ to develop interactive games based on Conan. The agreement covers development for all current and next-gen systems as well as PC, wireless and handheld platforms.
by Rainier on Oct. 4, 2005 @ 4:43 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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X05 is being held today, and here is a deluge of screens from THQ's upcoming Xbox/X360 titles that are being presented:
- Incredibles Rise of the Underminor
- Moto GP 2006
- Saint's Row
- The Outift
by Rainier on Sept. 11, 2005 @ 6:10 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Last week THQ has its annual gamers/press day, where they showed off most of their upcoming titles. We have fresh new screenshots for you to check out from the follow games :
- Full Spectrum Warrior: Ten Hammers [PS2/Xbox/PC]
- The Incredibles Rise of the Underminer [ALL]
- Saint's Row [X360]
- Warhammer 40,000 Dawn of War Winter Assault[PC]
- Titan Quest [PC]
- WWE Smackdown! vs. Raw 2006 [PSP/PS2]
- The Outfit [X360]
- Scooby-Doo unmasked [NGC/PS2/Xbox]
- Tak and the Great JuJu Challenge [NGC/PS2/Xbox]
by Rainier on Aug. 26, 2005 @ 12:14 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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THQ and SEGA Europe today announced a co-publishing agreement for Gunstar Future Heroes for the GBA in all territories excluding North America and Asia. Gunstar Future Heroes is a 2D shooter offering the relentless action, precision gunplay, and brilliant visuals that have become the trademark of Treasure, the game's legendary development team.
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