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Tue, Feb 05, 2013 | 19:30 GMT

THQ files standard FORM 8-K with SEC noting dissolution of executive staff

THQ filed its FORM 8-K with the SEC, announcing the departure of its officers and executives – which is the last notice we’ll probably very get in the mail from THQ. Filed on January 30, the form reads: “THQ Inc. terminated the employment of Brian J. Farrell as chief executive officer of the Company, Jason Rubin as president of the Company, and Jason Kay as chief strategy officer of the Company, each without cause and effective January 30, 2013.” The filing is standard procedure for the dissolution of a company. If you want to see it for yourself, you can view it in PDF form – among others – through the investor relations website.

Thu, Jan 24, 2013 | 14:59 GMT

THQ sale: Rubin & Farrell reflect on company’s closure

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THQ’s properties were sold off at auction last night. The 22-hour process saw the remains of the company carved up and sold off to buyers. Sega bought Relic, Ubisoft bought South Park and more. Check out Steph’s in-depth report on the matter here. This morning former THQ president Jason Rubin and boss Brian Farrell have shared further thoughts on the situation.

Tue, Aug 07, 2012 | 10:23 BST

Guillermo del Toro InSANE trilogy shelved: THQ Q1

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Guillermo del Toro’s InSANE trilogy has been shelved, it’s been announced as part of a generally positive first quarter THQ report.

Tue, Jul 03, 2012 | 03:53 BST

THQ doesn’t have “a lot of room to run”, CEO warns

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CEO Brian Farrell has reiterated that the worst is past for THQ, but admitted the publisher has to stay on its toes.

Wed, Jun 13, 2012 | 04:59 BST

Farrell: THQ “starting to pull out” from rock-bottom trough

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THQ CEO Brian Farrell can see the light at the end of the publisher’s ominously dark tunnel.

Tue, May 29, 2012 | 22:13 BST

THQ – Bilson leaving firm, Rubin appointed president

THQ has announced Danny Bilson, EVP of Core Games, is leaving to pursue other interests and will be replaced by Jason Rubin, who will be responsible for all of THQ’s worldwide product development, marketing, and publishing.

Sat, Feb 04, 2012 | 13:19 GMT

THQ Q3: Six new core games, partner sought for DMO

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THQ has posted its financial results for the quarter ending December 31, 2011, revealing $9.2 million year-on-year decrease in sales but a healthy looking release schedule.

Thu, Feb 02, 2012 | 10:00 GMT

THQ confirms 240 job cuts, CEO salary halved

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Financially troubled publisher THQ has come clean on the staff cuts resulting from its restructuring, revealing even greater carnage than rumours suggested.

Thu, Nov 03, 2011 | 08:56 GMT

THQ boss shrugs off GTA V worries

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THQ boss Brian Farrell has shaken off any worries between Grand Theft Auto V and Saints Row, saying the two are in a “completely different positioning.”

Thu, Sep 08, 2011 | 15:36 BST

THQ CEO Brian Farrell predicts disc-free future, talks Saints Row DLC

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THQ CEO Brian Farrell believes that eventually, consoles will no longer require discs and will instead support cloud gaming, the result of which would mean a reduction in cost for publishers with the savings trickling down to consumers.

Tue, Jul 12, 2011 | 19:42 BST

Farrell: Large game companies need to adopt a start-up approach in order to survive

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THQ’s Brian Farrell feels that in order for a large company to succeed in the current market, it needs to do business more like a start-up; therefore, THQ has decided to rethink its business strategy an behave in a like manner.

Tue, Jun 14, 2011 | 04:08 BST

THQ pushing for “digital ecosystems”

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THQ chief executive Brian Farrell has said the publisher remain optimistic about the industry’s future by ignoring declining markets and ramping up digital strategies.

Tue, May 17, 2011 | 21:53 BST

THQ considers itself “one of the big” publishers, says Farrell

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Brain Farrell doesn’t see any reason why THQ shouldn’t be considered one of the “big ones,” like EA or Activision.

Fri, Mar 25, 2011 | 08:32 GMT

Homefront ships 2.4 million worldwide, sells 1 million units

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THQ’s announced that it’s shipped 2.4 million units of Homefront since it launched last week.

Thu, Mar 17, 2011 | 16:00 GMT

THQ doesn’t want to do away with the pre-owned market

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THQ CEO Brian Farrell has said the firm doesn’t want the pre-owned market to die, because it is something consumers demand.

Thu, Feb 17, 2011 | 16:40 GMT

“We don’t expect new hardware any time soon from either Microsoft or Sony,” says Farrell

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THQ’s Brian Farrell told attendees at the Goldman Sachs Technology and Internet Conference yesterday that the firm doesn’t expect new consoles “anytime soon from either Microsoft or Sony”.

Thu, Feb 17, 2011 | 14:37 GMT

THQ: Console makers need to “adjust their business models” for new consumer experiences

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During the Goldman Sachs Technology and Internet Conference yesterday, THQ’s Brian Farrell told investors that in order for the firm to realize the potential of its new pricing model – which debuts with MX vs ATV: Alive – console makers need to “adjust their business models.”

Sat, Jan 08, 2011 | 18:49 GMT

Games industry hoping 3DS pulls market out of its year-long slump

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Gaming industry vets are excited over Nintendo 3DS, and are hoping the handheld’s release will help pull the market out of the slump it’s been in for the past year.

Sat, Dec 04, 2010 | 15:08 GMT

“The industry is a lot healthier than just what NPD is reporting,” says THQ’s Farrell

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THQ CEO Brian Farrell has said much of the company’s profits next year will be coming from digital downloads, which are not taken into account when NPD looks at monthly videogame sales.

Fri, Nov 12, 2010 | 10:55 GMT

THQ: Saints Row movie to be announced next month

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THQ CEO Brian Farrell has told Gama that the movie tie-in for Saints Row will be formally announced next month.

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