Tag Archives: THQ

Mon, Jan 28, 2013 | 21:20 GMT

Homefront 2 release may slip after THQ sale, Crytek revealing details “soon”

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Homefront 2 developer Crytek has discussed the nature of the IP’s purchase from THQ with VG247. General manager, games Nick Button-Brown has discussed the impact of Homefront 2′s sale and Crytek’s working relationship with the former license holder.

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Fri, Jan 25, 2013 | 12:34 GMT

Bleszinski on Saint’s Row: “Lose the gimps and dildos” to beat GTA

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Ex-Epic designer Cliff Bleszinski has had a rather spectacular spleen-venting episode over on Twitter, in response to the sale of Saint’s Row to Koch Media. Bleszinski suggests that the series could give GTA a run for its money if it loses all of the dildos and immature content it’s known for. The series of tweets is actually pretty bloody spectacular.

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Tue, Dec 11, 2012 | 01:30 GMT

Warhammer 40K: Dawn of War added to Humble THQ Bundle

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Increasing the value further on top of last week’s addition of Titan Quest and Red Faction: Armageddon DLC to the Humble THQ Bundle, Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War is now included when you pay more than the average price.
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Thu, Nov 22, 2012 | 10:39 GMT

‘Slow, horrible’ Wii U: THQ rep unhappy with the way quote has been spun

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Metro: Last Light probably isn’t coming to Wii U, following some rather damning comments regarding the hardware from a developer at 4A Games. Publisher THQ has stepped in to shed light on why the negative comments were made.

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Mon, Oct 22, 2012 | 14:49 BST

Darksiders 2 studio co-founder jumps ship after 7 years

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Darksiders 2 developer Vigil Games has lost another key developer, the studio’s co-founder Joe Madureira, after seven years of service.

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Wed, Oct 17, 2012 | 10:27 BST

Slobberknocker: WWE ’13 trailer sees Jim Ross interviewing Stone Cold & CM Punk

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WWE ’13 has received a new trailer from THQ, this time showing legendary commentator Jim Ross interviewing icons Stone Cold Steve Austin and CM Punk. It’s going to be a barn-burner. Watch it below.

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Wed, Sep 26, 2012 | 13:48 BST

Darksiders 2: Argul’s Tomb and Death Rides DLC available worldwide

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The first batch of Darksiders 2 DLC is now available on PC, Xbox Live and PSN.

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Wed, Aug 22, 2012 | 11:19 BST

Company of Heroes 2: First public hands-on, Relic panel at Eurogamer Expo

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Company of Heroes 2 will get its first public hands-on session at Eurogamer Expo, Earl’s Court 27th to 30th September. Relic will be hosting a developer session on Saturday 29th September to show even more of the game and talk more about it.

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Wed, Aug 01, 2012 | 13:23 BST

Wii U to miss out on WWE ’13

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WWE ’13 won’t be heading to Wii U and there are no plans to bring it to 3DS, PC or PS Vita either, THQ has confirmed.

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Wed, Jul 04, 2012 | 16:12 BST

THQ gives Devil’s Third rights back to Itagaki

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THQ has returned all rights of Devil’s Third to creator Tomonobu Itagaki and his studio Valhalla.

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Tue, Jun 12, 2012 | 18:31 BST

THQ’s new boss doesn’t sound keen on making Darksiders III

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Newly appointed president of THQ Jason Rubin isn’t too keen on making Darksiders III, from the sound of it.

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Mon, Jun 11, 2012 | 09:50 BST

THQ: Montreal studio is safe but there may be “empty seats”

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In spite of THQ’s recent financial crisis, the company’s newly appointed president Jason Rubin is confident the fate of its Montreal studio, formed in 2009, isn’t going to be the same as its recently closed San Diego studio.

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Mon, Mar 05, 2012 | 16:07 GMT

Darksiders II pre-orders to receive free limited edition upgrade

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THQ’s announced that all Darksiders 2 pre-orders for PC, PS3 and Xbox 360 will receive a free upgrade to the limited edition of the game.

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Tue, Oct 18, 2011 | 00:15 BST

New Saints Row: The Third trailer parodies Modern Warfare 3, Battlefield 3

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A new trailer has appeared for upcoming sandbox Saints Row: The Third, poking fun at Modern Warfare 3 and Battlefield 3.

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Wed, Oct 12, 2011 | 23:36 BST

Relic producer reflects on critical reception of Space Marine

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Space Marine producer Andy Lang told Eurogamer today that Relic wasn’t surprised by review scores More »

Thu, Oct 13, 2011 | 04:48 BST

WH40K: Dark Millennium aiming for March 2013 launch

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After what seems like years of silence, THQ has finally offered a small bit of concrete information on the long-awaited MMORPG. Be warned, it’s not coming soon.

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Mon, Oct 10, 2011 | 21:06 BST

THQ holding big Steam sale this week

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Looking to pick up some new games this week? Well, if you’re not already snowed under by the avalanche of amazing new releases, you might want to try some of THQ’s PC games on sale on Steam all week. More »

Wed, Sep 21, 2011 | 09:40 BST

Marvel seeks video game partner for The Avengers

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The new movie adaptation of The Avengers is looking pretty good, shaping up for a cinematic release in the middle of next year. However, the video game tie-in isn’t doing so well, following the recent closure of both Australian THQ studios, who were developing the game.

Now, because you can’t have a movie without a game, Marvel Comics is looking for a development partner to work on a new licensed rendition.

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Mon, Sep 19, 2011 | 18:25 BST

Footage from canned THQ game Avenger leaked

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What appears to be footage from THQ’s canned Avengers game has made its way to Reddit.

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Fri, Sep 02, 2011 | 17:43 BST

Warhammer 40K: Space Marine gets free Exterminatus DLC in October

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Upset about publishers planning paid DLC before the game even releases? Then check out Space Marine’s free DLC set coming this October.
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