Entries in 'THQ' (429)
Ubisoft suspends Desilets' 1666
Not only has Ubisoft shown developer Patrice Desilets the door, but it has also cancelled his most recent project.
4A Games overcame major hurdles to make Metro: Last Light, Rubin says
Metro: Last Light developer 4A Games overcame a series of seemingly unbelievable trials and tribulations to see the game through, according to former THQ president Jason Rubin.
THQ's Rooke joins Creative Assembly
Former THQ marketing boss Jon Rooke has crossed over to the development sector as brand director at Creative Assembly.
Nordic Games hails "huge potential" of $4.9m THQ IP swoop
Publisher Nordic Games has significantly bolstered its brand portfolio, after acquiring ten former THQ properties.
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Creditors seeking over $200m from bankrupt THQ
THQ went to the grave with creditors chasing over $200m in unpaid debts.
THQ netted $6.55m from final IP sale
The financial terms of the final round of THQ’s IP auctions has been divulged.
New era for Nordic Games as it swoops for THQ IP; Buys Darksiders, Red Faction, Stuntman, Destroy All Humans and others
Nordic Games has emerged as the big winner from the final round of THQ brand auctions.
Gearbox acquires rights to Homeworld franchise
Gearbox Software has emerged as the mystery party that outbid the rest for the acquisition of the Homeworld franchise at THQ’s auction.
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Former THQ VP Ron Moravek joins Nexon America
Nexon America has hired former THQ VP Ron Moravek as its new senior VP of live game operations.
Simon Miller joins VideoGamer.com
Former Imagine Publishing and THQ man Simon Miller is the new editor-in-chief of VideoGamer.com.
Crytek USA seeks Darksiders purchase
Crytek USA Corporation has announced its intention to bid on the Darksiders franchise.
Metro producer: Last Light on PC "the best looking game, period"
Metro: Last Light producer Huw Beynon has written a verbal check he fully expects 4A Games' shooter to cash.
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Koch hires THQ staff
Former members of the UK THQ team have found a new home amongst the ranks of Koch Media.
Assassin's Creed creative lead Patrice Désilets rejoins Ubisoft
Industry vet Patrice Désilets has returned to Ubisoft following the firm’s purchase of THQ Montreal, where Désilets had previously been employed.
Darksiders, Red Faction, Frontlines and De Blob going under the hammer in May
Some of the IPs left in the hands of what remains of THQ following its auction will be put up for auction in May.
Take-Two acquires WWE license from defunct THQ
The WWE video game series will live on following an acquisition from Grand Theft Auto publisher Take-Two.
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MCV Jobs Weekly: THQ UK staff, top jobs
In MCV's weekly rundown of the hottest vacancies and latest personnel news, UK publishers eye THQ staff and we look at the best job opportunities.
OPINION: Bittersweet lesson as THQ evaporates
When THQ shut down, recently appointed president Jason Rubintweeted a picture of himself leaving the premises, giant purple Saints Row-branded dildo slung over his shoulder.
UK publishers eye talented THQ staff
40 UK staff will be made unemployed following the collapse of THQ – but potential new employers are already expressing interest.
The future of games retail revealed in this week's MCV
This week's MCV – which is now available to view online – analyses the collapse of THQ and reveals what games retail will look like in ten years time.
The collapse of THQ: The full story
Was THQ’s demise the result of bad management, bad circumstances or just plain bad luck?
Crytek USA Corp rises from Vigil's ashes
Crytek has announced the opening of a new studio in Austin, Texas that is staffed in part by the core team of the recently closed Vigil Games.
Rubin: THQ would have survived in the games industry of the future
THQ stood a great chance of survival if it could have rode out the turbulence of the transitioning games industry.
Platinum linked to Darksiders acquisition
The executive director of Platinum Games has said he would love to buy the Darksiders IP from THQ.
THQ Montreal making new IP for new owner Ubisoft
Ubisoft has officially confirmed its acquisition of THQ Montreal.
