Entries in 'THQ' (429)

UK CHARTS: Sims 3 debuts at the top

UK CHARTS: Sims 3 debuts at the top

EA’s The Sims 3 has wrestled the top spot from UFC 2009: Undisputed, marking the second time a PC game has topped the charts this year.

Christopher Dring
by Christopher Dring
on Jun 8th 2009 at 11:41AM in News
UK CHARTS: UFC keeps its grip on the top

UK CHARTS: UFC keeps its grip on the top

UFC 2009: Undisputed has racked up its second consecutive No. 1, despite seeing sales slide 42 per cent.

Christopher Dring
by Christopher Dring
on Jun 1st 2009 at 1:50PM in News
THQ on E3: ‘Give us razzmatazz’

THQ on E3: ‘Give us razzmatazz’

THQ’s international EVP Ian Curran has told MCV that he wants this year’s E3 to provide the “razzmatazz” that has been sorely lacking at the last two Expos.

by Tim Ingham
on May 28th 2009 at 2:22PM in News
Warhammer 40,000 goes next-gen

Warhammer 40,000 goes next-gen

Publisher THQ is to bring the Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine franchise to both the Xbox 360 and PS3 in a new title in development from Relic Entertainment.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on May 28th 2009 at 11:58AM in News

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Publisher pack joining EGS 2009

Publisher pack joining EGS 2009

Latin America’s largest video game event, the Electronic Game Show, will return this year at the Expo Bancomer centre in Santa Fe; one of Mexico City’s key business districts.

by Rob Crossley
on May 27th 2009 at 1:52PM in News
THQ publishing boss quits

THQ publishing boss quits

THQ’s executive vice president of publishing has resigned to ‘pursue another opportunity’, according to the US firm.

by Tim Ingham
on May 27th 2009 at 10:22AM in News
UK CHARTS: UFC is Undisputed No. 1

UK CHARTS: UFC is Undisputed No. 1

UFC 2009: Undisputed is this weeks’ surprise No. 1, grappling the top spot from Nintendo’s ever-present Wii Fit.

Christopher Dring
by Christopher Dring
on May 26th 2009 at 11:35AM in News
THQ: PS3 price cut expected, Wii ‘a little soft’

THQ: PS3 price cut expected, Wii ‘a little soft’

On the back of THQ’s recent financial results, CEO Brian Farrell has stated that he believes Sony will cut the price of PS3 this year, whilst also admitting that ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on May 7th 2009 at 3:57PM in News

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THQ reveals plan to better Big Beach Sports success

THQ reveals plan to better Big Beach Sports success

THQ is plotting to become the king of Wii mini-game collections with the follow-up to last year’s mass-selling BIG Beach Sports.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Apr 28th 2009 at 1:01PM in News
THQ dates Red Faction 3

THQ dates Red Faction 3

Publisher THQ has revealed that its upcoming FPS sequel Red Faction: Guerrilla will be released on Xbox 360, PS3 and PC on June 9th in North America, according to Shacknews ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Apr 1st 2009 at 11:55AM in News
Job losses at Big Huge Games

Job losses at Big Huge Games

Sources have told MCV sister site Develop that a huge amount of layoffs have hit THQ's Big Huge Games studio.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Apr 1st 2009 at 11:33AM in News
Labels retreat from new IP

Labels retreat from new IP

The world’s biggest publishers have been forced into reducing investment in new IP – as recession-hit consumers and a crowded market strong-arm them into relying on established brands.

Christopher Dring
by Christopher Dring
on Feb 12th 2009 at 3:12PM in News

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THQ appoints new CFO

THQ appoints new CFO

THQ has named Paul Pucino as its new chief financial officer and executive vice president.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Feb 5th 2009 at 10:57AM in News
Farrell: We will take strong action

Farrell: We will take strong action

Following THQ's latest financial filing, Brian Farrell, the chairman, president and CEO of THQ, has stated that his firm is to both aggressively cut costs and place a stronger ...
Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Feb 5th 2009 at 10:38AM in News
THQ cuts 600 jobs as Q3 losses hit $191.8m

THQ cuts 600 jobs as Q3 losses hit $191.8m

THQ is to cut 600 jobs after posting a $191.8m loss for its Q3.

by Tim Ingham
on Feb 5th 2009 at 10:02AM in News
THQ Wireless restructuring leads to losses

THQ Wireless restructuring leads to losses

THQ is restructuring its mobile division to focus on high-end games for iPhone, N-Gage, PSP and DS, and it seems that this has seen 75 per cent of the THQ ...
Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jan 30th 2009 at 3:24PM in News

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THQ’s IceStorm ready to pick up Red Ant slack

THQ’s IceStorm ready to pick up Red Ant slack

Martin Good, the senior vice president of Australian distributor THQ Asia Pacific, has told MCV that has firm is ready to make the most of any opportunities that arise in ...
Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jan 23rd 2009 at 9:55AM in News
Roy Campbell joins City Interactive

Roy Campbell joins City Interactive

Ambitious DS AND PC publisher City Interactive has its sights set on expansion, after hiring former THQ UK MD Roy Campbell as global sales and marketing VP.

by Tim Ingham
on Jan 22nd 2009 at 9:38AM in News
Sega and THQ end joint trade event

Sega and THQ end joint trade event

Sega and THQ’s annual Business Partners Summit has been retired after two successful years.

by Tim Ingham
on Jan 15th 2009 at 10:51AM in News
PS3 Destroy All Humans confirmed for Europe

PS3 Destroy All Humans confirmed for Europe

After stating yesterday that the PS3 version of the upcoming Destroy All Humans: Path of Furon had been cancelled due to ‘development issues’, it now appears that the Sony ...
Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Nov 28th 2008 at 9:50AM in News
Destroy All Humans 3 scrapped on PS3

Destroy All Humans 3 scrapped on PS3

North American publisher THQ has confirmed that the PS3 version of its upcoming Destroy All Humans: Path of the Furon has been abandoned.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Nov 27th 2008 at 10:34AM in News
UFC boots fighter over THQ deal

UFC boots fighter over THQ deal

American kickboxing specialist Jon Fitch has reportedly been kicked off the Ultimate Fighting Championship after refusing to sign over his likeness to THQ for life, Gamespot reports.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Nov 21st 2008 at 11:50AM in News
THQ cuts back in UK

THQ cuts back in UK

MCV understands that THQ has this week commenced a series of changes to its UK organisation.

Michael French
by Michael French
on Nov 19th 2008 at 11:40AM in News
THQ losses lead to 250 job cuts

THQ losses lead to 250 job cuts

US publisher THQ has confirmed that it is to cut 250 jobs following losses of $115.3 million for the three months ending September 30th.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Nov 6th 2008 at 10:17AM in News
More THQ studio closures on the way?

More THQ studio closures on the way?

It appears as though yesterday's revelation of a downscaling at Juice Games may have just been the start of a massive cull of THQ's internal development resources.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Nov 4th 2008 at 11:40AM in News