Entries in 'THQ' (429)

WWE video games find new home. But is it 2K Games?

WWE video games find new home. But is it 2K Games?

The WWE franchise will continue, despite the liquidation of publisher THQ.

Christopher Dring
by Christopher Dring
on Jan 24th 2013 at 4:01PM in News
1666 is part of Ubisoft's THQ Montreal acquisition

1666 is part of Ubisoft's THQ Montreal acquisition

Ubisoft has confirmed that new IP 1666 was part of the firm's $2.5m acquisition of THQ Montreal.

Christopher Dring
by Christopher Dring
on Jan 24th 2013 at 10:17AM in News
Opinion: Don't let THQ's failure stop you taking risks

Opinion: Don't let THQ's failure stop you taking risks

South Park’s reveal was the stand out moment at last year’s Xbox E3 press conference.

Christopher Dring
by Christopher Dring
on Jan 23rd 2013 at 9:46AM in News

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South Park creators attempt to block Stick of Truth auction as THQ bidding war begins

South Park creators attempt to block Stick of Truth auction as THQ bidding war begins

South Park Studios is attempting to stop the sale of the publishing rights for its new game, The Stick of Truth.

Christopher Dring
by Christopher Dring
on Jan 23rd 2013 at 9:23AM in News
GameStop pulls Metro: Last Light from download store, offers refunds

GameStop pulls Metro: Last Light from download store, offers refunds

Upcoming THQ release Metro: Last Light has been pulled from GameStop’s Impulse digital download store.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jan 21st 2013 at 3:06PM in News
In this week's MCV: Disney vs Activision as toy war heats up

In this week's MCV: Disney vs Activision as toy war heats up

This week's MCV is now available to view online – and it features Disney vs Activision as the battle for video game toys begins.

Christopher Dring
by Christopher Dring
on Jan 17th 2013 at 11:36AM in News
Double Fine linked to THQ assets auction

Double Fine linked to THQ assets auction

Reports suggest Tim Schafer's Double Fine Productions may be interested in buying IP in the THQ auction later this month.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Jan 11th 2013 at 1:34PM in News

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THQ IP to be sold title-by-title; EA confirmed as interested party

THQ IP to be sold title-by-title; EA confirmed as interested party

Creditors of bankrupt publisher THQ have won their fight to block the company's sale to Clearwater Capital.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jan 7th 2013 at 8:26PM in News
Judge backs THQ sale objections as Warner Bros comes sniffing

Judge backs THQ sale objections as Warner Bros comes sniffing

THQ will not be allowed to complete its pre-pack sale to Clearlake Capital, opening the door for a possible swoop by Warner Bros.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jan 7th 2013 at 11:01AM in News
THQ sale in turmoil as creditors raise concerns

THQ sale in turmoil as creditors raise concerns

Creditors of troubled publisher THQ have filed complaints about the proposed sale to Clearlake Capital Group.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jan 4th 2013 at 11:35AM in News
Ubisoft plots THQ bid

Ubisoft plots THQ bid

Ubisoft is one of the front-runners in the bid to buy THQ's assets, MCV understands.

Michael French
by Michael French
on Dec 21st 2012 at 10:48AM in News

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Upbeat THQ president letter says "this is a new start for our company"

Upbeat THQ president letter says "this is a new start for our company"

A confident letter from THQ president Jason Rubin to company 'fans' says its bankruptcy filing "does not mean the end of the THQ story".

Michael French
by Michael French
on Dec 20th 2012 at 10:12AM in News
Bankruptcy for THQ as it looks to sell

Bankruptcy for THQ as it looks to sell

THQ has filed for bankruptcy - but as part of a plan to ultimately strengthen the business and hopefully find it a new owner.

Michael French
by Michael French
on Dec 19th 2012 at 7:23PM in News
THQ: South Park marketing will be 'shocking and disruptive'

THQ: South Park marketing will be 'shocking and disruptive'

South Park: The Stick of Truth will be backed by a ‘irreverent, shocking and disruptive’ marketing push.

Christopher Dring
by Christopher Dring
on Dec 19th 2012 at 2:43PM in News
THQ mulls 'costs and benefits' of Linux for future titles

THQ mulls 'costs and benefits' of Linux for future titles

Following the results of the Humble THQ Bundle, president Jason Rubin has revealed his company is considering Linux for its upcoming releases.

Erik Johnson
by Erik Johnson
on Dec 16th 2012 at 11:39PM in News

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MCV Pacific Weekly Wrap-Up

MCV Pacific Weekly Wrap-Up

Games Radar opens up shop down under this week, while THQ staff resurface at Bluemouth and Android overtakes Apple.

Leigh Harris
by Leigh Harris
on Dec 14th 2012 at 5:57AM in News
The seven games that defined 2012 in this week's MCV

The seven games that defined 2012 in this week's MCV

This week's MCV is now available to view online – and it boasts our huge review of the year where we discuss the seven games that defined 2012.

Christopher Dring
by Christopher Dring
on Dec 13th 2012 at 12:19PM in News
THQ and Humble make $5m as bundle experiment concludes

THQ and Humble make $5m as bundle experiment concludes

Humble Bundle's AAA experiment with THQ has come to a close, and the results look very solid.

Erik Johnson
by Erik Johnson
on Dec 13th 2012 at 7:55AM in News
Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War added the Humble THQ Bundle

Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War added the Humble THQ Bundle

Having already made in excess of $4.5m across 800k purchases, THQ has added even more goodies to its popular Humble THQ Bundle.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Dec 11th 2012 at 3:32PM in News
THQ stock temporarily rebounds on Humble Bundle success

THQ stock temporarily rebounds on Humble Bundle success

Troubled publisher THQ has finally seen some positive movement on the stock market following the success of its recent Humble Bundle.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Dec 3rd 2012 at 3:35PM in News
Humble Bundle launches THQ charity pack

Humble Bundle launches THQ charity pack

A new pay-what-you-want charity bundle of popular THQ games is now available.

Billy Langsworthy
by Billy Langsworthy
on Nov 30th 2012 at 10:30AM in News
Tattoo artist suing THQ over UFC Undisputed

Tattoo artist suing THQ over UFC Undisputed

A lion tattoo on the ribcage of UFC fighter Carlos Condit has landed THQ in some unwelcome legal hot water.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Nov 28th 2012 at 1:36PM in News
Metro: Last Light dev says Wii U has "a horrible, slow CPU"

Metro: Last Light dev says Wii U has "a horrible, slow CPU"

The developer of Metro: Last Light has lashed out at the technical innards of Nintendo’s Wii U.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Nov 21st 2012 at 3:37PM in News
Retailers, unleash your inner wrestler and win WWE tickets and goodies

Retailers, unleash your inner wrestler and win WWE tickets and goodies

You lug boxes of stock around the store and punch prices into the till, but do you dream of lugging heavy men in spandex and punching them into submission?

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Nov 21st 2012 at 11:08AM in News