Latest THQ News

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  Ubisoft Suspends ’1666′ Development; New Next-Gen IP & AAA Title in the Works

  Ubisoft has announced the development suspension of Patrice Desilets’s ’1666,’ but revealed that two new AAA titles — one a brand new IP — are slated to release within the next 12 months.

  by Brian Sipple | May 15, 2013No Comments

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  THQ Reveals Buyers of Remaining Franchises, Including ‘Darksiders’ and ‘Homeworld’

  After confirming their sale last week, THQ has revealed the publishers that will be acquiring its remaining franchises — including ‘Darksiders’ and ‘Homeworld.’

  by Brian Sipple | Apr 22, 20139 Comments

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  THQ’s Remaining IPs Auctioned for $7 Million; ‘Darksiders’ & ‘Homeworld’ Find Homes

  While we don’t know where THQ’s remaining IPs like ‘Homeworld,’ ‘Darksiders,’ and ‘Red Faction’ ended up, we do know they were all sold at a recent auction.

  by Anthony Taormina | Apr 19, 20135 Comments

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  News Wrap Up: LucasArts Tribute; TESO vs. The World, Hope For Darksiders & More!

  Minecraft hits more milesones, Killzone: Shadow Fall’s main campaign is done, BF4 is going pro, Raven shares Star Wars code, TESO aims to compete, Suda51 talks his next game, and Crytek hopes to save Darksiders.

  by Rob Keyes | Apr 10, 20135 Comments

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  THQ Auctioning Unsold IPs: ‘Homeworld,’ ‘Darksiders,’ and ‘Red Faction’

  In April, THQ plans to auction their unsold IPs and licensed software, including ‘Homeworld,’ ‘Red Faction,’ ‘Darksiders,’ and ‘MX.’

  by Anthony Taormina | Feb 27, 201313 Comments

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  Koch Media: ‘Saints Row 4,’ ‘Metro: Last Light’ Still Coming in 2013

  Koch Media CEO Klemens Kundratitz says he has “no doubt” that ‘Saints Row 4′ and ‘Metro: Last Light’ will launch, as planned, this year.

  by Anthony Taormina | Feb 6, 20133 Comments

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  ‘Saints Row’ Dev Volition’s Manager Talks THQ Sale

  After being sold to Deep Silver, ‘Saints Row’ and ‘Red Faction’ developer Volition Inc. manager Dan Cermak speaks about potential buyers and the move from THQ.

  by Andrew Dyce | Jan 30, 20135 Comments

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  ‘Darksiders’ Dev Vigil Games Not Acquired in THQ Auction; Platinum Games May Be Interested

  Even though ‘Darksiders’ developer Vigil Games was not purchased in today’s THQ auction, there may still be hope in the form of ‘Bayonetta’ developer Platinum Games.

  by Anthony Taormina | Jan 24, 20137 Comments

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  Did 2K Sports’ Parent Company Take Two Purchase the WWE License?

  A new report suggests THQ and Take Two reached a deal over the WWE license. Will 2K Sports take over wrestling games?

  by Anthony Taormina | Jan 23, 20135 Comments

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  THQ Is Done, Major Properties & Studios Sold

  After THQ’s properties and subsidiary studios were put up for auction, Sega, Ubisoft and others took their pick, leaving the rest of the publisher to wind down over the coming months.

  by Andrew Dyce | Jan 23, 201312 Comments

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  ‘Journey,’ ‘The Walking Dead,’ & ‘Far Cry 3′ Lead D.I.C.E. Awards Nominations

  ‘Journey,’ ‘The Walking Dead,’ ‘Far Cry 3,’ and ‘Halo 4′ headline the nominees for the 2013 D.I.C.E. Awards. Check out the full list of nominations right here!

  by Jeff Schille | Jan 14, 20134 Comments

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  THQ To Auction Off Properties One-By-One

  Instead of a collective acquisition, THQ’s bankruptcy proceedings have resulted in an ordered auction taking place on January 22. On the block? Each of THQ’s individual assets and properties.

  by Andrew Dyce | Jan 7, 201311 Comments

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  Game Rant’s 15 Most Anticipated Games of 2013

  As we close the book on 2012, the games set to be released in 2013 have our full attention. Here’s the list of those we most anticipate.

  by Andrew Dyce | Dec 22, 201247 Comments

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  THQ Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy; Is There Hope for the Publisher’s Future?

  Beleaguered THQ has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, agreeing to sell off its assets for $60 million. What happens next for the publisher of ‘South Park,’ ‘Metro,’ ‘Darksiders,’ ‘WWE’ and others?

  by Brian Sipple | Dec 19, 20129 Comments

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  The Humble THQ Bundle Crosses $4.6 Million & Adds More Games

  The Humble THQ Bundle crosses another milestone and adds more games. Act fast to get ALL of the titles for just over $5.70!

  by Rob Keyes | Dec 11, 20123 Comments

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  ‘Metro: Last Light’ ‘Genesis’ Trailer & Free Copies Of ‘Metro 2033′

  THQ releases a brand new trailer for ‘Metro: Last Light,’ and is also giving away copies of ‘Metro 2033′ via its Facebook page.

  by Anthony Mole | Dec 11, 20125 Comments

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  The New ‘South Park: The Stick of Truth’ Trailer is Loaded With F-Bombs

  See if you can’t unwind with the newest trailer for ‘South Park: The Stick of Truth.’ It’s appropriately NSFW and loaded with F-bombs.

  by Jason Weissman | Dec 9, 20123 Comments

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  Live Action ‘Metro: Last Light’ Trailer Introduces The Preacher

  THQ has released a new live action trailer for ‘Metro: Last Light’ detailing one of the game’s many survivors – the mysterious Preacher.

  by Anthony Mole | Nov 26, 20121 Comment

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  What THQ Franchises Would Ubisoft Consider Acquiring?

  Some of THQ’s assets may go on sale and Ubisoft is definitely interested if the right franchise and opportunity arises.

  by Rob Keyes | Nov 13, 20126 Comments

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  Vigil Games Co-Founder Departs ‘Darksiders 2′ Developer

  Vigil Games Co-Founder Joe Madureira has announced his departure from the developer, and teases more details about his ‘next big thing’ are on the way.

  by Anthony Taormina | Oct 22, 20122 Comments

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  ‘Metro: Last Light’ No Longer Shipping With Multiplayer

  THQ and 4A Games have scrapped the multiplayer component of ‘Metro: Last Light.’ However, there is a chance that the mode may return at some point in the future.

  by Anthony Mole | Oct 12, 201211 Comments

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  ‘WWE 13′ Allows Players to Control the Attitude in Universe Mode 3.0

  The new and improved Universe Mode 3.0 in ‘WWE 13′ provides gamers with more story-crafting options than ever before. Also, be sure to get a glimpse of the downloadable combatants invading the game later this year.

  by Riley Little | Oct 10, 20123 Comments

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  Darksiders 2: Argul’s Tomb DLC Review

  How does Argul’s Tomb, the first DLC expansion for ‘Darksiders II,’ stack up against Death’s resoundingly successful core adventure? Read our review to find out.

  by Brian Sipple | Sep 25, 20125 Comments

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  I Quit and King of the Ring Matches Return in ‘WWE 13′

  THQ has announced that two new match types will be available in ‘WWE 13′. Fans prepare yourselves, because the popular ‘I Quit’ and ‘King of the Ring’ matches will be re-entering the digital squared circle.

  by Riley Little | Sep 22, 2012No Comments

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  You Can Smell What The Rock is Cooking in This ‘WWE 13′ Trailer

  The latest trailer for ‘WWE 13′ features the People’s Champ in all of his electrifying glory. Watch The Rock lay the smacketh down in this teaser.

  by Riley Little | Sep 18, 2012No Comments

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  ‘Metro 2033′ Movie Rights Secured By MGM

  Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures has secured the rights to turn ‘Metro 2033′ into a movie. Current plans indicate an adaptation of the book – not the game – with Mark Johnson (‘Chronicles of Narnia’) locked in as producer.

  by Anthony Mole | Sep 15, 20124 Comments

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  ‘WWE 13′ Roster Revealed

  At long last, THQ has revealed the entire roster for the much anticipated ‘WWE 13′. After months of speculation, we can now safely say that it may very well be the best yet.

  by Riley Little | Aug 20, 201210 Comments

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  ‘Darksiders 2′ Review

  Developer Vigil Games has gone out of its way to breath life into Death for ‘Darksiders 2.’ How well does the game manage its massive new scope? Read our review to find out.

  by Brian Sipple | Aug 14, 20127 Comments

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  ‘Darksiders 2′ Final Gameplay Trailer, Arena Survival Mode Details & More

  A week before ‘Darksiders 2′ hits retail, Vigil Games offers up details on new modes, in-game rewards for ‘Darksiders’ players, and one last gameplay trailer.

  by Jeff Schille | Aug 7, 20121 Comment

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  THQ Cancels Guillermo Del Toro’s ‘inSANE’ Trilogy; Where Does it Go From Here?

  After almost two years of no information, THQ has finally cancelled Guillermo Del Toro’s ‘inSANE.’ Where does the proposed survival horror trilogy go from here?

  by Brian Sipple | Aug 6, 20122 Comments

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  Vigil Games Talks ‘Darksiders 3′, Could Be Smaller in Scope

  Vigil Game’s Haydn Dalton says that there is still the possibility of a sequel after the release of ‘Darksiders 2,’ but it might be smaller in scope.

  by Anthony Taormina | Jul 26, 20124 Comments

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  New ‘Darksiders 2′ Trailers and Screenshots Explore Death

  Weeks away from ‘Darksiders 2′s’ release, THQ has released a brand new trailer for the Horseman Death, as well as new screens and a developer diary detailing the all-new skill tree and loot systems.

  by Brian Sipple | Jul 25, 20124 Comments

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  New ‘South Park: The Stick of Truth’ Screenshots Introduce The Kingdom

  New gameplay screenshots from ‘South Park: The Stick of Truth’ highlight players’ base camp and several environments from the RPG.

  by Rob Keyes | Jul 23, 20123 Comments

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  ‘WWE 13′ Gets a Stunning Collector’s Edition

  A special collector’s edition of ‘WWE 13′ has been announced, and it features none other than Stone Cold Steve Austin – along with some exclusive in-game content and more.

  by Riley Little | Jul 17, 20123 Comments

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  ‘South Park: The Stick of Truth’ Comic-Con Preview

  Attendees at Comic-Con got a special treat when THQ bestowed upon them an incredible preview of Obsidian Entertainment’s ‘South Park: The Stick of Truth.’

  by Tyler Schirado | Jul 16, 20126 Comments

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  THQ Vice President Resigns; ‘Homefront 2′ Development Unaffected By Publisher Woes

  THQ may be suffering some setbacks, but that hasn’t impeded development of ‘Homefront 2.’ In fact, the game is still going according to plan.

  by Anthony Mole | Jun 22, 20121 Comment

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  ‘Saint’s Row 3′ ‘Dominatrix’ DLC Converting into ‘Saint’s Row 4′

  ‘Saints Row 4′ isn’t official in name yet, but THQ has confirmed that ‘Enter the Dominatrix,’ previously announced as a ‘Saints Row 3′ expansion, would be converted into the next full ‘Saints Row’ sequel.

  by Brian Sipple | Jun 20, 20125 Comments

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  Mike Tyson Invades ‘WWE 13′

  The legendary boxer will be returning to the WWE, but this time it’ll be in a video game. Mike Tyson is joining the ‘WWE 13′ roster as a pre-order exclusive.

  by Riley Little | Jun 19, 20122 Comments

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  ‘Darksiders 2′ Live Action Trailer and The Summer of Death

  ‘Darksiders 2′ gets a live action teaser trailer while publisher THQ asks fans to celebrate the ‘Summer of Death’ before the August release by liking the ‘Darksiders’ Facebook page for more.

  by Tyler Schirado | Jun 19, 20121 Comment

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  Game Rant’s E3 2012 Awards: Nominations

  E3 2012 is over and we’ve gathered to reflect on the best of what was presented this year. Here are the nominees for Game Rant’s E3 2012 Awards!

  by Rob Keyes | Jun 13, 20129 Comments

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  ‘South Park: The Stick of Truth’ Trailer & DLC Details [Updated With Screenshots]

  South Park creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone stole the show at Microsoft’s E3 2012 press conference, and loosed a ton of details and a new trailer for ‘South Park: The Stick of Truth.’

  by Curt Hutson | Jun 4, 20126 Comments

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  THQ: Crytek’s ‘Homefront 2′ ’5X the Game’ of its Predecessor

  In his last interview as THQ executive VP of core games, Danny Bilson reiterated how ‘Homefront 2′ aims to compete with ‘Call of Duty’ and ‘Battlefield’ – and believes that developer Crytek is off to a good start.

  by Brian Sipple | Jun 3, 20129 Comments

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  Ex-THQ Boss Danny Bilson Talks ‘Saints Row 4′

  Danny Bilson, who just recently was replaced as CEO of THQ, shares his thoughts on the future of the ‘Saints Row’ franchise, including what gamers can expect from ‘Saints Row 4′.

  by Anthony Taormina | May 31, 20126 Comments

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  New ‘WWE 13′ Details are Filled with Attitude

  THQ has officially announced this year’s annual instalment in their WWE series, ‘WWE 13′. Check out some new details on the return of the ‘Attitude Era’, as well as an update on the game’s roster.

  by Riley Little | May 31, 20121 Comment

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  Wii U: No Unreal 4, No ‘Metro,’ But ‘Aliens’ Will ‘Be Better’ Than Other Versions

  Wii U allegedly won’t support Unreal Engine 4, and it’s confirmed that ‘Metro: Last Light’ is no longer coming the system. However, Gearbox continues to promise that ‘Aliens’ will ‘be better’ on Wii U.

  by Jeff Schille | May 29, 201242 Comments

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  Leaked ‘WWE 13′ Trailer Reveals Details and Release Date

  The first official trailer for ‘WWE 13′ has been released, and it showcases a medley of Superstars, Legends, and new features that fans have been hoping for.

  by Riley Little | May 25, 201213 Comments

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  ‘Metro: Last Light’ Short Film ‘Enter The Metro’ Unveiled

  The full ‘Enter the Metro’ short film has been released, offering a glimpse into how main character Artyom entered the Moscow subway system. Watch ‘Metro: Last Light’ prequel here.

  by Anthony Mole | May 24, 201214 Comments

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  ‘Darksiders 2′ Developer Says Wii U Version ‘At Least As Good’

  ‘Darksiders 2′ developer Vigil Games claims the Wii U version of their game will be at least as good as the PS3 and Xbox 360 versions.

  by Anthony Taormina | May 23, 20125 Comments

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  THQ Shares First Footage Of ‘Metro: Last Light’ Short Film

  Later this week THQ will reveal a short film for ‘Metro: Last Light,’ titled ‘Enter The Metro.’ Check out a quick a little teaser for the film right here, right now.

  by Anthony Mole | May 21, 20124 Comments

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  Weekly Video Game News Roundup: May 18th

  In the May 11th – 18th roundup we discuss ‘Serious Sam’ hitting XBLA, Infinity Ward’s new Community Manager, Cliffy B’s thoughts on Japanese gaming, THQ’s absence at Gamescom, and the overcrowded fighter genre.

  by Curt Hutson | May 18, 2012No Comments

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  Resume Listing Suggests ‘Saints Row 4′ In Development

  Two different resume listings suggest work has begin on some unannounced Volition projects which may or may not include ‘Saints Row 4′.

  by Anthony Taormina | May 16, 2012No Comments

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  ‘South Park’ Game Delayed Until 2013

  THQ has revealed that ‘South Park: The Stick of Truth’ has been delayed until late 2013, giving the development studio much more time to polish their product.

  by John Jacques | May 16, 20123 Comments

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  ‘Metro: Last Light’ Website Counting Down To A Live-Action Short Film

  Next Thursday, THQ and 4A Games will premiere a live-action short film based on ‘Metro: Last Light.’ It wont feature any gameplay, but we’re still excited!

  by Anthony Mole | May 14, 20124 Comments

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  Video Game Trailer Roundup: May 11

  New trailers for Darksiders 2, Prototype 2, Brave: The Video Game, Ghost Recon: Future Soldier, Transformers Prime, Max Payne 3, Modern Warfare 3, Ghost Recon: Alpha 2112, and Soul Sacrifice.

  by Tyler Schirado | May 11, 20121 Comment

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  ‘Company of Heroes 2′ Confirmed for Early 2013

  ‘Company of Heroes 2,’ an RTS that prides itself on tactics instead of base-building, will launch in early 2013 and focus on the Eastern Front of World War 2. Check out the first screenshot!

  by Matt Rowland | May 7, 20122 Comments

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  ‘South Park’ RPG Re-Named ‘The Stick of Truth’

  A new name has been given to Obsidian’s upcoming RPG. ‘South Park: The Stick of Truth’ challenges every player to do the impossible: become ‘cool.’

  by Andrew Dyce | May 5, 20123 Comments

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  ‘Saints Row: The Third – Enter the Dominatrix’ Offers Largest Expansion Yet

  ‘Saints Row: The Third’ gets a giant new expansion this Fall in ‘Enter the Dominatrix.’ The alien invasion, alternate reality, super-power-wielding offering looks to be another outrageous continuation of the Saints universe.

  by Brian Sipple | May 3, 20125 Comments

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  ‘Saints Row: The Third’ Helps Raise THQ’s Fourth Quarter Results

  Despite a rough couple of months, THQ’s future is looking up, as ‘Saints Row: The Third’ has performed well enough to significantly raise the company’s net sales.

  by Anthony Mole | Apr 18, 2012No Comments

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  ‘Darksiders 2′ Delayed Until August

  After originally scheduling ‘Darksiders 2′ for a June 26th release, THQ has officially delayed the summer sequel until August. Read on for more details.

  by Brian Sipple | Apr 18, 2012No Comments

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  Why Are Warhammer 40K Tanks in Command & Conquer? [Updated]

  Electronic Arts’ Play4Free ‘Command & Conquer: Tiberium Alliances’

  by Rob Keyes | Apr 13, 20121 Comment