All THQ News
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Former THQ head announces new sci-fi fantasy horror game-and-film project
New idea to involve producer of Hellboy and Tomb Raider films; ex-executive VP Danny Bilson adds that his old company "couldn't change fast enough." Full Story
- Posted May 10, 2013 9:05 am GMT
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Double Fine Humble Bundle revealed
New pay-what-you-want bundle includes Costume Quest, Psychonauts, and Stacking, with options for Brutal Legend and Kickstarter adventure game. Full Story
- Posted May 7, 2013 8:27 pm GMT
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Company of Heroes 2 Theatre of War mode detailed
WWII RTS to feature a series of single-player and co-op missions to bridge the gap between single-player and multiplayer. Full Story
- Posted Apr 30, 2013 12:00 pm GMT
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No new Darksiders in 2013
Nordic Games confirms series won't return this year; "I don't believe in bringing out a sh**** sequel," says new owner. Full Story
- Posted Apr 23, 2013 7:18 pm GMT
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Dawn of War III a 'strong possibility' for Relic
"We had a great working relationship with Games Workshop," says Relic Entertainment game director. Full Story
- Posted Apr 23, 2013 10:16 am GMT
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Nordic Games gets Darksiders, Red Faction
Auction results for bankrupt publisher's remaining IP reveals new home from THQ games; Gearbox paid $1.35 million for Homeworld, 505 Games get Drawn to life for $300,000. Full Story
- Posted Apr 23, 2013 12:10 am GMT
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Bidding for remaining THQ IP closed
Company received 17 bids for "certain" remaining franchises, expected to bring in as much as $7 million when sale closes next month. Full Story
- Posted Apr 19, 2013 7:34 pm GMT
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Volition: Latest Red Faction games fell short
Volition producer says Guerrilla and Armageddon "lost quite a bit" of money for publisher THQ. Full Story
- Posted Apr 12, 2013 5:25 pm GMT
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Crytek USA wants to buy Darksiders IP
New CEO and former Vigil founder David Adams says he plans to bid on the franchise; "I think it belongs at home with its creators." Full Story
- Posted Mar 29, 2013 9:17 pm GMT
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Company of Heroes 2 pushed back to June 2013
A small delay will help the PC RTS "meet the high standard set by its predecessor," says Sega. Full Story
- Posted Mar 6, 2013 4:44 pm GMT
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Double Fine 'optimistic' about buying Stacking, Costume Quest rights off THQ
Double Fine looking to buy console distribution rights to downloadable titles; studio currently owns the IP and distribution rights on PC. Full Story
- Posted Feb 28, 2013 1:55 pm GMT
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THQ to sell remainder of intellectual properties
Court-supervised sale process will see bidding on franchises including Darksiders, Red Faction and licensed software like Marvel Super Hero Squad. Full Story
- Posted Feb 27, 2013 3:23 am GMT
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WWE '14 out this fall
First game from new publisher Take-Two coming later this year for unspecified "consoles." Full Story
- Posted Feb 20, 2013 9:23 pm GMT
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Ghost in the Shell Online scheduled for early 2014
Upcoming MMO shooter based on anime franchise to be developed by Dungeon Fighter Online team. Full Story
- Posted Feb 15, 2013 7:26 am GMT
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Take-Two acquires WWE license
[UPDATE] Grand Theft Auto publisher picks up World Wrestling Entertainment license from bankrupt publisher THQ; deal finalized; Yuke's will remain developer. Full Story
- Posted Feb 14, 2013 12:54 am GMT
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THQ made 'massive mistakes' says Rubin
Former president says company had every chance to survive if it weren't for mistakes like uDraw and "haphazard and inefficient approach to deal-making." Full Story
- Posted Jan 31, 2013 5:37 pm GMT
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Platinum Games staff express interest in Darksiders
High-profile supporters come out after Vigil Games and Darksiders fail to find a buyer at recent THQ auction. Full Story
- Posted Jan 24, 2013 1:58 pm GMT
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WWE license heading to Take-Two?
Sources say wrestling game franchise will be sold to Grand Theft Auto parent publisher; unclear if Yuke's will remain developer. Full Story
- Posted Jan 24, 2013 1:05 pm GMT
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Saints Row: The Third sells 5.5 million
THQ president Jason Rubin reveals open-world action game reaches new sales milestone, though unclear if figure is sold through or sold-in. Full Story
- Posted Dec 17, 2012 12:33 pm GMT
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THQ looking to Linux after Humble Bundle success
THQ says it is evaluating the costs and benefits of Linux, following consumer feedback on the Humble THQ Bundle. Full Story
- Posted Dec 17, 2012 6:13 am GMT
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Humble THQ Bundle closes with $5 million
Beleaguered publisher's name-your-own-price drive closes with more than $5 million; $10,000 came from THQ president Jason Rubin. Full Story
- Posted Dec 13, 2012 7:43 pm GMT
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Metro 2033 free for Facebook fans
Those who "Like" the official Metro page will receive PC download code redeemable at Steam until December 16. Full Story
- Posted Dec 11, 2012 2:06 pm GMT
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THQ offers its own Humble Bundle
[UPDATE] THQ offers a Humble THQ Bundle starting from $1; games include Darksiders, Company of Heroes and others; over $2.3 million generated. Full Story
- Posted Nov 30, 2012 12:57 am GMT
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AU Shippin' Out November 26-30: Wii U, Far Cry 3
The Wii U launches in Australia this week! Find out what software will be available on day one. Full Story
- Posted Nov 26, 2012 3:02 am GMT
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Vigil Games cofounder leaves
Cofounder and creative director Joe Madureira departs THQ-owned Darksiders studio after seven years to "move on to new adventures." Full Story
- Posted Oct 22, 2012 2:19 pm GMT
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Saints Row: The Third 'Full Package' hits Nov. 6
THQ to offer $50 DLC-bundled version of Volition's open-world action game later this fall for Xbox 360, PS3, PC; includes every weapon, vehicle, and outfit. Full Story
- Posted Sep 25, 2012 4:19 pm GMT
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Metro 2033 movie in the works
MGM picks up rights to Dmitry Glukhovsky's sci-fi novel with The Notebook and Rain Man producer Mark Johnson attached. Full Story
- Posted Sep 17, 2012 2:44 pm GMT
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Darksiders II confirmed for Wii U launch
THQ's action game coming to Nintendo's new console with Argul's Tomb DLC and preorder bonuses, adding roughly five hours of extra content. Full Story
- Posted Sep 14, 2012 1:23 pm GMT
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August hardware sales slip by 39 percent
NPD Group reports total US game-related sales down by 20 percent year-over-year; software sales still suffer from previous dearth of major new releases. Full Story
- Posted Sep 7, 2012 1:26 am GMT
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AU Shippin' Out August 13-20: Darksiders II, Sleeping Dogs
Take on the role of Death in Darksiders II or indulge your inner martial artist in Sleeping Dogs. Full Story
- Posted Aug 13, 2012 8:29 am GMT
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Bethesda picks up rights to S.T.A.L.K.E.R.?
Ukranian blogger claims Elder Scrolls, Fallout publisher acquires rights to develop and publish entry in post-apocalyptic shooter series, despite GSC retaining partial license. Full Story
- Posted Jul 31, 2012 4:53 pm GMT
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Devil's Third PC, tablet development outsourced
Valhalla taps Doobic Game Studios to bring upcoming action game to PC and tablets; firms establish mysterious joint venture Valhalla&Doobic Co., Ltd. Full Story
- Posted Jul 20, 2012 9:26 pm GMT
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Valhalla wants Devil's Third to be blockbuster franchise
Developer says it's planning to expand property to manga, novels, animation, and film, says game to launch on consoles, PC, digital devices. Full Story
- Posted Jul 6, 2012 2:13 pm GMT
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THQ not publishing Devil's Third
Company confirms all rights to upcoming action game--now in its final stages of development--have been returned to Tomonobu Itagaki and Valhalla team. Full Story
- Posted Jul 5, 2012 2:45 pm GMT
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THQ must be 'flawless' moving forward
CEO Brian Farrell admits responsibility for tough times at publisher, says digital sectors and emerging markets capable of attracting core gamers. Full Story
- Posted Jul 3, 2012 5:26 pm GMT
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THQ consolidates stock in bid to stay on NASDAQ
Company's board approves 1-for-10 reverse stock split maneuver in effort to raise per-share value to $1.00 or more before July 23 deadline. Full Story
- Posted Jul 2, 2012 2:18 pm GMT
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THQ vice president resigns
SEC filing reveals publisher's VP, corporate controller, and chief accounting officer Teri Manby stepping down on July 6; seven-year company vet Rose Cunningham promoted. Full Story
- Posted Jun 21, 2012 2:29 pm GMT
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Saints Row: The Third expansion cancelled
Saints Row: The Third - Enter the Dominatrix stand-alone expansion scrapped, to be rolled into Saints Row 4. Full Story
- Posted Jun 20, 2012 12:49 pm GMT
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WWE '13 preorders score Mike Tyson playable character
THQ offering former heavyweight champion as exclusive playable fighter for those who reserve upcoming wrestling game. Full Story
- Posted Jun 19, 2012 3:39 pm GMT
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THQ's San Diego studio in upheaval as UFC goes to EA
E3 2012: Publisher confirms WWE All-Star studio cuts as Electronic Arts rolls out multiyear, multiproduct deal for fighting league; THQ given undisclosed sum for license. Full Story
- Posted Jun 5, 2012 3:59 am GMT
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Saints Row dev working on next-gen
Volition dev LinkedIn page indicates studio has three unannounced titles in the works for current-gen platforms and "mysterious next generation." Full Story
- Posted May 16, 2012 4:14 pm GMT
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Devil's Third in purgatory at THQ
Setbacks for latest game from Tomonobu Itagaki have THQ looking to hand off the project to another company as publisher cites profitability concerns. Full Story
- Posted May 15, 2012 11:16 pm GMT
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AU Shippin' Out May 14-18
Flex your clicking fingers and get ready to play a sequel 12 years in the making. Full Story
- Posted May 14, 2012 7:27 am GMT
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Company of Heroes 2 confirmed for 'early 2013'
Relic's PC RTS to be set on World War II's eastern front and run on company's Essence 3.0 game engine; postlaunch DLC planned. Full Story
- Posted May 7, 2012 3:26 pm GMT
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Company of Heroes 2 incorporating next year
PC Gamer magazine scans tip THQ's hand on upcoming Relic Entertainment real-time strategy sequel; publisher says details will arrive soon. Full Story
- Posted May 3, 2012 9:19 pm GMT
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Saints Row: The Third gets stand-alone expansion
$30 Enter the Dominatrix introduces super powers to open-world crime series, arrives on Xbox 360, PS3, PC this fall. Full Story
- Posted May 3, 2012 5:04 pm GMT
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Shippin' Out April 29-May 5: Mortal Kombat Vita, Fable Heroes
New release slate led by NetherRealm's portable fighting game, Lionhead's hack-and-slash downloadable title; MMORG Tera and Sniper Elite V2 also out. Full Story
- Posted Apr 30, 2012 1:18 pm GMT
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Saints Row: The Third saves THQ's bottom line
THQ credits Volition open-world action game and UFC Undisputed 3 with helping to spike post-holiday sales above expectations; Saints Row: The Third shipments top 4 million. Full Story
- Posted Apr 18, 2012 5:35 pm GMT
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Darksiders II delayed to August
THQ's apocalyptic action game pushed back two months for 360, PS3, and PC to give Vigil more time for polish and bug fixing; publisher says it has "nothing to do" with Wii U launch. Full Story
- Posted Apr 18, 2012 4:40 pm GMT
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THQ dead in six months, says GTA publisher
[UPDATE] Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick says THQ's licensed business is its undoing, stresses importance of quality in games; THQ rep says comments are "irresponsible and false." Full Story
- Posted Apr 5, 2012 10:08 pm GMT
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Warhammer 40K MMO no longer an MMO
THQ revamping Dark Millennium to focus on immersive single-player and online multiplayer; 118 employees at Relic and Vigil studios being laid off as a result. Full Story
- Posted Mar 29, 2012 7:40 pm GMT
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Darksiders II confirmed for Wii U launch
Vigil Games lead designer says action title will be available on day one for Nintendo's new console with system-specific features. Full Story
- Posted Mar 23, 2012 8:18 pm GMT
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February game sales slide 20% - NPD
PlayStation Vita launch can't save a rough month at retail; Modern Warfare 3 tops the software charts again as industry continues sales slump. Full Story
- Posted Mar 9, 2012 12:06 am GMT
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Darksiders II Collector's Edition revealed
$100 version of THQ's action game to include life-sized Death Mask, armor and scythe set, digital soundtrack, hardcover art book; Limited Edition also revealed. Full Story
- Posted Mar 5, 2012 8:27 pm GMT
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Shippin' Out February 26 - March 3: SSX, Binary Domain
New release slate led by EA Sports' new extreme snowboarding game, Sega's squad-based shooter; Mortal Kombat Komplete also due out. Full Story
- Posted Feb 27, 2012 3:41 pm GMT
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NFL Blitz tops PSN January sales
EA Sports' arcade football game leads Sony's monthly sales chart; NBA Jam, Mortal Kombat collection, Infamous: Festival of Blood, and Sonic CD round out top five. Full Story
- Posted Feb 15, 2012 7:21 pm GMT
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Darksiders II saddles up June 26
THQ's latest action game ships with retailer-exclusive preorder bonuses from GameStop, Best Buy, Amazon. Full Story
- Posted Feb 14, 2012 6:26 pm GMT
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Shippin' Out Feb. 12-18: Twisted Metal, PS Vita games
New release slate led by vehicular combat game, early PS Vita hardware and games; UFC Undisputed 3, Grand Slam Tennis 2, Tekken 3DS, and Alan Wake for PC also out. Full Story
- Posted Feb 13, 2012 4:07 pm GMT
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AU Shippin' Out Feb. 13-17: UFC Undisputed 3
THQ heads back to the virtual octagon with UFC Undisputed 3. Full Story
- Posted Feb 13, 2012 5:20 am GMT
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US game retail industry tanks in January - NPD
New physical channel sales fall 34 percent to $750.6 million; Xbox 360 leads hardware, Modern Warfare 3 tops software. Full Story
- Posted Feb 10, 2012 12:06 am GMT
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'Stick of Truth' domains tied to THQ
Publisher linked to several URLs related to "Stick of Truth" and "Truth Stick." Full Story
- Posted Feb 9, 2012 5:44 pm GMT
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Volition developer blasts used game business
Design director at Saints Row studio warns industry could "fall apart" due to used sales, says an Xbox that blocked used games would be "fantastic." Full Story
- Posted Feb 6, 2012 10:40 pm GMT
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Final Fantasy XIII-2 tops UK games chart
After six weeks at the top, FIFA 12 gets knocked down to four, and Final Fantasy XIII-2 is the first new release to go to number one in 2012. Full Story
- Posted Feb 6, 2012 3:10 pm GMT
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THQ looking for help with Warhammer 40K MMO
Beleaguered company "actively looking" for publishing partners to launch Dark Millennium Online, taking realistic approach to required financial commitment. Full Story
- Posted Feb 2, 2012 11:24 pm GMT
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THQ loses $56 million in holiday quarter
Darksiders II set for June, Devil's Third and Metro: Last Light hit early next year as publisher posts results that led to layoffs, killing of kids' games business. Full Story
- Posted Feb 2, 2012 10:18 pm GMT
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UFC Undisputed 3 gets Season Pass DLC
THQ details $17 bundle including 11 new fighters, 10 vintage UFC fights, and instant access to all unlockables; Season Pass free to those who preorder from publisher's online store. Full Story
- Posted Feb 2, 2012 6:49 pm GMT
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THQ layoffs included 170 - Report
IGDA source puts number on publisher's recent restructuring losses, roughly 10 percent of workforce. Full Story
- Posted Feb 1, 2012 4:29 pm GMT
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Darksiders novel, world bible on the way
Random House publishing prequel novel Darksiders: The Abomination Vault this May; comprehensive lore guide also inbound. Full Story
- Posted Jan 31, 2012 6:53 pm GMT
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THQ issued NASDAQ delisting notice
Publisher's stock price must hit $1 or above for 10 consecutive days before July 23 or it will be subject to removal from global market. Full Story
- Posted Jan 31, 2012 3:36 pm GMT
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FIFA 12 scores six weeks at top of UK chart
EA Sports' football title spends all of January in the number one position on the UK chart, holding off new entry Resident Evil: Revelations. Full Story
- Posted Jan 30, 2012 4:32 pm GMT
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THQ exiting kids' game business
Publisher abandoning its publishing efforts for children's titles, instead focusing on "key franchises"; Saints Row: The Third ships 3.8 million, new Company of Heroes confirmed. Full Story
- Posted Jan 25, 2012 3:53 pm GMT
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I Am Alive hits XBLA House Party March 7
Microsoft dates, prices seasonal slate of downloadable releases; Alan Wake's American Nightmare debuts February 22. Full Story
- Posted Jan 23, 2012 6:41 pm GMT
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FIFA continues to control UK chart
FIFA 12 is still the only title to have topped the charts in 2012, while Star Wars: The Old Republic clings on at 37. Full Story
- Posted Jan 23, 2012 3:40 pm GMT
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Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine getting Dreadnought DLC next week
New $10 content for Relic's sci-fi shooter brings new multiplayer mode, three new maps; free capture and control mode coming to all players. Full Story
- Posted Jan 19, 2012 5:11 pm GMT
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Shippin' Out Jan. 15-21: Gran Turismo 5 XL Edition
Short new release slate led by new version of Polyphony Digital's racing game; Amy scares PSN; Saints Row: The Third, Gears of War 3 DLC due on Tuesday. Full Story
- Posted Jan 17, 2012 5:15 pm GMT
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S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 presses on, but studio needs cash - Report
Game's Facebook page says the team is back at work on postapocalyptic sequel, but GSC Game World still on the hunt for funding. Full Story
- Posted Jan 13, 2012 6:48 pm GMT
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Uncharted 3 gets a dozen Interactive Achievement Award nods
Naughty Dog leads the pack with 12 nominations for AIAS-organized honors, joins Portal 2, Skyrim, Batman: Arkham City, and Zelda: Skyward Sword as Game of the Year candidates. Full Story
- Posted Jan 12, 2012 7:00 pm GMT
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Razer unveils Windows 8 gaming tablet
Gaming peripheral company Razer reveals Project Fiona concept tablet at CES in Las Vegas; the Windows 8 device is slated for a sub-$1,000 price tag and planned for release by the end of 2012. Full Story
- Posted Jan 10, 2012 11:18 pm GMT
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Alan Wake, I Am Alive headline XBL House Party
[UPDATE]: Third annual Xbox 360 game promotion kicks off February 15; THQ's Nexuiz and EA's Warp round out the offerings. Full Story
- Posted Jan 9, 2012 6:28 pm GMT
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Batman: Arkham City tops GameFly's 2011 most requested list
Caped Crusader's latest outing proves to be non-PC game rental service's most popular cross-platform title last year. Full Story
- Posted Jan 5, 2012 9:37 pm GMT
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Darksiders II targets summer release, Wii U version at launch
Vigil Entertainment's action adventure sequel looks to be among the first titles available on Nintendo's tablet-sporting console. Full Story
- Posted Dec 12, 2011 10:35 pm GMT
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S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 studio facing uncertain future
Sequel's fate in doubt as GSC Gameworld responds to reports of shuttering, saying, "We will do our best to continue." Full Story
- Posted Dec 12, 2011 4:33 pm GMT
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THQ lays off 30
Publisher cuts dozens from Play THQ team after PS3 and Xbox 360 versions of uDraw Game Tablet fall short of sales expectations. Full Story
- Posted Dec 10, 2011 1:14 am GMT
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Modern Warfare 3, Skyrim top record-breaking November sales - NPD
Last month's $3 billion US game industry haul up slightly year-over-year as Xbox 360 on top of hardware charts for fourth straight month. Full Story
- Posted Dec 9, 2011 10:35 pm GMT
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Disappointing uDraw sales spur THQ to lower outlook
Publisher lowers third-quarter net sales outlook by 25 percent based on weak uDraw sales on Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3. Full Story
- Posted Dec 8, 2011 12:49 am GMT
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Modern Warfare 3 ignites November retail growth - Analyst
Wedbush's Michael Pachter projects 3 percent software sales climb in US last month, led by Call of Duty; Saints Row hurt by crowd. Full Story
- Posted Dec 5, 2011 7:11 pm GMT
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Big in Japan: Nov 14-20: MW3
Activision's sales juggernaut shooter beats out new One Piece game and Level-5 RPG. Full Story
- Posted Nov 25, 2011 12:21 am GMT
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Nintendo and third parties sued over Wii exercise game patents
Electronic Arts, Ubisoft, THQ, Konami, Namco Bandai, and Majesco allegedly infringed on patents held by interactive sports simulation maker Impulse Technologies. Full Story
- Posted Nov 22, 2011 12:42 am GMT
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Asia Shippin' Out Nov. 20-26: WWE '12, Rayman Origins
Pro wrestling, limbless escapades, and old-school FPS gunslinging dominate the shelves this week. Full Story
- Posted Nov 21, 2011 9:43 am GMT
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AU Shippin' Out Nov. 21-24: Skyward Sword
Nintendo is out in force this week, with Zelda and Mario leading the charge. Full Story
- Posted Nov 21, 2011 1:08 am GMT
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Shippin' Out Nov. 20-26: The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword
Link's return to the Wii signals the backend of the holiday release period with Tekken Hybrid, Serious Sam 3: BFE hitting shelves, and The King of Fighters XIII. Full Story
- Posted Nov 20, 2011 9:59 pm GMT
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PS3 Saints Row: The Third owners get Saints Row 2 free
Sony, THQ offering downloadable copy of madcap action adventure's predecessor gratis to those who redeem online pass. Full Story
- Posted Nov 17, 2011 1:28 am GMT
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Asia Shippin' Out Nov 13-19: Saints Row: The Third, AC: Revelations
This week, game shelves will be filled with tales from the streets and 1511 Constantinople. Full Story
- Posted Nov 14, 2011 4:40 am GMT
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AU Shippin' Out: Nov 14-18: AC: Revelations
It's a big week for releases with Assassin's Creed: Revelations, Saints Row: The Third, and more coming out in the space of just a few days. Full Story
- Posted Nov 14, 2011 12:19 am GMT
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Shippin' Out Nov. 13-19: Assassin's Creed: Revelations, Super Mario 3D Land
Ezio and Mario bring the Italian flavor to new-release shelves alongside Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary, Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3, and Saints Row: The Third. Full Story
- Posted Nov 13, 2011 7:52 pm GMT
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Saints Row: The Third signs up for Season Pass
THQ giving a 15 percent price break for gamers who pay $20 up front for four add-on packs; Genkibowl VII, Gangstas in Space to offer sports, sci-fi twists on open-world crime game. Full Story
- Posted Nov 10, 2011 11:08 pm GMT
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Saints Row 4 will be 'wilder' - THQ
Publisher EVP Danny Bilson confirms fourth installment in Volition's madcap action game is in development, will iterate on The Third. Full Story
- Posted Nov 9, 2011 12:29 am GMT
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Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine to get paid DLC
Chaos Unleashed content pack to introduce new mode and three fresh multiplayer maps for $10 in December. Full Story
- Posted Nov 4, 2011 12:48 am GMT
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Saints Row: The Third preorders 4x Saints Row 2's
Next entry in THQ's irreverent open-world game sets franchise record for reservations. Full Story
- Posted Nov 3, 2011 1:07 am GMT
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THQ sales, losses nearly double
Warhammer 40K: Space Marine ships 1.2 million; publisher tops forecast with $146 million in sales, $92 million in net losses; new "exciting core title" to be announced next month. Full Story
- Posted Nov 2, 2011 10:43 pm GMT
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EA to add third-party games to Origin
Warner Bros., THQ, and Capcom ink deal to bring first outside offerings to Madden publisher's digital storefront next month; Origin user base tops 6 million. Full Story
- Posted Oct 28, 2011 12:54 am GMT
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Shippin' Out October 23-29: Battlefield 3
EA sends DICE shooter to the front lines as Dance Central 2, Kirby's Return to Dreamland, and Daytona USA also head to market. Full Story
- Posted Oct 24, 2011 5:16 pm GMT
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Pixar getting a Kinect game
Microsoft's family focus sees fan-favorite Pixar characters star in minigame collection; Double Fine developing new kid-friendly experience. Full Story
- Posted Oct 19, 2011 1:43 am GMT
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Saints Row dev calls for maturity in games
GDC Online 2011: Lead writer of Saints Row: The Third says as soon as developers start treating M for Mature games maturely, the ESRB will follow suit. Full Story
- Posted Oct 12, 2011 1:41 am GMT
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How Broken Sword broke the Da Vinci Code code
GDC Online 2011: Series director Charles Cecil details the process of writing engaging games that merge modern-day drama with historical fact, like his own Broken Sword adventure games. Full Story
- Posted Oct 11, 2011 12:12 am GMT
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Shippin' Out October 9-15: Forza 4, Dead Rising 2: Off the Record
New release slate led by Turn 10's Forza Motorsport 4; Dead Rising 2: Off the Record, Ace Combat: Assault Horizon, and Sesame Street: Once Upon a Monster also out. Full Story
- Posted Oct 10, 2011 2:49 am GMT
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UFC Undisputed 3 preorder offers detailed
THQ unveils four preorder options for its mixed martial arts simulation; early access and knockout boost packs will be made available. Full Story
- Posted Sep 22, 2011 5:57 am GMT
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Crytek UK reigniting Homefront
Nottingham-based studio responsible for Haze, TimeSplitters taking on development duties for as-yet-unnamed sequel. Full Story
- Posted Sep 20, 2011 1:04 pm GMT
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More Devil's Third coming early 2012
Tomonobu Itagaki explains his next action game's absence from Tokyo Game Show, tells Japanese press that the title is 20 to 30 percent complete. Full Story
- Posted Sep 18, 2011 2:06 am GMT
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Saints Row: The Third adds Itagaki as playable character
Ninja Gaiden, Dead or Alive, Devil's Third designer confirmed to be making in-game debut with Volition's upcoming open-world action game. Full Story
- Posted Sep 15, 2011 6:06 pm GMT
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Saints Row: The Third preorders doubling predecessor
THQ CFO Paul Pucino says Saints Row II sales nearing 4.5 million; Turtle Rock Studios title due after April 2013. Full Story
- Posted Sep 7, 2011 8:19 pm GMT
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Shippin' Out September 4-10: Resistance 3
PS3 has a big week with Insomniac's alt-history shooter, Disgaea 4, Uncharted Dual Pack; Warhammer 40K: Space Marine, Driver: San Francisco, Dead Island, Star Fox 3DS also out. Full Story
- Posted Sep 6, 2011 5:39 pm GMT
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Asia Shippin' Out September 4-10: Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine
The triple-A-title train is steamrolling through this week with intergalactic escapades, road rage, alien invasions, and zombie infestations. Full Story
- Posted Sep 5, 2011 8:06 am GMT
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AU Shippin' Out Sept 5: Resistance 3
Sony takes players on a road trip across America, shooting plenty of aliens along the way. Full Story
- Posted Sep 5, 2011 4:33 am GMT
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The Haunted: Hell's Reach extends to PC in October
THQ's ValuSoft division brings third-person shooter and "Make Something Unreal" winner to retail this year; Xbox 360 and PS3 downloadable editions set for early 2012 launch. Full Story
- Posted Aug 31, 2011 1:20 am GMT
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WWE All Stars bring the fight to 3DS
THQ confirms over-the-top, arcade-style wrestling game headed to Nintendo's handheld on November 22 with the console versions' DLC characters and two exclusive modes. Full Story
- Posted Aug 30, 2011 7:37 pm GMT
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Game devs get power from the people
PAX 2011: Community managers from Ubisoft, Insomniac, Sucker Punch, and more talk about the future of forums and how to engage the fans. Full Story
- Posted Aug 27, 2011 1:46 am GMT
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UFC Undisputed 3 to let fans pick cover athlete
Online poll to let gamers pick next face of mixed martial arts franchise from five fighters; voting ends September 30. Full Story
- Posted Aug 26, 2011 6:58 pm GMT
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Amnesia designer: removing combat opens up 'new horizons'
GDC Europe 2011: Frictional Games co-founder Thomas Grip on why Amnesia: The Dark Descent is scary and how trial-and-error play undermines emotional experiences. Full Story
- Posted Aug 15, 2011 6:08 pm GMT
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MX vs. ATV out of gas as THQ lays off 200
THQ Phoenix, THQ Australia, and Bluetongue shut down as publisher steps away from licensed kids' titles and movie tie-ins. Full Story
- Posted Aug 10, 2011 1:23 am GMT
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MX vs. ATV Alive experiment unsuccessful - THQ
CEO Brian Farrell tells analysts that a $40 racing game driven by downloadable content add-ons wasn't a great approach in current console market. Full Story
- Posted Jul 28, 2011 1:17 am GMT
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Red Faction series suppressed
THQ puts destruction-focused sci-fi franchise back onto the shelf after latest entry posts disappointing first-month sales. Full Story
- Posted Jul 28, 2011 12:58 am GMT
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THQ disappoints with $38.4 million Q1 loss
Publisher says Red Faction: Armageddon sales didn't meet expectations, UFC: Trainer delay hurt bottom line. Full Story
- Posted Jul 27, 2011 10:15 pm GMT
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Asia Shippin' Out July 24-30: Catherine
Sheep-laden nightmares, godly power wielding, and a return trip to Kirkwall are on the agenda in this week's releases. Full Story
- Posted Jul 26, 2011 12:47 am GMT
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Shippin' Out July 24-30: Catherine, From Dust
New release slate led by Atlus' horror puzzler and Ubisoft's god game; Black Ops Annihilation DLC for PS3, Dragon Age II: Legacy DLC, 3DS Pac-Man and Galaga Dimensions also hit this week. Full Story
- Posted Jul 24, 2011 7:08 pm GMT
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Marvel Super Hero Squad mobilizes for uDraw, 3DS
Xbox 360, PS3, and Wii drawing peripheral gets Comic Combat Nov. 15 while Nintendo handheld receives Infinity Gauntlet with new playable heroes Oct. 11. Full Story
- Posted Jul 23, 2011 1:17 am GMT
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Saints Row: The Third on pace for record THQ preorders - Report
Open-world action game outpacing previous record-holder Homefront, due out November 15. Full Story
- Posted Jul 22, 2011 9:34 pm GMT
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Comic-Con 2011: Day 1 Wrap-Up
Issue number one of this year's Comic-Con is in the books. Check out the latest that happened on the first full day. Full Story
- Posted Jul 22, 2011 6:37 am GMT
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Voltron: Defender of the Universe hitting XBLA, PSN in October
Comic-Con: THQ bringing new robot game to Microsoft's and Sony's download stores this fall with five-player co-op; Behaviour Interactive handling development. Full Story
- Posted Jul 21, 2011 12:18 am GMT
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Hulk Hogan, Sasha Grey line up for Saints Row: The Third
Wrestler, actress, and Daniel Dae Kim to lend their voices to THQ's upcoming open-world crime sequel. Full Story
- Posted Jul 20, 2011 6:39 am GMT
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THQ studio closure spawns new startups - Report
Developer of Warhammer 40K Kill Team, Juiced shutting doors, but some former employees have already struck out on their own with three new companies. Full Story
- Posted Jul 14, 2011 6:13 pm GMT
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WWE Brawls on 360, PS3, Wii next year
THQ's new Saturday morning cartoon-style wrestling game planned to tie in with new toy line, animated series. Full Story
- Posted Jul 10, 2011 9:04 pm GMT
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Shippin' Out July 10-16: NCAA Football 12, Deathly Hallows Part 2
New release slate led by latest college gridiron game, Harry Potter film tie-in; UFC Personal Trainer: Ultimate Fitness System for Wii and Ms. 'Splosion Man also out. Full Story
- Posted Jul 10, 2011 4:52 pm GMT
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AU Shippin' Out July 4-8: UFC Personal Trainer
THQ's UFC-branded fitness game makes its way over to Sony's black box. Full Story
- Posted Jul 4, 2011 5:09 am GMT
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Ubisoft Red Storm enlists former Kaos head
Ghost Recon: Future Soldier studio signs on David Votypka as new senior creative director following closure of Homefront dev. Full Story
- Posted Jun 29, 2011 1:14 am GMT
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Shippin' Out June 26-July 2: Resident Evil 3DS, Black Ops DLC
New release slate led by Capcom's horror game for 3DS and latest Call of Duty map pack for the Xbox 360; SSFIV: Arcade Edition, UFC Trainer, and Sniper: Ghost Warrior for PS3 also out. Full Story
- Posted Jun 27, 2011 9:31 pm GMT
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AU Shippin' Out June 13-June 17: Child of Eden
Tetsuya Mizuguchi's sensory experience Child of Eden hits store shelves this week for the Xbox 360 Kinect system. Full Story
- Posted Jun 14, 2011 2:57 am GMT
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Kirby Mass Attack leads Nintendo release updates
Pink puffball's latest adventure hits September 19, Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2 out August 28. Full Story
- Posted Jun 13, 2011 9:23 pm GMT
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THQ shutters Kaos, Digital Warrington
Publisher shuts down Homefront, Juiced studios as part of "strategic realignment"; Homefront IP moved to Montreal. Full Story
- Posted Jun 13, 2011 6:33 pm GMT
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E3 2011: THQ's Bilson talks Wii U, transmedia
Publisher's head of core games weighs in on Nintendo's new console, canceled Saints Row projects, and dormant properties. Full Story
- Posted Jun 9, 2011 1:04 am GMT
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E3 2011: Wii U third-party montage actually Xbox 360, PS3, PC footage
Compilation reel of Darksiders II, Dirt, Aliens: Colonial Marines, Ghost Recon Online, Metro Last Light used footage from other platforms, admits Nintendo of America president. Full Story
- Posted Jun 8, 2011 7:16 pm GMT
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E3 2011: THQ draws up Disney Animator
Publisher promises licensed "killer app" for uDraw peripheral to launch in March 2012, confirms 1.7 million tablets shipped to date. Full Story
- Posted Jun 8, 2011 1:36 am GMT
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E3 2011: Wii U boasts M-rated third-party support
Nintendo confirms Assassin's Creed, Ghost Recon Online, Tekken, Ninja Gaiden 3, Darksiders 2, Batman coming to new console; Ubisoft also confirms Rabbids, two new brands en route; Aliens: Colonial Marines not a lock. Full Story
- Posted Jun 7, 2011 6:33 pm GMT
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E3 2011: PlayStation Vita priced at Sony press conference, Move sells 8.8 million
Game giant confirms NGP's name, priced in briefing that also saw Uncharted 3, Golden abyss demoed, Sly Cooper return, HD God of War PSP-to-PS3 ports unveiled, Resistance 3 3D TV bundle revealed, portable BioShock outed. Full Story
- Posted Jun 7, 2011 1:00 am GMT
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AU Shippin' Out June 6-June 10: Duke Nukem Forever
The Duke is back after a 13-year hiatus to slay aliens, ogle women, and save the world in his signature kickass style. Full Story
- Posted Jun 6, 2011 4:51 am GMT
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Asia Shippin' Out June 5-11: Infamous 2
This week in Asia, players will be assaulted by lightning-charged superheroes, a shades-donning egomaniac, and a sledgehammer-bearing guy from Mars. Full Story
- Posted Jun 6, 2011 12:49 am GMT
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Shippin' Out June 5-11: Red Faction: Armageddon, Infamous 2
New release slate led by Volition's Mars-bound shooter and Sucker Punch's action game; Call of Duty: Black Ops' Escalation DLC for PlayStation 3 and Operation: Flashpoint Red River also debuting. Full Story
- Posted Jun 5, 2011 9:50 pm GMT
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Warhammer 40K: Kill Team deploying onto XBLA, PSN
THQ bringing downloadable third-person arcade shooter to 360, PS3 online platforms in July; Space Marine multiplayer bonus included. Full Story
- Posted Jun 3, 2011 12:15 am GMT
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Saints Row: The Third rolls out Nov. 15
Latest in THQ's over-the-top open-world crime series gets a release date for the PC, PS3, and Xbox 360; new trailer inside. Full Story
- Posted Jun 2, 2011 5:31 pm GMT
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UFC Undisputed 3 entering ring in January
After two-year hiatus, THQ's mixed martial arts sim returns for the 360, PS3 with new Pride mode, striking and grappling moves, more. Full Story
- Posted Jun 2, 2011 8:02 am GMT
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Darksiders II hits 360, PS3, PCs next year
THQ sequel to last year's apocalyptic action game depicts the end of the world from the perspective of Death instead of War. Full Story
- Posted Jun 1, 2011 7:45 pm GMT
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THQ rebooting WWE franchise
Publisher confirms overhaul to annualized pro wrestling simulation emphasizes animation and gameplay; rebranded WWE '12. Full Story
- Posted Jun 1, 2011 12:23 am GMT
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Asia Shippin' Out May 22-28: Dirt 3
Off-road rally racing, stereoscopic 3D fighting, and classic role playing take the spotlight in this week's releases. Full Story
- Posted May 23, 2011 4:12 am GMT
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Shippin' Out May 22-May 28: Dirt 3, Dead or Alive: Dimensions
Light new release schedule led by Codemasters' new racing game and Tecmo Koei's 3DS fighter; Kung Fu Panda 2 and Naughty Bear Gold Edition also out. Full Story
- Posted May 23, 2011 12:03 am GMT
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GameStop quarterly profits climb 7%
Top game retailer banks $80.4 million during Feb.-Apr.; Pokemon Black & White, Mortal Kombat, Marvel vs. Capcom 3, Call of Duty: Black Ops, Homefront pegged as best sellers. Full Story
- Posted May 19, 2011 7:44 pm GMT
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Shippin' Out May 15-21: L.A. Noire, Fable III PC, New Vegas DLC
New release slate led by Rockstar's period detective thriller, Lionhead's action role-playing game, and new downloadable content for Obsidian's game. Full Story
- Posted May 16, 2011 11:41 am GMT
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Shippin' Out May 8-14: Brink, Lego Pirates of the Caribbean
New release slate led by Bethesda's shooter, Traveller's Tales' swashbuckling adventure game; Sega's tennis title, MX vs. ATV Alive also out this week. Full Story
- Posted May 9, 2011 12:29 pm GMT
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Asia Shippin' Out May 8-14: Brink
New release slate led by Splash Damage's new multiplayer shooter and new entry in Lego video game series. Full Story
- Posted May 9, 2011 4:34 am GMT
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AU Shippin' Out May 9-13: Brink
Brink leads Aussie releases, with Steel Diver and MX vs. ATV Alive rounding out the pack. Full Story
- Posted May 9, 2011 2:04 am GMT
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Saints Row: Drive-By stopped short
THQ confirms cancellation of 3DS spin-off of open-world crime action game, no explanation given. Full Story
- Posted May 5, 2011 1:57 am GMT
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Homefront ships 2.6 million, THQ loses $136.1 million
North Korean-invasion shooter hits milestone as publisher posts steep expanded annual shortfall; uDraw coming to Xbox 360 and PS3 this holiday. Full Story
- Posted May 3, 2011 10:50 pm GMT
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Volition founder leaving company
Mike Kulas stepping down after 15 years in charge of studio behind Saints Row, Red Faction series; Dan Cermak appointed new general manager. Full Story
- Posted Apr 28, 2011 6:34 pm GMT
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Red Faction: Armageddon delayed to June 7
Volition-developed PC, PS3, and Xbox 360 shooter pushed back a week; downloadable demo still set for May 3. Full Story
- Posted Apr 28, 2011 6:16 pm GMT
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Warhammer 40,000 game license extended
THQ, Games Workshop renew long-standing exclusive agreement in "multi-year" deal for sci-fi franchise, which has sold 6.5 million units to date. Full Story
- Posted Apr 26, 2011 4:05 pm GMT
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Big in Japan April 11-17: Super Robot Taisen
Namco's latest mech battle royale for PSP leads packed slate of new releases on Japanese sales charts; Homefront and Pilotwings Resort debut as 3DS retakes hardware lead from PSP. Full Story
- Posted Apr 22, 2011 9:58 pm GMT
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THQ registers 'Metro 2033 Last Light' domain names
Publisher grabs Lastlightgame.com, Metro2033lastlight.com, and Metrolastlight.com; no official word yet as to what they pertain to. Full Story
- Posted Apr 18, 2011 7:40 pm GMT
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Red Faction SyFy TV movie debuts June 4
Cable network's take on THQ's sci-fi shooter series to debut the same week as Red Faction: Armageddon. Full Story
- Posted Apr 16, 2011 12:44 am GMT
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US March game sales slip 4%, DS top hardware - NPD
[UPDATE] Xbox 360 sells 433,000 units as Pokemon Black & White combine for 2.4 million; 3DS first-weeks sales hit 400,000; Homefront and Dragon Age II also medal in weaker-than-expected retail software market. Full Story
- Posted Apr 15, 2011 12:28 am GMT
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Ocarina of Time 3D dated, Wii Play: Motion revealed
Nintendo will ship 3DS remake of Legend of Zelda classic on June 19; new bundle to feature Wii Remote Plus, all-new minigame compilation; full spring schedule inside. Full Story
- Posted Apr 12, 2011 6:00 pm GMT
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March extends sales slump - Analysts
Trio of industry watchers projects 5-10% software decline; Sebastian says 3DS demand experienced rapid drop-off. Full Story
- Posted Apr 11, 2011 11:05 pm GMT
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Asia Shippin' Out April 10-16: Elements of War
A weather-shifting strategy game, a shiny new port of a long-awaited RPG, and two different flavors of dance games populate this week's game shelves. Full Story
- Posted Apr 11, 2011 4:04 am GMT
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THQ on the future of Homefront
Head of core games Danny Bilson talks about differentiating Kaos Studios' shooter series from Call of Duty, why layoffs are necessary, and the changing role of marketing in the game industry. Full Story
- Posted Apr 9, 2011 12:21 am GMT
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THQ core games boss talks creative marketing
MI6 2011: Danny Bilson explains how his company separates promotion and development; Red Faction: Armageddon purchasers gain early access to Saints Row 3 character creator. Full Story
- Posted Apr 7, 2011 11:26 pm GMT
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UFC Personal Trainer takes to the mat in June
THQ's delayed MMA fitness program bringing motion-sensing workouts to 360, PS3, Wii mid-year; Kinect-exclusive content. Full Story
- Posted Apr 7, 2011 6:41 pm GMT
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THQ, Random House crafting new IP
Game and book publishers teaming up to create transmedia properties across "multiple mediums," plan to translate more offerings from game library into novels. Full Story
- Posted Apr 4, 2011 11:13 pm GMT
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AU Shippin' Out April 4-8: Rio
Movie tie-in leads releases Down Under, followed by 3D fighting in ancient Japan. Full Story
- Posted Apr 4, 2011 2:12 am GMT
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Layoffs rock THQ studios Kaos, Volition - Report
More than 30 let go from Homefront, Red Faction developers in New York City and Illinois, respectively. Full Story
- Posted Apr 1, 2011 5:57 pm GMT
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Asia Shippin' Out: March 27-April 2
New 3DS titles make their debut today, while a familiar face from Square Enix and a nod to old-school wrestling join in. Full Story
- Posted Mar 28, 2011 5:29 am GMT
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Shippin' Out March 27-April 2: 3DS, Tiger Woods PGA Tour 12
New release slate championed by Nintendo's new handheld and software for it; EA Sports' latest golf game, Shift 2: Unleashed, WWE All Stars, Dynasty Warriors 7 also out. Full Story
- Posted Mar 27, 2011 5:21 pm GMT
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Homefront debuts at no. 6 on Xbox Live
THQ's war-at-home shooter cracks the top 10 on Microsoft’s online platform in terms of unique users; trails Black Ops, Modern Warfare 2, Halo: Reach, FIFA 11, and NBA 2K11. Full Story
- Posted Mar 25, 2011 5:42 pm GMT
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Homefront sales top 1 million, shipments over 2.4 million
THQ's near-future shooter goes platinum in sell-through numbers, reaches new sell-in milestone internationally. Full Story
- Posted Mar 24, 2011 11:25 pm GMT
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THQ deploying Space Marine in August
Publisher narrows release window for Relic's multiplatform third-person action take on Warhammer 40,000 universe. Full Story
- Posted Mar 23, 2011 7:13 pm GMT
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Homefront day-one sales hit 375,000
THQ responds to investor concern by announcing "robust" North American sales tally; online multiplayer server capacity increased. Full Story
- Posted Mar 16, 2011 10:58 pm GMT
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THQ stock tanks on Homefront reviews
Publisher ends trading day down 21% as analyst says sub-80 Metacritic average has spooked investors. Full Story
- Posted Mar 16, 2011 12:10 am GMT
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Shippin' Out March 13-19: Homefront, Shogun 2, Yakuza 4, Halo: Reach DLC
New release slate led by THQ's war-at-home shooter, Sega's period strategy game, Japanese mob title, and the Defiant Map Pack for Bungie's shooter; Top Spin 4, MotoGP 10/11, Gods Eater Burst, and Okamiden also out. Full Story
- Posted Mar 14, 2011 5:34 pm GMT
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Asia Shippin' Out: March 13-19
A future warzone, a blast to the past in feudal Japan, and zombie-killing in Kamurocho populate this week's release. Full Story
- Posted Mar 14, 2011 7:20 am GMT
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AU Shippin' Out March 14-20: Homefront
THQ brings the battle to the 'burbs this week. Full Story
- Posted Mar 14, 2011 5:19 am GMT
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THQ's vision for core games
GDC 2011: EVP of core games Danny Bilson holds court with studio heads from Kaos, Volition, Relic, and Vigil; Saints Row coming to Facebook. Full Story
- Posted Mar 5, 2011 12:00 am GMT
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Red Dead Redemption lassos Game Developers Choice Awards
GDC 2011: Rockstar San Diego's Western triumphs at Game Developers Conference's annual ceremony; Mass Effect 2, Limbo, Minecraft, also honored; full video inside. Full Story
- Posted Mar 3, 2011 4:35 am GMT
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Minecraft strikes gold at Indie Game Fest
GDC 2011: Mojang's sandbox game triumphs at Game Developers Conference-associated awards show; Bit.Trip Runner takes home Excellence in Visual Art. Full Story
- Posted Mar 3, 2011 3:44 am GMT
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Saints Row: The Third hits this holiday season
Volition-developed open-world crime game puts players atop a Stilwater mob in the crosshairs of a global syndicate. Full Story
- Posted Mar 3, 2011 2:55 am GMT
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San Franciscans angry over THQ balloon stunt
Publisher's plan to promote Homefront by releasing hundreds of red balloons in California metropolis backfires when they end up in the nearby bay. Full Story
- Posted Mar 3, 2011 2:34 am GMT
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Asia Shippin' Out: February 27-March 5
Gritty boxing, fantasy theatres of war, and unraveling a government conspiracy on an alien planet populate this week's releases. Full Story
- Posted Feb 28, 2011 5:56 pm GMT
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AU Shippin' Out February 28-March 4: Fight Night
It's brawn against brains this week. Full Story
- Posted Feb 28, 2011 6:09 am GMT
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Shippin' Out Feb. 27-Mar. 5: Fight Night Champion, Black Ops PS3 DLC
New release slate highlighted by first M-rated franchise entry and First Strike add-on content for Sony's console; Beyond Good & Evil HD, Rift, Warhammer 40K: Dawn of War II - Retribution also out. Full Story
- Posted Feb 27, 2011 4:55 pm GMT
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Red Faction: Armageddon arrives May 31
Next installment in open-world shooter series due out in three months for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and PC. Full Story
- Posted Feb 23, 2011 5:13 pm GMT
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AU Shippin' Out February 21-25: de Blob 2
Bulletstorm, Kirby's Epic Yarn, Killzone 3, de Blob 2: This week's going to pound your wallet. Full Story
- Posted Feb 21, 2011 6:04 am GMT
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Asia Shippin' Out: February 20-26
First-person shooting galore, witch double-teaming, and a little painting goes a long way for the next few days. Full Story
- Posted Feb 21, 2011 4:25 am GMT
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Shippin' Out February 20-26: Killzone 3, Bulletstorm
New release slate led by Guerrilla Games' third Helghan title, People Can Fly's shooter; Knights Contract, de Blob 2 also out. Full Story
- Posted Feb 20, 2011 12:40 pm GMT
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Cars 2: The Video Game revving up this summer
Avalanche Studios building spy-themed film spin-off for the Xbox 360, PS3, Wii, DS, Mac/PC; will sport connectivity with World of Cars Online, a free-to-play browser title. Full Story
- Posted Feb 15, 2011 5:12 pm GMT
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Voltron games forming at THQ
Publisher announces deal to bring vintage giant robot TV show to games this fall, following debut of new Voltron Force animated series. Full Story
- Posted Feb 14, 2011 11:09 pm GMT
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Shippin' Out February 13-19: Marvel vs. Capcom 3
New release slate championed by Capcom's latest fighting game; Gears of War Triple Pack, Dragon Quest VI DS also out. Full Story
- Posted Feb 13, 2011 3:30 pm GMT
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Kim Jong-il axed from Homefront in Japan
Publisher removes North Korean leader's face and amends all mentions of North Korea in Japanese version of THQ's upcoming shooter. Full Story
- Posted Feb 7, 2011 3:38 am GMT
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Asia Shippin' Out: February 6-12
Nintendo's mascot engages in sports with friends, while open-world racing fans burn rubber in this week's other major release. Full Story
- Posted Feb 7, 2011 3:35 am GMT
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Homefront delayed by a week
Nightmare-scenario North Korean-invasion actioner now launching in North America on March 15. Full Story
- Posted Feb 2, 2011 11:36 pm GMT
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THQ earnings drop 11.8%, Company of Heroes Online canceled
Publisher posts $14.9 million loss for holiday quarter; WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2011 ships 2.7 million units; uDraw ships 1.2 million; WWE Online also canned; UFC Trainer delayed; stock sinks. Full Story
- Posted Feb 2, 2011 11:01 pm GMT
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Oddworld: Abe's Oddysee HD in development
Series creator Lorne Lanning reveals original title getting updated rerelease; Stranger's Wrath Xbox Live Arcade launch in limbo. Full Story
- Posted Jan 31, 2011 2:40 pm GMT
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Homefront developer might move to Montreal
Head of New York-based Kaos Studios says goal was always to involve Quebec location with its future projects, but final decision on how hasn't been made yet. Full Story
- Posted Jan 26, 2011 12:53 am GMT
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Shippin' Out: Jan. 23-29: Dead Space 2, Two Worlds II
New release slate led by Visceral Games' frightening third-person action game and SouthPeak's RPG; Lord of Arcana and Monday Night Combat for PC also out. Full Story
- Posted Jan 23, 2011 2:08 pm GMT
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Double Fine starts Stacking next month
Downloadable puzzle adventure game featuring Russian nesting dolls gets $15 price point, arrives February 8 for PS3 and February 9 for Xbox 360. Full Story
- Posted Jan 20, 2011 12:18 am GMT
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MX vs. ATV Alive revving up in May
THQ sets track month for $40, microtransaction-based installment in off-road racing series. Full Story
- Posted Jan 19, 2011 11:32 pm GMT
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Black Ops on top as December sales slide 9% - NPD
Record-breaking performance for shooter can't pull gaming industry to end the year on a high note; Kinect leads accessory sales to best month ever. Full Story
- Posted Jan 14, 2011 12:47 am GMT
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Limbo nabs seven GDC Award noms
Playdead's IGF winner joined by Red Dead Redemption, Mass Effect 2 as top contenders at Game Developers Choice ceremony; indie frontrunner Minecraft up for three. Full Story
- Posted Jan 12, 2011 8:16 pm GMT
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THQ unveils new logo
Publisher's redesigned nameplate meant to epitomize "change, innovation, and creative growth"; games to start carrying branding next month. Full Story
- Posted Jan 12, 2011 5:37 pm GMT
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Bigpoint claims a chunk of Planet Moon
Browser-based game publisher hires 37 ex-staffers away from developer of Giants: Citizen Kabuto after studio's latest project suffers financial problems. Full Story
- Posted Jan 11, 2011 9:24 pm GMT
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Amnesia sales near 200,000
Swedish indie studio Frictional Games lauds PC platform while touting strong sales of its IGF-nominated survival horror action game. Full Story
- Posted Jan 7, 2011 11:54 pm GMT
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MX vs. ATV franchise jumps 10 million milestone
THQ's off-road stunt racer hits deca-platinum marker lifetime-to-date; Alive trailer to debut at Monster Energy AMA Supercross season opener on Jan. 8. Full Story
- Posted Jan 6, 2011 9:14 pm GMT
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THQ gating off Homefront online modes
Publisher confirms secondhand players of near-future FPS on 360, PS3 get limited multiplayer unless they pony up for $10 online pass. Full Story
- Posted Jan 6, 2011 6:56 pm GMT
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THQ playing with Barbie, He-Man
Publisher makes multiplatform deal with Mattel for games based on Polly Pocket, Hot Wheels, Rock 'Em Sock 'Em Robots, Masters of the Universe, and more. Full Story
- Posted Jan 5, 2011 5:47 pm GMT
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Minecraft, Amnesia lead IGF Award finalists
Mojang and Frictional Games score trio of nods for GDC's top indie-game prizes; ceremony to precede Game Developers Choice Awards on March 2. Full Story
- Posted Jan 3, 2011 8:51 pm GMT
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New Conan games incoming
Licensing house Paradox Entertainment, talent agency DDM planning to enlist developer, publisher to create new titles based on classic fantasy property. Full Story
- Posted Dec 15, 2010 7:40 pm GMT
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UFC parent sues Ubisoft
Zuffa claims use of term "ultimate fighting" on Fighters Uncaged packaging violates trademark. Full Story
- Posted Dec 14, 2010 9:03 pm GMT
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uDraw sales 'supply constrained'
THQ ups Wii drawing tablet sales expectations to 1.3 million units through March, plans four to five new games for peripheral next year, considers licensing the hardware to other publishers. Full Story
- Posted Dec 9, 2010 7:05 pm GMT
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Q&A: THQ CEO Brian Farrell
Publisher's chief executive discusses MX vs. ATV Alive's DLC-powered approach, uDraw sales, and the state of the gaming industry. Full Story
- Posted Dec 4, 2010 12:03 am GMT
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Kinect sells 2.5 million in 25 days
Microsoft says its motion-sensing system is on track to hit 5 million units sold by year's end. Full Story
- Posted Nov 30, 2010 12:46 am GMT
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Microsoft approves of Kinect open-source projects
Xbox director of incubation tells NPR nobody will get in trouble for writing code that supports motion-sensing camera on non-Xbox 360 devices. Full Story
- Posted Nov 22, 2010 7:39 pm GMT
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AU Shippin' Out November 22-26: Gran Turismo 5
GT5 is--finally--coming out in Australia this week. Full Story
- Posted Nov 22, 2010 5:08 am GMT
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Shippin' Out Nov. 21- 28: Gran Turismo 5, DK Country Returns
New release slate led by oft-delayed PS3 racing title, Nintendo's Wii gorilla revival installment; Raving Rabbids: Travel in Time, Michael Jackson The Experience, Undead Nightmare Pack also out. Full Story
- Posted Nov 22, 2010 1:43 am GMT
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Asia Shipping Out November 22-26: Gran Turismo 5
Dancing and racing games lead regional releases, with Michael Jackson game and Polyphony Digital's long-awaited title heading to stores. Full Story
- Posted Nov 22, 2010 1:26 am GMT
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THQ dates Homefront
Futuristic dystopian first-person shooter confirmed for March 8 North American release; hitting Australia on March 10, Europe March 11. Full Story
- Posted Nov 17, 2010 12:55 pm GMT
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October software rebounds on NBA 2K11 - NPD
2K Sports' annual basketball sim boosts software sales to positive gains, but overall industry sales slip 4% to $1.07B; Fallout: New Vegas on 360 top software SKU with 692,000. Full Story
- Posted Nov 17, 2010 12:59 am GMT
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Asia Shipping Out November 15-19: Kinect
Microsoft officially launches motion-sensing add-on in Singapore; new Need for Speed, Harry Potter released. Full Story
- Posted Nov 16, 2010 9:29 pm GMT
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AU Shippin' Out November 15-19: Kinect
Microsoft's camera peripheral launches around Australia with 15 games in tow. Full Story
- Posted Nov 15, 2010 6:28 am GMT
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Shippin' Out Nov. 14-20: Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood, Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit
New release slate led by Ubisoft's stealth action game, EA's racer reboot, NBA Jam; other notable launches include Harry Potter 7: Part 1, EA Sports Active 2.0, Apache: Air Assault. Full Story
- Posted Nov 14, 2010 8:45 pm GMT
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Kinect cost $56 to make - Report
UBM Tech Insights opens up Microsoft's new motion-control technology and prices out each of the components within. Full Story
- Posted Nov 12, 2010 5:22 pm GMT
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Microsoft denies Kinect hack claims
[UPDATE] Software giant says engineer's linking of camera-based system to Windows 7 PC does not constitute hacking. Full Story
- Posted Nov 8, 2010 8:19 pm GMT
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THQ posts $47 million loss
WWE and UFC publisher's shortfall in line with guidance; maintains forecast for the coming fiscal year. Full Story
- Posted Nov 3, 2010 10:16 pm GMT
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AU Shippin' Out November 1-5: GoldenEye 007
This week's release list features a double dose of 007. Full Story
- Posted Nov 1, 2010 7:53 am GMT
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Shippin' Out Oct. 31-Nov. 6: Kinect, God of War: Ghost of Sparta, GoldenEye, James Bond: Blood Stone
Plentiful new release slate sees Microsoft's full-body motion control tech and launch titles hit shelves; portable Kratos adventure, pair of 007 titles round out the week. Full Story
- Posted Nov 1, 2010 12:26 am GMT
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The Last Word: October 25-29
Fable III and Rock Band 3 reviews, Donkey Kong and Dragon Age II previews, Sony and Nintendo earnings reports, and a marathon Kinect session in Now Playing. Full Story
- Posted Oct 30, 2010 12:29 am GMT
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You Don't Know Jack to be Kinect-compatible - Retail Radar
GameStop lists THQ's revival of smart-alecky quiz game will support Xbox 360's motion-sensing system. Full Story
- Posted Oct 26, 2010 1:21 am GMT
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Homefront being novelized
John Millius-penned book to go on sale alongside THQ's near-future shooter, which sees US occupied by North Korea. Full Story
- Posted Oct 25, 2010 11:49 pm GMT
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AU Shippin' Out October 25-29: Fable III
Head back to Albion with the latest game by Peter Molyneux. Full Story
- Posted Oct 25, 2010 8:01 am GMT
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The Last Word: October 18-22
This week saw a bevy of content, including a Dan Houser Q&A, Fallout: New Vegas review, and all the latest from BlizzCon 2010. Full Story
- Posted Oct 23, 2010 4:02 am GMT
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Shippin' Out Oct. 24-30: Fable III, Force Unleashed II, Rock Band 3
Busy week at retail sees bountiful array of heavy hitters including The Sims 3 for consoles, WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2011, The Fight: Lights Out, Shaun White Skateboarding, and Tony Hawk: Shred. Full Story
- Posted Oct 22, 2010 10:17 pm GMT
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THQ Kinects with Fantastic Pets
Publisher delivering voice-controlled animal-training game to Xbox 360 in March 2011. Full Story
- Posted Oct 21, 2010 6:44 pm GMT
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THQ locks UFC exclusivity through 2018
Publisher pins down mixed martial arts league rights for current-, next-generation consoles, handhelds, iPhone, iPad for most of forthcoming decade. Full Story
- Posted Oct 19, 2010 5:19 pm GMT
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Kinect launching with 17 titles in Nov.
Motion-sensing system to have 12 titles on day one and five more by end of month; Fighters Uncaged, Harry Potter added to debut lineup. Full Story
- Posted Oct 18, 2010 7:05 pm GMT
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Microsoft to spend $500M on Kinect marketing - Report
Tech giant spending half a billion to promote new gesture-recognition technology; campaigns include Times Square showing, YouTube front-page takeover; full software lineup announced. Full Story
- Posted Oct 18, 2010 5:01 pm GMT
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Shippin' Out: Oct 17-23: Fallout: New Vegas, Kirby's Epic Yarn, DJ Hero 2, EA Sports MMA
New release slate spearheaded by latest entry in RPG series, Nintendo's cutesy platformer, turntable disc jockey game, EA's new fighting game, Sega's Vanquish, and Pro Evolution Soccer 2011. Full Story
- Posted Oct 16, 2010 2:26 am GMT
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uDraw doodling on Wii Nov. 14
THQ's $70 tablet and art game arrives in the US for Nintendo's platform next month; $30 Pictionary and Dood's Big Adventure launching in tandem. Full Story
- Posted Oct 15, 2010 10:51 pm GMT
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THQ offering Fan Axxess to WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2011
Publisher's new DLC initiative intros one-time $10 fee for "select" add-ons to wrestling sim on 360, PS3. Full Story
- Posted Oct 13, 2010 11:40 pm GMT
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Storytelling for spin-offs
GDC Online 2010: Reps from THQ, 38 Studios, Blizzard, and more on guiding game stories that extend into multiple media and keeping the tie-ins from tanking. Full Story
- Posted Oct 6, 2010 10:46 pm GMT
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Schafer to receive lifetime honor from IndieCade
Independent game festival gives first Honorary Trailblazer Award to Double Fine founder and Grim Fandango, Psychonauts creator Tim Schafer. Full Story
- Posted Sep 30, 2010 11:46 pm GMT
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Nintendo 3DS dated, priced
Stereoscopic handheld to launch February 2011 in Japan, March 2011 for US/Europe; price pegged at ¥25,000 ($299) in home nation; to include Game Boy Virtual Console. Full Story
- Posted Sep 29, 2010 7:18 am GMT
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Ron Gilbert takes up with Double Fine
DeathSpank creator rejoins with Secret of Monkey Island collaborator Tim Schafer on new, as-yet-undetailed new project. Full Story
- Posted Sep 27, 2010 7:17 pm GMT
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Shippin' Out Sept. 26-Oct. 2: Dead Rising 2, FIFA 11
Capcom zombie action game and EA Sports footie sim lead new releases including Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock, Final Fantasy XIV, Front Mission Evolved, and more. Full Story
- Posted Sep 24, 2010 11:44 pm GMT
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You Don't Know Jack coming back on 360, PS3, Wii
ESRB rating points to return of smart-aleck virtual quiz show on all three major consoles. Full Story
- Posted Sep 23, 2010 8:31 pm GMT
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Worms: Battle Islands drifting onto Wii in November
Team 17's 2D annelid war heads to Nintendo's console later this year with 40 customizable weapons and utilities, and online multiplayer. Full Story
- Posted Sep 21, 2010 7:15 pm GMT
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Shippin' Out Sept. 19-25: Civilization V
Sid Meier's latest PC strategy sim headlines a relatively light week, as Final Fantasy XIV Online early access opens and F1 2010 peels out. Full Story
- Posted Sep 20, 2010 5:21 pm GMT
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AU Shippin' Out September 20-24: Sid Meier's Civilization V
Sid Meier proves the PC has still got game with the latest iteration in his famous strategy series. Full Story
- Posted Sep 20, 2010 10:11 am GMT
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Saints Row, Warhammer 40K series sales top 6 million
Grand Theft Auto-like crime franchise, table-top inspired sci-fi series both top sextuple platinum mark; Saints Row 2 sells over 3.4 million. Full Story
- Posted Sep 15, 2010 10:11 pm GMT
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Red Faction: Armageddon May delay tops THQ schedule
MX vs. ATV Alive hits in spring; Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine due in summer; Saints Row 3 and next WWE coming in fall; and next UFC coming in early 2012. Full Story
- Posted Sep 13, 2010 10:41 pm GMT
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Shippin' Out Sept. 12-18: Halo: Reach, PlayStation Move
Release schedule ramps up in a big way with Bungie's final installment in sci-fi shooter series, motion-sensing PS3 add-on, Professor Layton, Lord of the Rings: Aragorn's Quest, and much more. Full Story
- Posted Sep 13, 2010 2:10 pm GMT
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AU Shippin' Out: September 6-10: R.U.S.E.
It's D-day for Ubisoft's WWII real-time strategy this week. Full Story
- Posted Sep 6, 2010 8:50 am GMT
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Shippin' Out Sept. 5-11: Batman, Spider-Man, HAWX 2, R.U.S.E., NHL 11
Labor Day week sees massive wave of releases, including Kingdom Hearts: Birth by Sleep, Otomedius Excellent, and the latest Dragon Age: Origins expansion. Full Story
- Posted Sep 4, 2010 1:05 am GMT
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THQ locks down WWE Smackdown vs. Raw 2011 online mode
Publisher bundles single-use online admission code and DLC with new copies of fighting game; used-game purchasers must pay $10 for access. Full Story
- Posted Aug 19, 2010 7:34 pm GMT
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GameStop rides Red Dead sales to 3.4% growth in Q2
Mario Galaxy 2, UFC 2010, Starcraft II, and NCAA Football 11 round out top sellers; specialty retailer says it has "not seen any impact" from publishers' Online Pass schemes, increased competition in market. Full Story
- Posted Aug 19, 2010 7:19 pm GMT
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Warhammer 40K: Dawn of War III confirmed
THQ core boss Danny Bilson says true follow-up to Relic's 2009 sci-fi RTS will arrive 18 to 24 months after game's second expansion; Retribution coming in February. Full Story
- Posted Aug 18, 2010 9:43 pm GMT
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Homefront hitting PC
Canadian studio Digital Extremes porting THQ's upcoming futuristic shooter; due out with dedicated servers, clan support in early 2011. Full Story
- Posted Aug 18, 2010 7:48 pm GMT
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THQ intros Wii uDraw GameTablet
$70 add-on will come packed in with uDraw Studio art game, launch alongside Pictionary and Dood's Big Adventure this holiday season. Full Story
- Posted Aug 18, 2010 12:27 am GMT
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Dawn of War II expands again with Retribution
THQ's Warhammer 40K RTS franchise getting second add-on set 10 years after the first and focusing on Imperium chaos; due for PC in early 2011. Full Story
- Posted Aug 17, 2010 8:32 pm GMT
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THQ announces Red Faction: Battlegrounds
GDC Europe 2010: THQ Digital's creative director Don Whiteford shows off first footage of downloadable title, which is set to hit both PlayStation Network and Xbox Live. Full Story
- Posted Aug 16, 2010 11:32 am GMT
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S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 eyeing 2012
GSC Game World reveals true sequel to esteemed 2007 postapocalyptic survival shooter will feature all-new game engine. Full Story
- Posted Aug 14, 2010 12:01 am GMT
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THQ registers new Red Faction URL
Publisher locks down Redfactionbattlegrounds.com, possibly hinting at title for forthcoming PSN, XBL arcade game. Full Story
- Posted Aug 13, 2010 8:22 pm GMT
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Saints Row studio crafting all-new action RPG
Red Faction creator Volition posts job listing for design director for "original" AAA franchise; reference to "high-powered creative talent" hints at possible SyFy, del Toro collaboration. Full Story
- Posted Aug 11, 2010 7:10 pm GMT
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THQ doubles down with Double Fine
Publisher announces second downloadable project from Brutal Legend dev for early 2011, confirms Costume Quest for XBLA, PSN this fall. Full Story
- Posted Aug 11, 2010 6:13 pm GMT
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THQ may spike yearly UFC releases
Following slipping 2010 sales of MMA fighter, publisher says new franchise installments could come every 15 to 21 months. Full Story
- Posted Aug 10, 2010 6:40 pm GMT
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UFC 2010 ships 2.7 million as THQ loses $30.1 million
Latest ultimate-fighting game can't keep publisher out of the red; Devil's Third due out by March 2013. Full Story
- Posted Aug 9, 2010 10:10 pm GMT
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UFC pummels PSP September 7
THQ's mixed-martial arts series set to make its handheld debut with Undisputed 2010; more than 100 fighters, multiple modes from console versions confirmed. Full Story
- Posted Aug 5, 2010 6:51 pm GMT
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THQ wrangling up new WWE franchise
Publisher confirms "more friendly, easier, and less simmy" installment based on wrestling license will arrive in 2011. Full Story
- Posted Jul 29, 2010 12:27 am GMT
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Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine breaching PC
Relic Entertainment's third-person action RPG coming to PC in addition to Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3. Full Story
- Posted Jul 26, 2010 11:24 pm GMT
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THQ, SyFy tag-team Red Faction
Comic-Con 2010: Publisher and TV network talk broadcast and game plans for sci-fi third-person shooter, drop hints about game elements. Full Story
- Posted Jul 25, 2010 5:15 am GMT
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Lost composer, others discuss sound design
Comic-Con 2010: Michael Giacchino, six more industry bards croon about how they got their start in a Behind the Music panel. Full Story
- Posted Jul 24, 2010 4:21 am GMT
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Company of Heroes Online beta registration begins
Those interested in THQ's downloadable, free-to-play real-time strategy online installment can now opt in to the trial phase. Full Story
- Posted Jul 22, 2010 6:56 pm GMT
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THQ talks Saints Row movie, Red Faction SyFy series
Publishing exec Danny Bilson talks cross-media efforts, teases original IP game and movie in conjunction with major filmmaker. Full Story
- Posted Jul 19, 2010 7:11 pm GMT
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Nexuiz linking CryEngine 3 to XBLA, PSN
IllFonic bringing Crytek-powered downloadable arena shooter to Microsoft's, Sony's online platforms this winter. Full Story
- Posted Jul 14, 2010 1:02 am GMT
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Shippin' Out July 11-17: NCAA Football 11, Dragon Quest IX
Slow week at retail highlighted by EA Sports' annualized college football sim, first Dragon Quest game specifically made for DS, DeathSpank for Xbox Live Arcade/PlayStation Network. Full Story
- Posted Jul 12, 2010 5:20 pm GMT
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Rage, 3DS top Game Critics' E3 Awards
Postapocalyptic combat racer takes home three awards, but Nintendo's new handheld walks off with Best of Show. Full Story
- Posted Jul 7, 2010 12:05 am GMT
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Shippin' Out July 4-10: Crackdown 2
Independence Day arrives with a fizzle, as Ruffian Games' 360-exclusive open-world actioner joins High Voltage's Wii-only Tournament of Legends, and not much else. Full Story
- Posted Jul 6, 2010 5:32 pm GMT
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ChartSpot: May 2010
April top performer Splinter Cell: Conviction drops out of NPD top-20 report as Capcom's Lost Planet 2 narrowly misses top 10. Full Story
- Posted Jul 2, 2010 11:25 pm GMT
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Poor May sales have analysts reassessing 2010
Pacific Crest's Wilson lowers full-year estimate to flat as Wedbush's Pachter pegs slumping Wii software sales as a problem; music games, annualized sports titles also trending down. Full Story
- Posted Jul 2, 2010 7:49 pm GMT
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Red Dead Redemption sells 1.5M, May game sales slide 5% - NPD
Big sales of Take-Two's Western adventure can't stop US industry slide; UFC 2010 and Mario Galaxy 2, Alan Wake also chart; PSP sells under 60,000. Full Story
- Posted Jul 2, 2010 12:07 am GMT
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Saints Row: Drive By shooting up XBLA, 3DS
Xbox Live Arcade version will connect with Saints Row 3; THQ exec says Nintendo wanted an M-rated title for 3DS launch. Full Story
- Posted Jun 30, 2010 7:33 pm GMT
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Game Critics Awards: Best of E3 2010 noms en-Rage-d
Id's postapocalyptic actioner leads multipublication panel's award nominees; Epic Mickey, Dance Central, and Portal 2 all net four nods each; winners to be revealed next week. Full Story
- Posted Jun 29, 2010 11:29 pm GMT
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Darksiders PC pushed to September
Vigil Games' apocalyptic action game missing summer release slot on PC; coming September 24 in UK; US retailers listing game as arriving Sept. 16. Full Story
- Posted Jun 29, 2010 11:03 pm GMT
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THQ hopping aboard Metro 2034
Publisher VP confirms sequel to this year's postapocalyptic shooter from 4A Games will feature 3D elements; platforms, release window TBA. Full Story
- Posted Jun 29, 2010 7:14 pm GMT
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May sales rebound led by Red Dead Redemption - Analyst
Wedbush's Michael Pachter points to strong debut of Rockstar's Western, decent starts of Super Mario Galaxy 2, Alan Wake for expected 11 percent software growth last month. Full Story
- Posted Jun 28, 2010 10:14 pm GMT
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Red Faction Armageddon downloadable tie-in en route
Red Faction tie-in to hit XBLA, PSN three to four months before full sequel's March release; Saints Row, "big brands" getting same treatment. Full Story
- Posted Jun 28, 2010 7:43 pm GMT
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Shippin' Out June 27-July 3: Lego Harry Potter: Years 1-4, Singularity, APB
Busy week at retail includes blocky sorcery, sci-fi FPS, City Interactive's Sniper: Ghost Warrior, not-quite-MMOG APB, bloodthirsty Naughty Bear, Sin and Punishment sequel, and more. Full Story
- Posted Jun 27, 2010 5:59 pm GMT
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THQ confirms Saints Row film
E3 2010: Publisher says "major filmmaker" tied to game tie-in, slated for day-and-date release; Red Faction telefilm to air on SyFy week of Armageddon debut; major development talent announcement coming. Full Story
- Posted Jun 16, 2010 2:30 am GMT
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Next MX vs. ATV revs up microtransactions
E3 2010: THQ's next installment in motorsports franchise to sell at a low price point but be bolstered by weekly releases of new content, from helmets to track packs. Full Story
- Posted Jun 16, 2010 1:50 am GMT
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UFC Trainer hits Kinect, Move, Wii on January 1
E3 2010: THQ reveals new mixed martial arts tutorial title for multiplatform motion-sensing systems. Full Story
- Posted Jun 16, 2010 1:21 am GMT
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OnLive woos free Founding Members, launch lineup detailed
E3 2010: On-demand game-streaming service offering chance to get first year on the house; 23 titles slated for June 17 launch; Japanese pubs sign on. Full Story
- Posted Jun 15, 2010 11:39 pm GMT
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Third parties prepping dozens for 3DS
E3 2010: Nintendo's new depth-of-field portable gets third-party lineup featuring Metal Gear Solid, Dragon Quest, Final Fantasy, Pro Evolution Soccer, Dead or Alive, Resident Evil, Ninja Gaiden, and more. Full Story
- Posted Jun 15, 2010 9:15 pm GMT
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PlayStation Move hits NA Sept. 19, Twisted Metal PS3-bound
E3 2010: Sony's press briefing reveals $100 motion controller starter pack; controller $50 solo, navigation controller $30; $400 PS3 bundle also planned; Portal 2 on PS3 in 2011; Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood, MOH, more get exclusive PS3 content; full video inside. Full Story
- Posted Jun 15, 2010 7:56 pm GMT
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UFC Undisputed 2010 sales disappoint
Lower-than-expected sales of mixed martial arts sequel, strength of US dollar push THQ to cut quarterly financial guidance roughly 18 percent. Full Story
- Posted Jun 14, 2010 7:06 pm GMT
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de Blob 2 blotting 360, PS3, Wii, DS
E3 2010: THQ's colorful puzzle platformer lands on hi-def consoles, Nintendo platforms in spring 2011. Full Story
- Posted Jun 14, 2010 6:00 pm GMT
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Itagaki returns with Devil's Third
E3 2010: THQ to publish first effort from Dead or Alive creator's Valhalla Game Studios; violent action title combines swordplay, gunplay. Full Story
- Posted Jun 14, 2010 3:00 am GMT
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The Last Word: June 7-11
Publishers flood pre-E3 week with torrent of game announcements and release dates, while offering looks at the likes of Rock Band 3, DJ Hero 2, Enslaved, and Homefront. Full Story
- Posted Jun 12, 2010 2:03 am GMT
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THQ realigns Online unit
Publisher integrating connected efforts directly into Core and Kids, Family, Casual segments; Martin Good to replace Doug Clemmer atop broad-audience division. Full Story
- Posted Jun 10, 2010 6:44 pm GMT
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THQ triggering Red Faction: Armageddon
Volition takes the fight for Mars underground to save the planet; game to hit 360, PS3, and PC in March 2011. Full Story
- Posted Jun 7, 2010 5:31 pm GMT
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Company of Heroes Online deploying in North America
THQ confirms fall launch date for free-to-play online installment of World War II real-time strategy series from Relic Entertainment. Full Story
- Posted Jun 3, 2010 8:23 pm GMT
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Shippin' Out May 23-29: Super Mario Galaxy 2
Nintendo's latest extraterrestrial platformer is the brightest star in a week featuring Blur, ModNation Racers, and UFC 2010 Undisputed. Full Story
- Posted May 26, 2010 10:54 pm GMT
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AU Shippin' Out May 24: UFC 2010 Undisputed
Box art veteran Brock Lesnar lends his likeness to another game with the release of the latest mixed martial arts game from THQ. Full Story
- Posted May 24, 2010 8:27 am GMT
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THQ telling Truth or Lies
New party game will use a voice calibration system to measure stress levels, determine honesty of players. Full Story
- Posted May 21, 2010 7:01 am GMT
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UFC 2010 Undisputed's online mode locked
THQ latest publisher to use premium one-time code to encourage purchases of new games; buyers of used copies of MMA game will have to pay $5 for access. Full Story
- Posted May 20, 2010 3:06 am GMT
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THQ moves to avoid 'change in ownership' restrictions
Publisher amends shareholder rights agreement to protect tax credits; move also makes hostile takeovers more difficult. Full Story
- Posted May 13, 2010 12:13 am GMT
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The Last Word: May 2-8, 2010
This week's lineup includes the launch of Video Game History Month, previews of Fallout: New Vegas and Crysis 2, reviews of Alan Wake and Nier, and Fable III and Skate 3 getting the TOTS treatment. Full Story
- Posted May 7, 2010 11:51 pm GMT
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Dragon Age conquers Canadian Videogame Awards
BioWare RPG named best 2009 game developed in Great White North; Assassin's Creed II wins four categories, including best console game. Full Story
- Posted May 6, 2010 8:51 pm GMT
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THQ posts $900 million in full-year sales
Publisher makes "significant turnaround" with launches of UFC, Red Faction, Darksiders; company losses narrowed to $9.6 million. Full Story
- Posted May 5, 2010 11:01 pm GMT
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The Last Word: April 26-30, 2010
GameSpot's weekly wrap-up returns with all the previous five days' news, previews, reviews, videos, trailers, and other highlights. Full Story
- Posted May 1, 2010 1:33 am GMT
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THQ registers Red Faction: Armageddon, Origins domains
Publisher floats two possible subtitles for upcoming new installment in Volition's highly destructible action series. Full Story
- Posted May 1, 2010 12:27 am GMT
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SyFy making Red Faction movie, coproducing games
Two-hour telefilm could be pilot for full-fledged series; future installments in game franchise will be developed in cooperation with television network's game arm. Full Story
- Posted Apr 28, 2010 1:26 am GMT
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Shippin' Out April 18-24: Monster Hunter Tri
Capcom's latest online action RPG treks to retail alongside Wii Classic Controller Pro, Blood Bowl for PSP. Full Story
- Posted Apr 19, 2010 5:59 pm GMT
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Microsoft may make budget-balancing game for US government
Bipartisan commission has reportedly contacted Steve Ballmer about making a game that could let any US citizen suggest ways to deflate ballooning national debt. Full Story
- Posted Apr 14, 2010 11:00 pm GMT
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Analysts expect March sales rebound, Sept. 360 upgrades
Bad Company 2 to push software sales back into black; industry-watchers say Metro 2033 sold solidly while DSi XL struggled; $300 250GB Natal/Xbox Slim SKU predicted. Full Story
- Posted Apr 13, 2010 7:38 pm GMT
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Last Airbender movie game floats onto Wii, DS
THQ adapting M. Night Shyamalan-helmed live-action film for June launch, will follow story from the perspective of antagonist Prince Zuko. Full Story
- Posted Apr 7, 2010 7:33 pm GMT
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XBLA sale knocks 50% off SSFII HD Remix, South Park
Rocket Riot, Lumines Live, Defense Grid, Mad Tracks, Age of Booty, Schizoid, and Wallace & Gromit Episode 1 all half off; Track & Field discounted by 40%. Full Story
- Posted Apr 1, 2010 7:00 pm GMT
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Darksiders falls on PC
Vigil Games' apocalyptic action game set for release on new platform this June. Full Story
- Posted Mar 30, 2010 11:41 pm GMT
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AU Shippin' Out March 15-19: God of War III
The conclusion of Santa Monica Studio's epic hack-and-slash trilogy arrives in Australia unedited. Full Story
- Posted Mar 15, 2010 6:55 am GMT
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Shippin' Out March 14-20: God of War III, Command & Conquer 4
Huge week at retail also sees launches of Metro 2033, Dragon Age Awakening expansion, Pokemon HeartGold/Soulsilver, and Resonance of Fate. Full Story
- Posted Mar 14, 2010 7:46 pm GMT
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Volition on co-op play in sandbox games
Saints Row 2 developer on the hassles of including cooperative mode in the game and why it was worthwhile in the end. Full Story
- Posted Mar 13, 2010 2:14 am GMT
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Uncharted 2 scores five at GDC Awards, full video inside
GDC 2010: Naughty Dog's acclaimed shooter nets record number of statuettes, including Game of the Year; Batman: Arkham Asylum upsets in Game Design category; Scribblenauts top handheld; Flower and Farmville also win; Deus Ex 3 trailer debuts. Full Story
- Posted Mar 12, 2010 4:45 am GMT
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5th Cell keeping vision in video games
GDC 2010: Scribblenauts developer talks about staying true to the studio's vision, even when it meant walking away from all the business they had. Full Story
- Posted Mar 10, 2010 12:40 am GMT
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AU Shippin' Out March 8-12: Final Fantasy XIII
SquareEnix's highly anticipated Japanese RPG makes its Western debut on both the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. Full Story
- Posted Mar 8, 2010 6:56 am GMT
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Shippin' Out March 7-13: Final Fantasy XIII
Square Enix's long-awaited multiplatform role-playing game arrives in stores alongside Yakuza 3, Resident Evil 5 Gold, and Dawn of War II: Chaos Rising. Full Story
- Posted Mar 7, 2010 4:53 pm GMT
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PS3 crashes end, PSN service fully restored
[UPDATE 2] Following nearly 24 hours of the "ApocalyPS3," afflicted units of Sony's console begin to come back online, initially with an erroneous date; this evening, Sony sounds official all clear, blames false leap-year reading. Full Story
- Posted Mar 2, 2010 12:42 am GMT
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Shippin' Out: February 28-March 6: Bad Company 2
Electronic Arts' latest military first-person shooter takes point, Sony and 2K Sports release their annual MLB double-header, Supreme Commander 2 debuts, and Mega Man hits 10 in a busy week. Full Story
- Posted Mar 1, 2010 3:53 am GMT
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ChartSpot: January 2010
New Super Mario Bros. Wii is king, with MAG and Bayonetta landing in bottom half of top 20; Sims 3 staves off Mass Effect 2 on PC charts. Full Story
- Posted Feb 18, 2010 10:10 pm GMT
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Mass Effect 2 takes silver as Jan. sales slip 13% - NPD
New Super Mario Bros. Wii retains top slot in monthly software chart, Xbox 360 regains edge on PS3 in hardware sales. Full Story
- Posted Feb 12, 2010 12:05 am GMT
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THQ splattering SyFy with de Blob
Publisher enters development alliance with cable television network to create new cross-media IPs; acclaimed 2008 platformer headed to TV, webisodes. Full Story
- Posted Feb 11, 2010 8:58 pm GMT
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January US game software sales down 4%, predicts Pachter
Wedbush analyst foresees holiday holdovers and newcomers Darksiders and Mass Effect 2 as top games; hardware sales pegged as dropping 1%, Wii on top…again. Full Story
- Posted Feb 9, 2010 1:20 am GMT
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Warhammer 40K MMOG debuting at E3 2010
THQ CEO reveals Vigil's mystery-shrouded massively multiplayer project will be unveiled in June; Company of Heroes Online coming west, WWE Online going east. Full Story
- Posted Feb 4, 2010 10:35 pm GMT
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UFC Undisputed 2010 enters Octagon May 25
THQ names current heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar as cover star for new MMA fighter due on 360, PS3 late spring; PSP edition later this year. Full Story
- Posted Feb 4, 2010 8:02 pm GMT
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Red Faction 4, Saints Row 3, Darksiders 2 scheduled, Space Marine delayed
THQ says RF: Guerrilla successor, Homefront due by April 2011; open-world crime sequel, post-post-apocalyptic follow-up, and Warhammer 40,000 spin-off due during subsequent fiscal year. Full Story
- Posted Feb 4, 2010 1:50 am GMT
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THQ announces 'PlayStation Arc' launch support
CEO Brian Farrell talks up Sony motion-control system using its rumored name; says peripheral will extend life cycle of PlayStation 3--but not if console prices remain static. Full Story
- Posted Feb 3, 2010 11:41 pm GMT
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Darksiders ships 1.2 million as THQ posts small profit
Publisher reports $542,000 in net income--way up from $191.8 million quarterly loss one year ago; MX vs. ATV Reflex to top 1 million by April 1, WWE Smackdown vs. Raw 2010 sells 3.5 million units in three months. Full Story
- Posted Feb 3, 2010 10:55 pm GMT
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Juice Games, Rainbow Studios get downloadable focus, layoffs
THQ gives new digital distribution mandate to developers of Juiced, MX vs. ATV games, plans to eliminate 60 staff positions. Full Story
- Posted Feb 3, 2010 10:18 pm GMT
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UFC 2009 sells 3.5 million
THQ's ultimate-fighting game hits new sales milestone, now selling for just $30 on Microsoft's and Sony's consoles. Full Story
- Posted Feb 2, 2010 7:05 pm GMT
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Aussie game charts: January 18-24
The sequel to 2009's best-selling game makes it to the top of the charts for the first time this year. Full Story
- Posted Jan 29, 2010 6:40 am GMT
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Metro 2033 ticketed for March 16
THQ and 4A Games' sci-fi-survival/action-RPG hybrid books date with North American Xbox 360s and PCs; European launch set for March 19. Full Story
- Posted Jan 28, 2010 11:20 pm GMT
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Aussie game charts: January 11-17
The house of Mario continues to hold the top five spots, while Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 slips down the rung. Full Story
- Posted Jan 22, 2010 4:43 am GMT
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Uncharted 2 leads GDC Award noms
Naughty Dog's acclaimed action adventure scores seven nods; fellow GOTY hopefuls include Dragon Age, Assassin's Creed II, Batman: Arkham Asylum, Demon's Souls. Full Story
- Posted Jan 20, 2010 7:00 pm GMT
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Aussie game charts: January 3-9
Nintendo dominates the first half of the charts Down Under, while Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 holds strong against Bayonetta and Darksiders. Full Story
- Posted Jan 18, 2010 6:37 am GMT
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Shippin' Out Jan. 10-16: Army of Two, Vancouver 2010
EA Montreal's mercenary duo returns in The 40th Day to lead light week at retail; Sega's Olympics sim descends on 360, PS3; Daniel X, Sands of Destruction storm DS. Full Story
- Posted Jan 11, 2010 5:13 pm GMT
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Shippin' Out Jan. 3-9: Bayonetta, Darksiders
Sega and THQ begin the year big with high-profile third-person actioners on the Xbox 360 and PS3. Full Story
- Posted Jan 4, 2010 7:25 pm GMT
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AU Shippin' Out January 4-8: Bayonetta
Sega and THQ go head-to-head during the first week of the new year. Full Story
- Posted Jan 4, 2010 2:14 am GMT
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THQ locks up WWE for 8 more years
Feuding companies resolve differences over wrestling game license, publisher paying out more than $33 million in next four years as part of court case settlement. Full Story
- Posted Dec 23, 2009 1:58 am GMT
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S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Call of Pripyat prowling Feb. 2
GSC Game World's sequel to acclaimed survival shooter Shadow of Chernobyl heading stateside early next year. Full Story
- Posted Dec 15, 2009 8:33 pm GMT
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AU Shippin' Out December 14-18: MX vs. ATV Reflex
It's slim pickings when it comes to game releases Down Under, with Tekken 6 for the PSP and THQ's off-road racer the only notable entries. Full Story
- Posted Dec 14, 2009 5:08 am GMT
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THQ already planning Homefront 2
Publisher says cliff-hangers in upcoming game's single-player campaign will be picked up in downloadable content, ultimately leading to a full sequel. Full Story
- Posted Dec 2, 2009 11:26 pm GMT
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THQ poaches Panda, Penguins, Puss
Publisher gets exclusive rights to games based on DreamWorks' new Kung Fu Panda, Puss in Boots, and Penguins of Madagascar projects. Full Story
- Posted Dec 2, 2009 6:37 pm GMT
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Shippin' Out Nov. 30-Dec. 5: Avatar, Rogue Warrior
3D tie-in to James Cameron's sci-fi epic joins Bethesda's Mickey Rourke-led Navy SEAL FPS; Rainbow falls on MX vs. ATV Untamed. Full Story
- Posted Nov 30, 2009 2:37 am GMT
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Madden Arcade touches down on XBL
Xbox Live Update: EA's pigskin spin-off joined on Marketplace by Games on Demand Saints Row 2 and Lego Indiana Jones. Full Story
- Posted Nov 24, 2009 9:14 pm GMT
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Pandemic folded into EALA, Saboteur launch unaffected
[UPDATE] Approximately 200 staffers let go at Mercenaries developer; "core team" to relocate to Los Angeles studio to make Pandemic-branded games; founders departing. Full Story
- Posted Nov 17, 2009 6:47 pm GMT
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ChartSpot: October 2009
Brutal Legend, Demon's Souls, Tekken 6, WWE Smackdown land in bottom half of top 20; PC charts see Aion, Sims 3 switch places ahead of...Nancy Drew?! Full Story
- Posted Nov 14, 2009 12:05 am GMT
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Shippin' Out Nov. 8-14: Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2
Activision shooter dominates busy holiday release week; new Dragon Ball, Pro Evo Soccer games also set for launch. Full Story
- Posted Nov 7, 2009 11:58 pm GMT
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THQ slashes losses, Warhammer 40K: Space Marine due by April 2011
UFC 2009 publisher sees revenues dip during July-Sept. quarter, but cuts losses from $115.3 million to $5.6 million; shares jump more than 14%; Homefront also slated for next fiscal year. Full Story
- Posted Nov 4, 2009 10:01 pm GMT
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AU Shippin' Out November 2-6: Dragon Age: Origins
BioWare's highly anticipated fantasy RPG is just about here. Full Story
- Posted Nov 2, 2009 6:36 am GMT
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WWE extends THQ-Jakks game license renewal deadline
Sports-entertainment company offers publisher until Dec. 31 to settle dispute with toy firm over joint wrestling-game venture; analysts believe THQ will strike indpendent deal. Full Story
- Posted Oct 28, 2009 8:03 pm GMT
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Shippin' Out Oct. 25-31: DJ Hero, GTAIV: Gay Tony, Tekken 6, Forza 3, Ratchet & Clank
Activision spins out turntable-equipped rhythm game, along with Rockstar's second 360-only add-on and Episodes From Liberty City; Namco Bandai fighter, Microsoft racer, and Sony platformer also launching. Full Story
- Posted Oct 26, 2009 5:34 pm GMT
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Metro 2033 pulling up to 360, PC in early 2010
THQ to publish Ukrainian dev 4A Games' novel-inspired, postapocalyptic shooter next year. Full Story
- Posted Oct 22, 2009 7:37 pm GMT
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AU Shippin' Out October 19-23: Borderlands
2K invites you to enter the Borderlands. Full Story
- Posted Oct 19, 2009 6:41 am GMT
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Shippin' Out Oct 18-24: Borderlands, GTA PSP, FIFA 10, WWE
Gearbox's postapocalyptic shooter opens up, along with portable port of Chinatown Wars, EA Sports' latest footie fest, and Smackdown vs. Raw 2010; Gran Turismo PSP-3000 bundle also debuts. Full Story
- Posted Oct 17, 2009 1:45 am GMT
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Shippin' Out Oct. 11-17: Uncharted 2, Brutal Legend
Naughty Dog's top-rated action adventure cracks jokes with Double Fine's roadie rampage, while Fallout 3: GOTY lifts off with Where the Wild Things Are. Full Story
- Posted Oct 9, 2009 11:50 pm GMT
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Scribblenauts dev sights up XBLA
5TH Cell cofounder Jeremiah Slaczka says upcoming downloadable console title will be "pretty big," but still "far away." Full Story
- Posted Oct 9, 2009 11:47 pm GMT
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AU Shippin' Out September 6-9: Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2
Don't expect to see or hear this ninja sneak into retail down under. Full Story
- Posted Oct 6, 2009 6:36 am GMT
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Shippin' Out Oct. 4-10: Wii Fit Plus, Spore Hero, NBA
Expanded Nintendo workout game joins EA's everything sim spin-off and a three-way basketball face-off between NBA 2K10, NBA Live 10, and NBA 10: The Inside. Full Story
- Posted Oct 3, 2009 12:24 am GMT
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PSP Go launch adds 100+ games to PSN
New handheld's debut accompanied by first PSP Minis, debuts of PixelJunk Monsters, Thexder Neo, sales on Puzzle Quest, Prinny, and more; full list and price breakdown inside. Full Story
- Posted Oct 1, 2009 6:20 pm GMT
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Shippin' Out Sept. 27-Oct. 3: PSP Go, Gran Turismo PSP, Dead Space Extraction
New handheld joins portable racer, Wii horror survivor, Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2, Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days, Valhalla Knights: Eldar Saga, Fallout 3 PS3 DLC, MySims Agents, and Beaterator. Full Story
- Posted Sep 27, 2009 11:53 pm GMT
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EA, THQ takeover rumors spur stock
Rumors of bids by Microsoft, Warner send Madden and UFC Undisputed publishers' share prices skyward. Full Story
- Posted Sep 23, 2009 6:59 pm GMT
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Chaos Rising in Dawn of War II
First stand-alone expansion to Relic's Warhammer 40K real-time strategy game set for spring release with new single-player, co-op campaigns, playable Chaos Space Marines. Full Story
- Posted Sep 21, 2009 7:09 pm GMT
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Shippin' Out: Sept. 20-26: Halo 3: ODST, Aion
Microsoft and Bungie's latest sci-fi shooter joins NCsoft's angelic MMOG; Afrika, Katamari Forever roll to PS3, Spyborgs, TMNT Smash-Up brawl on Wii. Full Story
- Posted Sep 21, 2009 5:27 pm GMT
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Shippin' Out: Sept. 13-19: Marvel UA 2, Need for Speed: Shift
Busy week sees Activision's action RPG sequel and EA's arcade-style racer slide into stores with Scribblenauts, NHL games, Wet, PC ports of Batman, Red Faction, Resident Evil 5. Full Story
- Posted Sep 14, 2009 2:11 pm GMT
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AU Shippin' Out September 14-18: Guitar Hero 5
Activision sets its sights on the Fab Four with the release of Guitar Hero 5. Full Story
- Posted Sep 14, 2009 7:38 am GMT
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PAX Game Design 101 panel stresses simplification
Richard Garfield, Jeff Hickman, Tom Abernathy, and James Portnow lead Seattle-based show by parsing the fundamentals of sound ideation. Full Story
- Posted Sep 4, 2009 9:53 pm GMT
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Modern Warfare 2's Keith David talks voice acting
Q&A: Veteran actor discusses working on 2009's most anticipated title, his roles in Halo 3, Mass Effect 2, and the voice-acting process in games. Full Story
- Posted Sep 3, 2009 8:33 pm GMT
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Disney to acquire Marvel for $4 billion
Publisher of Spider-Man, Hulk, X-Men comics agrees to buyout offer from multimedia giant behind Mickey Mouse, ABC, Miramax, and more. Full Story
- Posted Aug 31, 2009 6:42 pm GMT
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AU Shippin' Out August 31-September 4: Batman: Arkham Asylum
The Caped Crusader brings his vigilante justice to the PS3 and 360 this week. Full Story
- Posted Aug 31, 2009 6:58 am GMT
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AU Shippin' Out August 24-28: Punch-Out
Nintendo enters the boxing ring with a rehash of a classic SNES franchise. Full Story
- Posted Aug 24, 2009 6:39 am GMT
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Scribblenauts studio nearly done with DS
5TH Cell cofounder describes upcoming game and Drawn to Life 2 as "last hurrah" on Nintendo's handheld, with focus switching to console games. Full Story
- Posted Aug 19, 2009 7:42 pm GMT
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Shippin' Out Aug. 16-22: Wolfenstein, Shadow Complex
Raven's supernatural shooter sequel spooks PC, PS3, X360; Epic's sci-fi shooter scrolls onto XBL; Raven Squad on PC, X360; Spectrobes: Origins for Wii. Full Story
- Posted Aug 16, 2009 8:32 am GMT
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Xbox Live updated, 360 Netflix exclusivity touted
Microsoft adds Games on Demand, Avatar Marketplace, viewing parties, other improvements to console's online service; Netflix search possible down the line. Full Story
- Posted Aug 11, 2009 8:42 pm GMT
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Full XBL Games on Demand list, avatar wardrobe revealed
[UPDATE] Call of Duty 2, Elder Scrolls IV, and 22 other full 360 titles available at launch; Adidas, Quiksilver, Gears of War 2, Halo 3 duds added to virtual clothier. Full Story
- Posted Aug 5, 2009 8:57 pm GMT
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Red Faction: Guerrilla set for September on PCs
Desktop edition of Mars-bound open-world shooter takes aim at a launch window as publisher rephrases release schedule statements. Full Story
- Posted Jul 29, 2009 6:21 pm GMT
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UFC coming to Wii, handhelds
THQ announces plans to annualize mixed martial arts franchise and expand it onto new platforms. Full Story
- Posted Jul 28, 2009 10:43 pm GMT
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UFC pushes THQ to record results
[UPDATE]: Publisher revenues up 77 percent year-over-year thanks to nearly triple-platinum MMA game; Red Faction: Guerrilla hits 1 million, PC release date clarified. Full Story
- Posted Jul 28, 2009 10:10 pm GMT
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THQ pins Jakks in WWE license fight
Publisher declares victory in binding arbitration settlement with toy maker, as new rate on wrestling game sales reduced to 6%, a $23 million savings. Full Story
- Posted Jul 27, 2009 7:52 pm GMT
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Wii Fit, Sims 3 top console, PC games of '09...so far
ChartSpot: NPD's rankings of US game sales from January to June show EA's sim sequel edging out WOW expansion on PC charts with over 820K sold; Nintendo takes half of non-PC top 10. Full Story
- Posted Jul 23, 2009 12:19 am GMT
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Scribblenauts launches Sept. 15
After winning big at E3, 5TH Cell and Warner Bros. IE's high-vocabulary adventure game makes a date with the DS in the US; new trailer inside. Full Story
- Posted Jul 22, 2009 9:09 pm GMT
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Conduit, Grand Slam Tennis feel June gloom, Red Faction hits 267,000
Sega's core sci-fi shooter sells under 72,000; EA's first tennis game fouls out with 54,000 sold as THQ's acclaimed sci-fi shooter only sells 67,600 units on PS3; Call of Juarez rounds up 44,000 in five days. Full Story
- Posted Jul 18, 2009 1:05 am GMT
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ChartSpot: June 2009
Prototype tops NPD's monthly non-PC top 20 with nearly 600,000 units, while Ghostbusters just misses the top 10; Sims 3 new PC king, Spore Galactic Adventures opens strong. Full Story
- Posted Jul 17, 2009 8:54 pm GMT
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June US game sales sink 31% as Prototype triumphs - NPD
[UPDATE] Analysts' fears exceeded as hardware sales nosedive 38 percent year-on-year--but rise monthly; DS still sells 766,500 as Activision's superhero platformer swoops off with nearly 600,000. Full Story
- Posted Jul 16, 2009 11:51 pm GMT
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EA passed on UFC game - Report
Executive says sports publisher scoffed at creating MMA brawler a year and a half ago; UFC 2009: Undisputed nears 2M shipped. Full Story
- Posted Jul 13, 2009 11:54 pm GMT
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Analysts lower gaming growth expectations, project price cuts by October
EEDAR's Jesse Divnich and Wedbush Morgan's Michael Pachter now believe gaming industry will grow only 5% in 2009; $50 PS3, Wii discount, 360 response possible. Full Story
- Posted Jul 13, 2009 8:02 pm GMT
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WWE license sparks new Jakks/THQ suit
Publisher petitions court following toy maker's one-sided decision to renew rights to make wrestling games for five more years. Full Story
- Posted Jul 1, 2009 6:28 pm GMT
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Red Faction: Guerrilla getting three DLC packs
Demons of the Badlands to introduce new environment, single-player mission arc August 13 for $10; two remaining updates expected by year's end. Full Story
- Posted Jun 30, 2009 7:28 pm GMT
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THQ realigns business units
WWE publisher trifurcates company into core, casual/family, online labels as part of ongoing restructuring. Full Story
- Posted Jun 24, 2009 6:42 pm GMT
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ChartSpot: May 2009
New Super Mario Bros., Mario Kart DS, Call of Duty games round out NPD Group's top 20 accounting of month's non-PC retail software sales; World of Warcraft dominates PC charts. Full Story
- Posted Jun 12, 2009 11:28 pm GMT
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NPD: UFC May retail champ, US Wiis hit 20 million
Domestic industry sales slide 23% as THQ's MMA debut pounds out 1 million units on PS3 and 360; DS hardware king as Nintendo's console marks another domestic sales milestone. Full Story
- Posted Jun 11, 2009 11:58 pm GMT
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Analysts 'optimistic' on THQ rebound
Janco Partners' Mike Hickey and EEDAR's Jesse Divnich believe UFC, Red Faction publisher will reverse fortunes this year; stock price hits eight-month high. Full Story
- Posted Jun 11, 2009 1:07 am GMT
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Analysts predict May sales shrinkage
Monthly NPD sales report expected to show first three-month US software sales slide since 2006; UFC Undisputed, EA Sports Active projected as top new releases. Full Story
- Posted Jun 10, 2009 10:45 pm GMT
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Darksiders to usher in New Year, apocalypse
E3 2009: THQ dates Vigil Games' end-of-times action adventure title for January 1, 2010. Full Story
- Posted Jun 3, 2009 2:36 am GMT
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New Metroid, Mario Galaxy, Wii Vitality Sensor headline Nintendo E3 event
E3 2009: The Big N returns to the LACC, showing off New Super Mario Bros. Wii, Wii Fit Plus, Mario & Luigi RPG: Bowser's Inside Story, Golden Sun DS, and more. Full Story
- Posted Jun 2, 2009 4:50 pm GMT
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WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2010 enters the ring
THQ confirms update to hit franchise; coming to 360, PS3, PSP, Wii, and DS later this year. Full Story
- Posted Jun 2, 2009 12:23 pm GMT
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Warhammer 40K: Space Marine leads THQ's triple play
[UPDATE] Long-rumored PS3, 360 third-person action RPG based on Games Workshop IP officially unveiled; Biggest Loser DS and Wii-bound, Marvel Super Hero Squad headed to Wii, DS, PS2, and PSP. Full Story
- Posted May 28, 2009 5:42 pm GMT
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THQ to open Homefront, Red Dawn director writing
360, PS3, and PC FPS coming from Frontlines maker Kaos Studios; Apocalypse Now screenwriter John Milius penning story, set in North Korea-occupied US in 2027. Full Story
- Posted May 27, 2009 12:00 pm GMT
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Shippin' Out May 24-30: Infamous, Damnation, Up, Personal Trainer: Walking
[UPDATE] It's an electromagnetic/steampunk/helium balloon/DS pedometer jamboree in the final week before the Electronic Entertainment Expo, which runs June 1-4; Rock Band Unplugged not on sale this week. Full Story
- Posted May 24, 2009 5:47 pm GMT
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Red Faction: Guerrilla consoles advance, PC retreats
Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 editions of Volition's shooter now due June 2, desktop version falls to "summer." Full Story
- Posted May 22, 2009 12:59 am GMT
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Midway gets $33 million Warner Bros. bid
Media giant offers to buy assets of bankrupt publisher, including Mortal Kombat and Wheelman; deal would not cover TNA license, San Diego and Newcastle studios. Full Story
- Posted May 21, 2009 5:06 pm GMT
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AU Shippin' Out May 18-22: UFC 2009 Undisputed
Ground and pound your opponent in Ultimate Fighting Championship's next-gen debut. Full Story
- Posted May 18, 2009 8:13 am GMT
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Shippin' Out May 17-23: Punch-Out, UFC 2009 Undisputed
Nintendo's and THQ's brawlers light up the ring, joined by Bionic Commando, EA Sports Active, Boom Blox Bash Party, Terminator, more. Full Story
- Posted May 17, 2009 8:00 pm GMT
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THQ flexes MX vs. ATV Reflex
Rainbow Studios returns with new installment in long-running off-road racer; due this holiday season for Xbox 360, PS3, PSP, DS. Full Story
- Posted May 14, 2009 4:48 pm GMT
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Shippin' Out May 10-16: Battlestations: Pacific, Sacred 2 360/PS3
Eidos' WWII naval-war sim and CDV's RPG join Pirates vs. Ninjas Dodgeball, Civilization IV: The Complete Edition, and Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Summoner 2: Raidou Kuzunoha vs. King Abaddon on the week's docket. Full Story
- Posted May 10, 2009 8:26 pm GMT
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THQ losses hit $431 million, Saints Row 2 sells 2.6 million
[UPDATE] Struggling publisher's annual earnings slip to $830 million; Volition's free-range crime actioner a solid hit; Warhammer 40K franchise sells 4.5M, Saints Row series at 5M. Full Story
- Posted May 6, 2009 10:06 pm GMT
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US PC Charts Apr. 19-25: Lich King tops Sims 2 Double Deluxe
Blizzard's second expansion for juggernaut MMOG continues reign as NPD's weekly recap sees no big movers. Full Story
- Posted May 6, 2009 12:58 am GMT
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Warner doodling with Scribblenauts
Publisher picks up 5TH Cell's open-ended, noun-based DS puzzle game for a fall release. Full Story
- Posted May 1, 2009 11:11 pm GMT
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US PC Charts Apr. 12-18: Lich King fends off Demigod
Gas Powered Games' action-oriented RTS debuts at third in NPD's weekly US retail recap; Blizzard's MMOG continues reign. Full Story
- Posted Apr 28, 2009 5:44 pm GMT
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US PC Charts Apr. 5-11: Lich King retains crown
Second World of Warcraft expansion holds off Company of Heroes add-on from taking top slot in NPD's weekly recap. Full Story
- Posted Apr 23, 2009 1:05 am GMT
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New MMOG Dragonica takes flight this fall
Free-to-play side-scrolling massively multiplayer role-player to be published by newly established THQ*ICE; open beta test scheduled for summer. Full Story
- Posted Apr 8, 2009 7:03 pm GMT
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Shippin' Out April 5-11: Nintendo DSi
Camera-equipped portable launches busy week at retail including further Chronicles of Riddick, The Godfather II, Ninja Blade, and Rhythm Heaven. Full Story
- Posted Apr 6, 2009 4:15 pm GMT
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AU Shippin' Out April 6-April 10: Godfather II
Build your own crime syndicate, go to war, and get your ninja on in this week's releases. Full Story
- Posted Apr 6, 2009 8:12 am GMT
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THQ declares $220 million in spending cuts
The day after its latest layoffs, the publisher declares success in company-wide belt-tightening plan for its new fiscal year. Full Story
- Posted Apr 2, 2009 9:30 pm GMT
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US PC Charts Mar. 15-21: Empire: Total War fortifies top slot
Sega and Creative Assembly's historical RTS action title retains pole position in the NPD Group's weekly sales recap. Full Story
- Posted Apr 2, 2009 7:54 pm GMT
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THQ planning Red Faction 4, Darksiders 2
Publisher tentatively lists follow-ups to upcoming games to arrive alongside Warhammer 40K MMO game during its fiscal 2012; mystery racer also in the works. Full Story
- Posted Apr 1, 2009 10:06 pm GMT
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Red Faction: Guerrilla green-lit for June 9
THQ confirms that third installment in its Mars-set, destructible-environment-filled PC, 360, and PS3 shooter will arrive the week after E3. Full Story
- Posted Apr 1, 2009 9:03 pm GMT
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THQ expanding Kaos Studios
Beleaguered publisher's wholly owned subsidiary says it is hiring for a number of open positions related to unannounced project. Full Story
- Posted Mar 30, 2009 8:57 pm GMT
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GDC 2009: Kaos gives Big Huge tips on cinematic gaming
Rise of Nations, Frontline studio reps tell developers how to make their games more Hollywood-like without using cutscenes. Full Story
- Posted Mar 28, 2009 1:56 am GMT
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Q&A: Relic discusses Company of Heroes: Tales of Valor
We catch up with Company of Heroes: Tales of Valor producer Tim Holman to chat stand-alone expansion number two, balancing tanks, and single-player campaign changes. Full Story
- Posted Mar 27, 2009 6:27 am GMT
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Shippin' Out March 22-28: Wheelman, Wanted, Pokemon Platinum
Vin Diesel's latest, Warner Bros. film adaptation, and Nintendo critter collector join Legends of Wrestlemania, Stormrise, and new Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles in stores this week. Full Story
- Posted Mar 22, 2009 11:58 pm GMT
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UFC pummels stores May 19
THQ submits full roster of 80 fighters, reveals GameStop-exclusive downloadable characters. Full Story
- Posted Mar 19, 2009 9:06 pm GMT
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1 million Halo Wars waged
Massive fan base for Microsoft's sci-fi franchise makes Ensemble Studios' 360-exclusive swan song go platinum in less than three weeks. Full Story
- Posted Mar 19, 2009 7:12 pm GMT
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US PC Charts Mar. 1-7: Empire wages Total War on retail
Both standard and collector's edition of Creative Assembly's strategy title debut strong; Warhammer Online resurgent. Full Story
- Posted Mar 18, 2009 11:26 pm GMT
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Big Huge Games in sizable peril
THQ confirms plans to sell or close Rise of Nations dev, spins off Heavy Iron and Incinerator Studios into independent businesses. Full Story
- Posted Mar 18, 2009 5:50 pm GMT
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AU Shippin' Out March 16-20: Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars
The Nintendo DS adds another MA 15+ game to its small library of violent games. Full Story
- Posted Mar 16, 2009 6:24 am GMT
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February US PC charts feel Wrath of the Lich King
NPD reports World of Warcraft expansion's reign at retail has extended for another moon; Sims 2 Double Deluxe takes silver, Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II bangs out bronze. Full Story
- Posted Mar 13, 2009 11:32 pm GMT
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US PC Charts Feb. 22-28: Dawn of War II still on top
Relic's sci-fi RTS retains top billing in The NPD Group's otherwise uneventful weekly retail sales recap. Full Story
- Posted Mar 10, 2009 12:09 am GMT
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Dawn of War II overruns global PC charts
THQ lauds opening-week success of Relic's far-future RTS, as judged by NPD, Chart-Track, and GfK. Full Story
- Posted Mar 6, 2009 12:16 am GMT
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THQ cuts 86 Volition positions
Core team at Red Faction and Saints Row studio left alone, but dozens of QA temps and staffers receive walking papers. Full Story
- Posted Mar 4, 2009 6:47 pm GMT
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Midway 'hemorrhaging cash,' Boon getting $1M bonus?
Bankruptcy-court objection predicts publisher will burn through 75 percent of cash reserves by early May; Variety reports company struggling to retain Mortal Kombat cocreator. Full Story
- Posted Mar 3, 2009 11:00 pm GMT
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Midway mulling Mortal Kombat sale
Chicago-based publisher's employee-incentive plan lists selling off flagship fighting IP as "milestone"; reps downplay option as "just one possible scenario." Full Story
- Posted Mar 2, 2009 10:31 pm GMT
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US PC Charts Feb. 15-21: Dawn of War II drops the Warhammer
THQ's RTS ousts Blizzard's Wrath of the Lich King as the period's top PC performer; F.E.A.R. 2 falls to seven. Full Story
- Posted Mar 2, 2009 7:57 pm GMT
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50 Cent developing Saints Row movie
Actor-rapper tells reporters he plans on turning THQ's open-world crime game into film; also discusses future game projects and recording game soundtracks. Full Story
- Posted Feb 24, 2009 11:57 pm GMT
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AU Shippin' Out February 23-27: Killzone 2
Guerrilla's PS3 shooter deploys to stores around Australia this week. Full Story
- Posted Feb 23, 2009 6:40 am GMT
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Shippin' Out Feb. 22-28: Killzone 2, Dead Rising: Chop Til You Drop
Guerrilla Games' long-awaited PS3 exclusive marches out against Capcom's Wii port of zombie slayer; Star Ocean: The Last Hope, 50 Cent: Blood on the Sand, Blue Dragon Plus also mobilize. Full Story
- Posted Feb 22, 2009 8:00 pm GMT
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AU Shippin' Out February 16-20: Street Fighter IV
Capcom's brawler, Dawn of War II, and GTAIV: The Lost and Damned are all vying for a share of your wallet this week. Full Story
- Posted Feb 16, 2009 5:02 am GMT
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Shippin' Out Feb. 15-21: GTAIV: Lost and Damned, Street Fighter IV
Rockstar's 360-exclusive expansion and Capcom's long-awaited fighter go up against Dragon Quest V, Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon, and Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II. Full Story
- Posted Feb 15, 2009 10:00 am GMT
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Call of Duty 4 tops BAFTA nominees
Modern Warfare nets seven nods in extended Brit game awards; GTAIV, Fable II, Little Big Planet. Full Story
- Posted Feb 11, 2009 1:06 am GMT
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AU Shippin' Out February 9-12: F.E.A.R. 2: Project Origin
Creepy little girls and violent animals hit retail shelves this week. Full Story
- Posted Feb 9, 2009 5:44 am GMT
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Shippin' Out Feb. 8-14: F.E.A.R. 2, Deadly Creatures
Release lineup begins to pick up as headliners join D3's beat-'em-up Onechanbara, trippy PSN release Flower, and 3 on 3 NHL Arcade for XBLA. Full Story
- Posted Feb 9, 2009 1:35 am GMT
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THQ stock slides 17% as analysts pile on
Publisher's share price takes substantial hit following dismal holiday earnings announcement; Pachter, Schachter, Greenwald offer mixed reactions. Full Story
- Posted Feb 6, 2009 12:12 am GMT
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24% of THQ staff cut after $192 million Q3 loss
More than 600 workers pink-slipped after 30% revenue decline; Saints Row 2 ships more than 2.6 million, WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2009 tops 4 million. Full Story
- Posted Feb 4, 2009 11:13 pm GMT
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AU Shippin' Out February 2-6: Chrono Trigger
Experience a classic RPG never before seen down under. Full Story
- Posted Feb 2, 2009 5:29 am GMT
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Little Big Planet tops AIAS noms
Sony Europe's sandbox platformer receives 10 nods for 12th Annual Interactive Achievement Awards, to be handed out Feb. 19 at the DICE Summit in Vegas. Full Story
- Posted Jan 23, 2009 11:09 pm GMT
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Wii Fit top-selling game in Australia in 2008
Nintendo dominates top-10 game list in Australia for 2008. Full Story
- Posted Jan 22, 2009 3:26 am GMT
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Dawn of War II beta deploys Jan. 28
Open multiplayer test for Relic's Warhammer 40K RTS arrives less than a month before full February 23 launch; Soulstorm owners gain one-week head start. Full Story
- Posted Jan 8, 2009 11:08 pm GMT
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Pikmin, Pokemon revamp top Nintendo lineup
Publisher details Wii and DS releases for early 2009; first in "New Play Control" line of GameCube remakes with motion control. Full Story
- Posted Dec 17, 2008 7:37 pm GMT
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Shippin' Out Nov. 30-Dec. 6: Prince of Persia, GTAIV PC
Game industry begins to unwind as headliners are joined by Destroy All Humans, Mushroom Men, and SingStar Abba. Full Story
- Posted Dec 1, 2008 10:25 pm GMT
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THQ Destroying no Humans on PS3
Publisher pulls the plug on Sony version of Sandblast Games' anti-homo sapiens shooter Path of the Furon; 360 edition still on for December 1. Full Story
- Posted Nov 26, 2008 11:20 pm GMT
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THQ goes exclusively Massive
Publisher commits to Microsoft-owned company for all its worldwide PC and Xbox 360 in-game ad needs, starting with Saints Row 2. Full Story
- Posted Nov 25, 2008 6:11 pm GMT
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THQ, Activision settle Baja box art suit
SCORE International Baja 1000 publisher opts to swap out cover art as part of out-of-court agreement. Full Story
- Posted Nov 20, 2008 11:18 pm GMT
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Shippin' Out Nov. 16-22: Left 4 Dead, Animal Crossing
MK vs. DC Universe, Shaun White Snowboarding, Lips, Tomb Raider Underworld, NFS Undercover, Rabbids TV Party, New Xbox Experience all launch this week. Full Story
- Posted Nov 17, 2008 9:38 pm GMT
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Codemasters hooks Swordfish Studios
Birmingham-based British developer to be integrated into Codies' network; Manchester branch picked up by Monumental Games. Full Story
- Posted Nov 14, 2008 12:42 pm GMT
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NPD: October sales defy market plunge
US gaming industry sees 18 percent year-over-year growth to $1.31 billion; Fable II tops software, Wii retains hardware crown. Full Story
- Posted Nov 14, 2008 12:38 am GMT
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Microsoft mulls full PC game downloads
GFW - Live interface update lands tomorrow, desktop Marketplace slated for December; Fallout 3 DLC first in the hopper. Full Story
- Posted Nov 13, 2008 1:57 am GMT
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Shippin' Out Nov. 9-15: Wrath of the Lich King
Retail shelves brace for impact, as headliners join Call of Duty: World at War, Mirror's Edge, WWE SmackDown vs. Raw, PES, Star Wars The Clone Wars, and more. Full Story
- Posted Nov 10, 2008 8:58 pm GMT
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THQ changes focus to quality over quantity
Saints Row publisher realigns priorities in wake of studio closures, layoffs of 250 confirmed; Red Faction: Guerrilla and Darksiders delayed. Full Story
- Posted Nov 5, 2008 10:41 pm GMT
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Company of Heroes getting company
THQ's PC real-time strategy game gets second stand-alone expansion next spring with Relic-developed Tales of Valor. Full Story
- Posted Nov 3, 2008 7:07 pm GMT
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AU Shippin' Out November 3-7: Gears of War 2
Plenty of games to spend your hard-earned cash on this week. Full Story
- Posted Nov 3, 2008 6:41 am GMT
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Saints Row 3 revealed
Volition producer Dan Sutton says work has already begun on the next installment of its GTA-esque action series, which will "take new direction." Full Story
- Posted Oct 28, 2008 12:44 am GMT
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Shippin' Out Oct. 26-Nov. 1: Fallout 3, Little Big Planet, Guitar Hero
Bethesda's futuristic RPG, PS3's belated platformer, and Activision's World Tour joined in stores by Red Alert 3, MotorStorm: Pacific Rift, and more. Full Story
- Posted Oct 27, 2008 7:51 pm GMT
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Activision box art spurs THQ suit
WWE publisher seeks to halt the sale of SCORE International Baja 1000 due to cover shot similarities with Baja: Edge of Control. Full Story
- Posted Oct 27, 2008 7:23 pm GMT
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AU Shippin' Out October 27-31: Fallout 3
Despite being temporarily banned, Fallout 3 makes it onto our soil at the same time as the rest of the world. Full Story
- Posted Oct 27, 2008 8:05 am GMT
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THQ shells out for 50 Cent
Publisher picks up Blood on the Sand from list of games dropped in wake of Activision-Vivendi merger. Full Story
- Posted Oct 23, 2008 7:16 pm GMT
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Pro Evo kicks FIFA off the UK top spot
Konami's football game goes straight in at number one in the all-formats chart; PS3 version accounts for majority of sales. Full Story
- Posted Oct 21, 2008 12:51 pm GMT
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Shippin' Out Oct. 19-25: Far Cry 2, Fable II, Wii Music
It's raining games, as headliners join Midnight Club, PS3 trio of BioShock, Eternal Sonata, Rock Band 2, Spider-Man: Web of Shadows, Portal: Still Alive, and more. Full Story
- Posted Oct 20, 2008 9:54 pm GMT
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Shippin' Out Oct. 12-18: Dead Space, Saints Row 2, FIFA 09
The jam-packed week also offers Golden Axe: Beast Rider, SOCOM: U.S. Navy SEALs Confrontation, Blitz: The League II, Rock Revolution, and Age of Booty. Full Story
- Posted Oct 14, 2008 11:32 pm GMT
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THQ spills 50 Cent: Blood on the Sand
Australian ratings board lists SmackDown publisher as bringing ex-Vivendi action game down under. Full Story
- Posted Oct 13, 2008 8:46 pm GMT
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TGS 2008: Microsoft focuses on RPGs in Tokyo
New Star Ocean, The Last Remnant big players in Microsoft's Tokyo booth; Banjo, Far Cry 2, Fallout 3 also on show. Full Story
- Posted Oct 13, 2008 7:58 am GMT
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AU Shippin' Out October 13-17: Saints Row 2
Word on the street has it that the Saints are coming back to reclaim Silverwater. Full Story
- Posted Oct 13, 2008 7:20 am GMT
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TGS 2008: Sackboy leads Sony booth offerings
Little Big Planet featured prominently at Sony TGS booth alongside adults-only showings for Resistance 2, Killzone 2. Full Story
- Posted Oct 11, 2008 12:11 am GMT
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Game stocks bloodied in market meltdown
Activision falls 28%, THQ sheds 39%, EA slides 37%, and Take-Two loses 40% during four-week roller-coaster ride on Wall Street, capped by today's sixth-straight triple-digit Dow Jones drop. Full Story
- Posted Oct 10, 2008 4:33 am GMT
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FIFA 09 scores number one in UK chart
First-week sales of EA Sports' football game outstrip last year's version by 37.5 percent; The Force Unleashed falls to number two after two weeks. Full Story
- Posted Oct 7, 2008 2:41 pm GMT
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Nintendo: No US DSi until 'well into 2009'
At San Francisco event, Nintendo of America unveils new Punch-Out and Fire Emblem, $29.99 Wii Speak Channel due next month, promises increased DS and Wii supply for Q4, new storage solution for Wii. Full event blog and photos inside. Full Story
- Posted Oct 2, 2008 5:11 pm GMT
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Game stocks regain ground in market rally
EA, Activision, THQ, Ubisoft, Sony, and Microsoft partially recover from yesterday's fiscal boot party on Wall Street. Full Story
- Posted Oct 1, 2008 1:44 am GMT
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Market freefall drags down game stocks
Publishers not immune from biggest one-day Dow Jones Index drop in history; EA, Activision Blizzard hit in US, Ubisoft clobbered overseas. Full Story
- Posted Sep 29, 2008 11:59 pm GMT
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Punisher shows PSN No Mercy
Exclusive Unreal-powered first-person shooter headed to Sony's downloadable PS3 store courtesy of Zen Studios. Full Story
- Posted Sep 23, 2008 7:09 pm GMT
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Shippin' Out Sept. 21-27: Brothers in Arms, Samba de Amigo
It's a busy week, as Gearbox's shooter joins Gearbox's maraca-shaker; also, Lego Batman, Wario Land, de Blob, Civ IV: Colonization, Buzz! Quiz TV, and on and on. Full Story
- Posted Sep 22, 2008 8:55 pm GMT
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AU Shippin' Out September 22-26: Brothers in Arms: Hell's Highway
Relive history's largest airborne assault thanks to Ubisoft. Full Story
- Posted Sep 22, 2008 8:17 am GMT


