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THQ's Danny Bilson working on yet another transmedia film/game project

By Andrew Yoon, May 09, 2013 3:30pm PDT

Danny Bilson's favorite made-up word is transmedia. When he ran THQ's core game division, he wanted his company's franchises to be much more than games. And his next project is yet another film and game hybrid.

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Former Assassin's Creed director terminated 'without merit' from Ubisoft

By Steve Watts, May 07, 2013 11:45am PDT

Ubisoft has parted ways with Patrice Désilets, though this time Désilets says he was terminated. "without merit."

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"I'd argue Brotherhood was its finest hour for gameplay and scope (though the revenge tale of 2 ..."

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Metro 2033 novel included with PC version of Metro: Last Light

By Andrew Yoon, Apr 26, 2013 1:40pm PDT

PC versions of Metro: Last Light get one more special bonus: a free copy of Metro 2033: the novel.

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"One thing about Eastern euro devs is that they are much more willing to take a chance and follow ..."

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THQ has over $200 million in debt to settle with LucasArts, Microsoft, and more

By Steve Watts, Apr 26, 2013 12:05pm PDT

THQ creditors have filed claims for payment, including large companies like Microsoft and the ESA, developers like Volition and Vigil, and even individuals.

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"it's a double whammy. The lawsuit wasn't filed until 2 years after the game's release. It's ..."

- asianwaste see all 4 comments

Nordic Games sees 'great potential' in Darksiders and Red Faction sequels

By Andrew Yoon, Apr 23, 2013 2:00pm PDT

"Most of these games have sold in the millions. There is a love for these titles. Red Faction has millions of fans. They were disappointed with the last installment, but I think there is potential in it. And of course Darksiders, everyone, everyone would like to see somethin...

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"Seems like these IP's are in relatively good hands. They're good titles, you just need to ..."

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Nordic Games picks up Darksiders, Red Faction, and more from THQ

By Andrew Yoon, Apr 22, 2013 3:18pm PDT

For $4.9 million, Nordic Games has acquired Darksiders, Red Faction, MX vs ATV, and more from THQ.

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"if they treat these IPs the same way as Painkiller, prepare to be sad."

- bouxdag see all 7 comments

Homeworld IP goes to mystery bidder, not teamPixel

By John Keefer, Apr 19, 2013 6:30am PDT

The Homeworld IP has changed hands, no longer resting in the pile of leftovers from the THQ bankruptcy. Unfortunately, we don't know yet who the winning bidder was, just that it wasn't app developer teamPixel.

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"Absolutely nothing but the release of the titles on Steam? I mean, they couldn't make a ..."

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Saints Row 4 producer: overcoming THQ 'distraction,' and embracing its 'juvenile tone'

By Andrew Yoon, Apr 18, 2013 2:00pm PDT

Saints Row 4 was arguably the biggest game in THQ's lineup--before it collapsed. Now in the hands of Deep Silver, Volition senior producer Jim Boon talks about how the transition has (and hasn't) affected development of the super-powered open-world sequel.

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"Hey, somebody had to claim this niche, and let us thank our lucky stars it was Volition."

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Darksiders devs to bid on franchise rights, 'belongs in the hands of its creators'

By Steve Watts, Mar 28, 2013 3:20pm PDT

Crytek USA CEO David Adams has said he plans to bid on the Darksiders IP when it goes up for auction, claiming he wants to bring it "home with its creators."

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"Great! I hope it happens. I'd like to see them finish the series."

- VoodooThursday see all 4 comments

Metro: Last Light preview: a breath of (fresh) air

By Andrew Yoon, Mar 21, 2013 8:00am PDT

Metro: Last Light doesn't captivate by innovating--instead, it shines through sheer polish, offering best-in-class visuals, satisfying battles, and an intricately detailed world to explore.

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"You can't really do an apples-to-apples comparison between the two games, considering Crysis 3 ..."

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Metro: Last Light 'Salvation' trailer is grizzled

By Steve Watts, Mar 19, 2013 11:30am PDT

Metro: Last Light's "Salvation" trailer shows just how dirty and pessimistic the future might be, before leaving room for a little hope.

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"Looks really good, I like that there are tons of people around... hope the gameplay is good too."

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Metro: Last Light set for May 14 release by new publisher

By Alice O'Connor, Mar 01, 2013 6:00am PST

Metro: Last Light has been slightly delayed as it switched publishers in the wake of THQ's collapse, but not massively so. New publisher Deep Silver today announced that it'll arrive on May 14 after a little extra work, back a bit from the planned March launch. 4A Games' pos...

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"In addition to a few months development time I'm sure but still a HELL of a deal!"

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THQ to auction off remaining franchises, including Darksiders, Red Faction, and Homeworld

By Andrew Yoon, Feb 26, 2013 5:15pm PST

THQ has announced plans to sell off its remaining IP in an auction to end by May.

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"And if you destroy a building important to a mission it changes to a different location or you ..."

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Take-Two picks up WWE franchise rights

By Alice O'Connor, Feb 14, 2013 10:00am PST

As the corpse of THQ is split up and sold off following financial failure and "massive mistakes", we now know where another severed limb will be transplanted. After rumours of an acquisition last month, 2K has confirmed it'll be publishing the WWE series made by Japanese dev...

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"They need to put in more customization so that VGCW can move on to the next level. Not just ..."

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THQ president: Company doomed by 'massive mistakes'

By John Keefer, Jan 31, 2013 2:45pm PST

THQ's demise was not something that happened because of bad luck or a changing marketplace, but more a result of a "sea of bad decisions," with the uDraw tablet at or near the top of the list, according to company president Jason Rubin.

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"THQ killed themselves by over-DLC-ing their best games and keeping their special editions ..."

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