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Free-to-play could be the go-to business model for next generation console software on PS4, Next Xbox and Wii U. That’s the impression given by Ubisoft in its post financials conference call. A surprising amount of focus was put on the next-generation consoles in the presentation. It’s interesting to think that …

The Saints Row franchise has shipped 11m units globally, THQ has announced. The reveal was part of the publisher’s annual financial report that arrived earlier today. Saints Row: The Third (the series’ latest installment) has shipped over 4.25m copies, and according to THQ has generated the highest digital revenue of …

THQ is actively seeking out interested parties to take on publishing duties for Ninja Gaiden creator Tomonobu Itagaki’s next title Devil’s Third. The publisher revealed that the ‘profitability profile’ of the game no longer meets their ‘internal threshold’ during its financial call to investors earlier today. The title’s future is …

THQ has announced that Obsidian’s upcoming South Park RPG has been pushed back to next year. The publisher revealed news of the delay during its earnings conference call earlier today. The game is rumoured to be titled ‘The Stick of Truth’, and will include turn-based combat, classes, summons, weapon augmentation, …

THQ has announced Vigil Games’ sequel Darksiders II will launch on August 14th. "We look forward to launching Darksiders [II] beginning on August 14 in North America," revealed THQ CEO Brian Farrell during an investor conference call earlier today. The action adventure title was previously delayed from a late June …

THQ has announced financial results from its fiscal 2012 and Q4 2012. For Q4 total sales for the company reached $184.2m, up from $124.2m during the same period last year. Net losses during the fourth quarter increased to $53.2m from $44.1m last year. Full FY 2012 results show total sales …

The potential collapse of Rhode Island-based MMO developer 38 Studios could force state taxpayers into repaying private investors $112.6m through 2020. WPRI reports that the Rhode Island Economic Development Corporation borrowed $75m for 38 Studios from private investors with interest rates between 6 and 7.75 per cent. The developer was …

Baseball star Curt Schilling's studio defaults, but has not asked state to provide funding

Publisher in talks with third parties about the title

Company hemorrhages $239m this year, but operating expenses down for the quarter