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Costume Quest and Stacking are once again the property of creators Double Fine. The studio has signed an agreement with Nordic Games, which acquired the distribution rights to the pair from THQ earlier this year, that will see both games – along with fellow Double Fine property Psychonauts – released …
Read More »Double Fine reclaims two IPs from Nordic
Rights deal leads to partnership for retail release of three titles
Read More »Nordic Games acquires Desperados and Silver IPs from Atari
Growing publisher Nordic Games has moved to acquire yet more IP. Following the news that many of Atari’s owned IP were put up for sale last month, Nordic Games has moved to capture two of its licenses – Desperados and Silver. The former is a stealth-based RTS franchise set in …
Read More »Nordic Games hails "huge potential" of $4.9m THQ IP swoop
Publisher Nordic Games has significantly bolstered its brand portfolio, after acquiring ten former THQ properties. The firm bought Darksiders, Red Faction, Stuntman, Full Spectrum Warrior, Destroy All Humans, MX vs ATV, Supreme Commander, Frontlines, Juiced and Titan Quest in a $4.9m deal. Nordic Games sales and marketing director Nik Blower …
Read More »THQ netted $6.55m from final IP sale
The financial terms of the final round of THQ’s IP auctions has been divulged. Nordic’s swoop for a host of IP including Darksiders, Red Faction and Destroy All Humans was valued at $4.9m. Gearbox, meanwhile, paid a not insignificant $1.35m for the Homeworld IP. Also confirmed was the sale of …
Read More »New era for Nordic Games as it swoops for THQ IP; Buys Darksiders, Red Faction, Stuntman, Destroy All Humans and others
Nordic Games has emerged as the big winner from the final round of THQ brand auctions. The company has acquired a host of IP from its now defunct rival including Darksiders, Red Faction, Stuntman, Full Spectrum Warrior, Destroy All Humans, MX vs ATV, Supreme Commander, Frontlines, Juiced and Titan Quest. …
Read More »Nordic Games scoops Darksiders and Red Faction IP
THQ bankruptcy auction nets $6.5 million for defunct publisher
Read More »Painkiller Hell & Damnation gets new April release date
Nordic Games has announced a new release date for Painkiller Hell & Damnation. The PS3 and Xbox 360 shooter is now due out on April 5th in the UK. It was released on PC in October 2012 at a cost of just 24.99. A Collector’s Edition version is available for …
Read More »E3 2012: Painkiller sequel announced
Nordic Games will publish Painkiller: Hell & Damnation, a sequel to popular 2004 shooter Painkiller. Nordic Games has promised Hell & Damnation will recreate "the sensations and hardcore gameplay of the original Painkiller", according to VG247. The publisher’s business and product development officer Reinhard Pollice said: "We’re proud of the …
Read More »Nordic Games Holding acquires GAME Scandinavia
The future of GAME’s Norwegian and Swedish stores has been saved following its acquisition at the hands of Nordic Games Holding. The deal secures the future of GAME’s 44 Swedish stores and 11 Norwegian outlets, as well as the associated online shops in both regions. 270 jobs have been saved …
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