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THQ’s Facebook campaign for next week’s WWE ‘13 turns gamers into cover stars. The publisher this week launched its ‘Be on the Box’ app, letting fans create their own packshot for the new game from their Facebook pictures, or posed shots for a webcam. Images can be shared online, or …

Want to win a cope of WWE ‘13 signed by CM Punk, plus tickets to the next WWE tour and a bag full of goodies? Course you do. We’re inviting members of the UK games industry to create their own wrestler using THQ’s Be On The Box Facebook app. You …

Joe Madureira leaves after seven years to work on 'the next big thing'

Renowned director names Valve as dream collaborator

THQ has announced that its WWE ’13 Austin 3:16 Collector’s Edition has sold out. The SKU is a GAME-exclusive release and will arrive alongside other versions of the title on November 2nd. It contains a hand-signed Stone Cold Steve Austin art card, an exclusive in-game costume and entrance for the …

Publisher opts out of direct sales in favor of distributor model

News has just come through that today the THQ Asia-Pacific offices in Melbourne are scheduled to be closed down. The shut down will occur in the next few months, as THQ’s sales and distribution business is handed over to a local sub-distributor. This is an ongoing trend in Australia now, …

THQ wants hundreds of gamers to run their own WWE launch parties, offering the chance . The publisher has teamed up with IGN, Kerrang! Radio and party organisers Come Round to offer 500 gamers the chance to get WWE ‘13 a week ahead of release. Winners will receive their title …

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News has just come through that Capcom distribution, formerly handled in ANZ by THQ, is jumping ship to All Interactive Entertainment. The move will see Capcom’s entire range, including the hotly-anticipated Resident Evil 6, be sold, marketed and distributed through the Australian-based publisher / distributor. Until now, Capcom has been …