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Failed tablet 'won't be buried in the desert'

'We have the appropriate number of teams and the appropriate number of people working on products', claims Rubin

THQ has revealed that the latest in its recently sold UFC franchise had failed to break even. Gamasutra reports the publisher spoke to Wedbush Securities analyst Michael Pachter, revealing that two million units sold for UFC Undisputed 3 would have been the break-even point. The title has moved over 1.4m …

UFC Undisputed 3 break even point was 2 million copies sold

4A Games’ immersive shooter Metro 2033 has surpassed 1.5m sales, THQ has announced. Joyystiq reports THQ in an investor meeting this morning stated the game was profitable, but also acknowledged that the game could have received better marketing support. "The reality is, back then, THQ didn’t market the game and …

THQ vows to give sequel 'appropriate marketing'

In the fifth of a series of features answering the biggest questions about the industry’s future, Christopher Dring shatters the myths behind the shrinking children’s sector Is the kids games market dead?NO During the PS2’s era, licensed kids games were the hottest properties. And with the likes of Finding Nemo …

THQ laid off the entire staff of its San Diego office today. Reports surfaced ontwittereariler this evening, claiming the layoffs were timed to coincide with press coverage of the E3 conference taking place in L.A. this week. THQ has taken massive hits financially in recent years, and has closed several …

Lay offs timed to line up with E3

EA signs multi-year license with UFC