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Read More »Obsidian details its South Park RPG
It’s such a bizarre combination that it might just work – RPG specialist Obsidian is working on a new console RPG based on the cult Canadian South Park IP. The game is being developed in collaboration with THQ and South Park Digital Studios and is due for release in late …
Read More »THQ: Full steam ahead for WWE’12
Following years of sliding viewing figures, WWE is on the comeback trail, says THQ. The firm says WWE’s new family focus and returning superstars, such as The Rock, have helped attract new and old fans. And it comes just in time for THQ, as the publisher prepares to reboot its …
Read More »What’s Out Today? w/e November 18th, 2011
Ancient swords, muscle cars, magic LEGO, Olympian hedgehogs, Racoon-suited plumbers and 5ft purple dildo bats – there’s something for everyone. As we reported yesterday, it’s a blockbuster week for new releases with fresh hits from Nintendo, THQ, EA, Warner Bros, Ubisoft, Sega and Capcom. THQ caters to the core gamers …
Read More »Capcom backs Origin with key franchises
Support from THQ and Warner Bros to follow
Read More »Saints Row: The Third uses Online Pass
Upcoming THQ title Saints Row: The Third will implement the complete digital arsenal current available to modern publishers. Joystiq has confirmed that the game will include an Online Pass needed to access the game’s multiplayer features. As always, those who buy the game second-hand will have to fork out an …
Read More »Saints Row 3 Season Pass revealed
Buyers will be able to purchase four content packs for Saints Row: The Third in advance at a smaller price. THQ has confirmed a DLC Season Pass for its crazy open-world action title, which is being offered for free with any copy of the game ordered from the publisher’s online …
Read More »Warhammer helps THQ beats expectations in Q2
Strong sales of futuristic sci-fi hack ‘n’ slash outing Warhammer 40, 000: Space Marine helped THQ to post a stronger than expected Q2. Revenue reached $146m for the quarter ending September 30th. That’s not only an 89 per cent jump year-on-year – it’s also way ahead of analyst predictions. Losses, …
Read More »EA to sell rivals’ games through digital distribution
Electronic Arts will soon start selling games made by its competitors. The company’s new Origin platform for digital distribution will offer games from Warner, THQ and Capcom with the first first games out next month. Batman: Arkham City and Saints Row: The Third are two of the triple-A games destined …
Read More »Read about Saints Row and WWE in the new-look MCV Recommended Extra
A special guide to the new Saints Row and WWE games is now available to download, read in your web browser or access via your iPad. MCV’s Recommended Extra is a special retail magazine dedicated to Saints Row: The Third and WWE ’12. This new look version of the magazine …
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