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Saints Row: The Third saves THQ’s bottom line

Saints Row: The Third saves THQ’s bottom line

Speculation of THQ’s demise may have been premature, as the publisher today capped off a difficult year with some better-than-expected sales figures, thanks to Saints Row: The Third and UFC Undisputed 3. Can we start the canonization process... Read More »

Darksiders II delayed to August

Darksiders II delayed to August

THQ has staved off death for a few more months, as the publisher today delayed the horseman’s playable debut in Darksiders II to August. Previously, the game had been announced for a June 26 launch. Anyone else think... Read More »

THQ dead in six months, says GTA publisher

THQ dead in six months, says GTA publisher

THQ will be dead in six months, according to Grand Theft Auto publisher Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick. Speaking at the MIT Business in Gaming conference today (as reported by Joystiq), Zelnick said the Saints Row publisher’s reliance on... Read More »

THQ seeking ’1666′ trademark

THQ seeking ’1666′ trademark

THQ may be planning a new game related to 1666, according to a recent government filing from the publisher. Is THQ traveling back to 1666 for its next game? On February 22, THQ filed a trademark... Read More »

THQ loses $56 million in holiday quarter

THQ loses $56 million in holiday quarter

It was a red Christmas for THQ, as the publisher today revealed heavy losses for the holiday quarter that led to its recent restructuring and layoffs. Don’t read any significance into THQ’s decision to dedicate a game... Read More »

THQ layoffs hit 240, CEO takes 50% pay cut

THQ layoffs hit 240, CEO takes 50% pay cut

Rumors of THQ’s recent round of layoffs apparently understated the issue. In a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission today, THQ said that its restructuring plan to get out of licensed kids’ games will result in the... Read More »

THQ layoffs included 170 – Report

THQ layoffs included 170 – Report

THQ’s move away from children’s games has come at the cost of more than 170 jobs, according to a person reportedly familiar with the matter. THQ has certainly seen better days. A tweet from Kevin Dent,... Read More »

Additional layoffs strike THQ

Additional layoffs strike THQ

The effects of THQ’s decision to stop making children’s games are already being felt. THQ has confirmed layoffs in the publisher’s administration and publishing departments as a result of the company’s new direction. Reorganization at THQ has led... Read More »

THQ exiting "kids’ game business"

THQ exiting "kids’ game business"

Following rumors that THQ had lost a publishing alignment with Disney, and that the company was cancelling its entire 2014 lineup, the publisher this morning announced a new business strategy for 2012 and beyond. THQ is saying goodbye... Read More »