THQ Nordic Acquires Koch Media, Including Popular Publisher Deep Silver
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Hot off one of its most significant releases of the year, Deep Silver joins THQ but keeps their entire staff intact.
READ MORE >Opinion: Why THQ's canceled Avengers game could still work today
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DidYouKnowGaming? released a video over the weekend detailing a canceled Avengers from defunct publisher THQ. Upon watching the video, it's worth wondering whether such an endeavor could still work today.
READ MORE >"I would have liked to see a world where this game came to see the light of day. Very interesting ..."
see all 2 commentsGuillermo Del Toro 'will never again get involved in video games'
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Guillermo Del Toro spoke to Playboy at Comic Con a few weeks back about his future in video game development. Here's what he had to say.
READ MORE >"I bear a Mountains of Madness grudge too. Involving him instantly jacks up the cost of a project ..."
see all 21 commentsJason Rubin finds new home at Oculus VR
One of gaming's most prominent figures has a new role at Oculus VR.
READ MORE >"Jason Rubin is the man. His 2004 DICE talk is a must watch. ..."
see all 16 commentsMX vs. ATV series returns with Supercross
MX vs. ATV makes its return this fall in the new Supercross.
READ MORE >Saints Row was originally called 'Bling Bling'
Saints Row wasn't always called that. It was originally called "Bling Bling"
READ MORE >WH40K: Space Marine trilogy's unfinished story told
THQ's bankruptcy sadly spelled an end to any Space Marine sequels, but the series director did come out discuss what Captain Titus' ultimate fate would have been.
READ MORE >"What a load of crap. Someone needs to pick up the reins on this one, it's too good of a game ..."
see all 8 commentsTHQ files suit against EA and UFC parent company
THQ has filed suit against Electronic Arts and UFC parent company Zuffa, claiming that EA shared confidential financial information as it attempted to grab the UFC license for itself.
READ MORE >"Wow, if they could prove EA did that wonder how much of an impact (if any) it would make on them?"
see all 3 commentsMetro: Last Light coming to Mac and Linux
One of the prettier PC games this year is heading to Mac and Linux. The OS X version of Metro: Last Light will be available on September 10th and it'll be developed in-house by 4A.
READ MORE >"Tres Cool. One step closer to total Linux Gaming Domination!!! mwuahahaha."
see all 3 commentsSega claims THQ owes $941,000 for Company of Heroes 2 Steam pre-orders
Sega has filed a claim against THQ, saying that it is owed revenue to the tune of $941 thousand from the Steam pre-orders of Company of Heroes 2.
READ MORE >"They used the word "likely," not implying fact, so their comment stands. 30 million would ..."
see all 12 commentsFreeSpace IP bought by Interplay for $7,500
As companies continue to pick titbits from the carcass of THQ, walking skellington Interplay has bought the intellectual property for the zappy space'em up series FreeSpace. Oh gosh, avert your eyes my dear sweet young one, you'll cry when you read how much it went for: $7,5...
READ MORE >"Why wasn't Derek Smart involved?? I demand a recount!.....or something...."
see all 22 commentsMetro: Last Light 'significantly outselling' Metro 2033
"Across all formats worldwide, Metro: Last Light has sold more units in its first week of sale than Metro 2033 managed in 3 months."
READ MORE >"One thing about Eastern European devs is that they are far less concerned with test groups, ..."
see all 20 commentsMetro: Last Light developer 'never playing on a level field'
Former THQ president Jason Rubin wrote a letter describing harsh working conditions for Ukraine-based studio 4A, makers of Metro: Last Light.
READ MORE >"Well, fuck. I'm glad I bought this day one even though I won't have time to play it for a while. ..."
see all 8 comments1666 'suspended' following Désilets termination
Just a week after terminating 1666 director Patrice Désilets, Ubisoft has confirmed that the game has been suspended for "an undisclosed period of time."
READ MORE >"I was actually very interested in seeing 1666. I already know that Assassin's Creed sucks a big ..."
see all 6 commentsRetail forced Deep Silver to charge $5 for Metro: Last Light's ranger mode
Koch Media global brand manager Huw Beynon admitted that "offering game content as a pre-order exclusive is a requirement by retail," while defending Metro's day one DLC.
READ MORE >"What a bunch of bull. They don't sell a box with $70 in it for $60; They sell DRM-riddled crap ..."
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"We’ve always loved Koch and we think our customers will love what Koch will bring to the table."
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