THQ's Danny Bilson working on yet another transmedia film/game project
Danny Bilson's favorite made-up word is transmedia. When he ran THQ's core game division, he wanted his company's franchises to be much more than games. And his next project is yet another film and game hybrid.
READ MORE >Former Assassin's Creed director terminated 'without merit' from Ubisoft
Ubisoft has parted ways with Patrice Désilets, though this time Désilets says he was terminated. "without merit."
READ MORE >Metro 2033 novel included with PC version of Metro: Last Light
PC versions of Metro: Last Light get one more special bonus: a free copy of Metro 2033: the novel.
READ MORE >"One thing about Eastern euro devs is that they are much more willing to take a chance and follow ..."
see all 8 commentsTHQ has over $200 million in debt to settle with LucasArts, Microsoft, and more
THQ creditors have filed claims for payment, including large companies like Microsoft and the ESA, developers like Volition and Vigil, and even individuals.
READ MORE >"it's a double whammy. The lawsuit wasn't filed until 2 years after the game's release. It's ..."
see all 4 commentsNordic Games sees 'great potential' in Darksiders and Red Faction sequels
"Most of these games have sold in the millions. There is a love for these titles. Red Faction has millions of fans. They were disappointed with the last installment, but I think there is potential in it. And of course Darksiders, everyone, everyone would like to see somethin...
READ MORE >"Seems like these IP's are in relatively good hands. They're good titles, you just need to ..."
see all 4 commentsNordic Games picks up Darksiders, Red Faction, and more from THQ
For $4.9 million, Nordic Games has acquired Darksiders, Red Faction, MX vs ATV, and more from THQ.
READ MORE >"if they treat these IPs the same way as Painkiller, prepare to be sad."
see all 7 commentsHomeworld IP goes to mystery bidder, not teamPixel
The Homeworld IP has changed hands, no longer resting in the pile of leftovers from the THQ bankruptcy. Unfortunately, we don't know yet who the winning bidder was, just that it wasn't app developer teamPixel.
READ MORE >"Absolutely nothing but the release of the titles on Steam? I mean, they couldn't make a ..."
see all 20 commentsSaints Row 4 producer: overcoming THQ 'distraction,' and embracing its 'juvenile tone'
Saints Row 4 was arguably the biggest game in THQ's lineup--before it collapsed. Now in the hands of Deep Silver, Volition senior producer Jim Boon talks about how the transition has (and hasn't) affected development of the super-powered open-world sequel.
READ MORE >"Hey, somebody had to claim this niche, and let us thank our lucky stars it was Volition."
see all 3 commentsDarksiders devs to bid on franchise rights, 'belongs in the hands of its creators'
Crytek USA CEO David Adams has said he plans to bid on the Darksiders IP when it goes up for auction, claiming he wants to bring it "home with its creators."
READ MORE >"Great! I hope it happens. I'd like to see them finish the series."
see all 4 commentsMetro: Last Light preview: a breath of (fresh) air
Metro: Last Light doesn't captivate by innovating--instead, it shines through sheer polish, offering best-in-class visuals, satisfying battles, and an intricately detailed world to explore.
READ MORE >"You can't really do an apples-to-apples comparison between the two games, considering Crysis 3 ..."
see all 13 commentsMetro: Last Light 'Salvation' trailer is grizzled
Metro: Last Light's "Salvation" trailer shows just how dirty and pessimistic the future might be, before leaving room for a little hope.
READ MORE >"Looks really good, I like that there are tons of people around... hope the gameplay is good too."
see all 2 commentsMetro: Last Light set for May 14 release by new publisher
Metro: Last Light has been slightly delayed as it switched publishers in the wake of THQ's collapse, but not massively so. New publisher Deep Silver today announced that it'll arrive on May 14 after a little extra work, back a bit from the planned March launch. 4A Games' pos...
READ MORE >"In addition to a few months development time I'm sure but still a HELL of a deal!"
see all 6 commentsTHQ to auction off remaining franchises, including Darksiders, Red Faction, and Homeworld
THQ has announced plans to sell off its remaining IP in an auction to end by May.
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see all 67 commentsTake-Two picks up WWE franchise rights
As the corpse of THQ is split up and sold off following financial failure and "massive mistakes", we now know where another severed limb will be transplanted. After rumours of an acquisition last month, 2K has confirmed it'll be publishing the WWE series made by Japanese dev...
READ MORE >"They need to put in more customization so that VGCW can move on to the next level. Not just ..."
see all 9 commentsTHQ president: Company doomed by 'massive mistakes'
THQ's demise was not something that happened because of bad luck or a changing marketplace, but more a result of a "sea of bad decisions," with the uDraw tablet at or near the top of the list, according to company president Jason Rubin.
READ MORE >"THQ killed themselves by over-DLC-ing their best games and keeping their special editions ..."
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"I'd argue Brotherhood was its finest hour for gameplay and scope (though the revenge tale of 2 ..."
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