Tag: THQ

Gaming News Wrap [29 Apr 2013]

The weekend’s over.  It’s Monday.  Live with it.  Nah.  We know how you feel.  How about we share this news with you, in much the same way we share your feelings of missing the weekend. Let’s leap in to net-gen rumours shall we?  Reports claim that the “always-on” connection for the next Xbox (we thought it wasn’t actually “always-on” as…

Gaming News Wrap [25 Apr 2013]

We have pretty simple needs around these parts.  Some brains and we’re happy.  Humans on the other hand demand so much more.  News, information and other visual stimuli.  Fine, here’s your needs covered then.  You may thank us by sending brains to… In case you missed it, the new Xbox will be revealed on 21 May. The XCOM shooter is…

Gaming News Wrap [23 Apr 2013]

It’s… no, we’re not going to tell you what day it is.  People don’t appear to like that.  So just read the news and this day will be a much better one for you. If you’re a FIFA fan and you reside in the UK, you may be able to join EA at their Guildford office to help them test FIFA…

Saints Row producer claims series’ risque humour helps sales

Volition’s Saints Row series, and particularly its tongue in cheek tone, has been a somewhat heated topic. The series that famously featured a purple dildo, has been critisised by some for its tone, but others have praised its offbeat offerings. Former Gears of War director, Cliff Bleszinski was one to critisise previously claiming that the series should, “keep the crazy action and game mechanics.…

Gaming News Wrap [22 Apr 2013]

Good morning Monday!  Yes, we’re trying a positive approach to this whole Blue Monday thing.  Maybe going in positive will be a success… If you are Achievement or Trophy driven in gaming, the Achievement list for Remember Me has been released. A new Assassin’s Creed 3 patch has been released to fix a few bugs and prepare for the final…

Assassin’s Creed creator returns to Ubisoft and brings two THQ projects

The acclaimed creator of the Assassin’s Creed series, Patrice Desilets has now returned to Ubisoft after leaving in 2011 to join THQ Montreal. Ubisoft officials confirmed to Polygon that Desilets has returned following the collapse of THQ. “We are very pleased to welcome Patrice to Ubisoft again and anticipate that this renewed partnership will produce new ideas and high-quality titles…

Morning News Wrap (27 Feb 2013)

I’m a little grumpy this morning.  So if you want rainbows and butterflies you’re in the wrong place.  Braaaaaaiiiiiiiinnnnssss and limbs is where it’s at.  With a little news on the side.  Well, a lot of news actually. Sony has again addressed the ‘pre-owned games’ issue on their new console.  Michael Denny, Sony’s VP of Worldwide Studios, told CVG that he…

Take-Two officially grabs WWE franchise

Following on the dismantling of the THQ franchises, it seems Take-Two who own the popular sports label 2K, have acquired one of the more lucrative franchises – the WWE franchise. According to Bloomberg [via GameInformer] Take Two purchased the rights to all future WWE branded games and will be hiring developers that worked on previous games in the franchise. The WWE organisation…

SterKinekor: THQ gaming distribution now “on hold” in South Africa

Following on the saga revolving around THQ’s filing for voluntary bankruptcy in the USA, the publisher has now put distribution of all gaming titles on hold with immediate effect in South Africa. SterKinekor Entertainment has released a statement as the sole distributor for THQ in South Africa where CEO Mario Dos Santos offered the following: “In light of the recent unfortunate events that…

Morning News Wrap (7 Feb 2013)

You can do it.  Tomorrow’s Friday.  Stay strong.  Read the news, be informed and be on a high for the rest of the day. The PlayStation Store has had its weekly update.  And it is jam packed with goodies and discounts and stuff.  Too much to list here, so rather go here for the full list. Beyond Good & Evil…