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THQ Announces New Montreal Development Studio

THQ, Inc. announced that it has chosen Montreal, Quebec as the location for its newest video game development and production studio.

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Related Topix: Video Games, Software, Canada,

Fri Dec 04, 2009

Next Generation

THQ Appoints New VP Of Licensing And Merchandising

THQ has appointed Germaine Gioia as senior vice president, licensing and merchandising.

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Related Topix: Video Games, Software

Los Angeles Business Journal Online -...

THQ to Expand in Montreal

THQ Inc. said late Thursday that it will open up a new video game development studio in Montreal, Quebec that will employ more than 400 people.

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Related Topix: Software, Video Games, Canada, Agoura Hills, CA

Thu Dec 03, 2009

Gamasutra

Industry Veteran Gioia Reunites With THQ

Industry veteran Germaine Gioia has returned to publisher THQ as SVP, licensing and merchandising, after spending three years working in a similar capacity at Capcom Entertainment.

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Related Topix: Video Games, Software

Business Wire

THQ Announces New Development Studio in Montreal

THQ Inc. today announced that it has selected Montreal, Quebec, as the location for a brand new video game development studio which the company expects to become the largest facility in its global studio system.

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Related Topix: Video Games, Software, Canada, Computers

Los Angeles Business Journal Online -...

THQ, DreamWorks Sign Games Licensing Deal

DreamWorks Animation SKG Inc. and video game developer THQ Inc. said Wednesday that they had signed a multi-year licensing deal covering three Dreamworks animation franchises.

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Related Topix: Video Games, Software, Media, Nintendo Wii

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Related Topix: Biotech, Video Games, Software, Medicine, Electronics, Healthcare Industry

Wed Dec 02, 2009

PaidContent.org

THQ Inks Multi-Game Licensing Deals With DreamWorks; Hires New Licensing Head

THQ has secured new licensing deals with DreamWorks Animation, giving the company the rights to develop and publish new games based on the studio's films and TV series.

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Related Topix: Video Games, Software

Hollywood Reporter

THQ, DreamWorks Animation ink deal for games

THQ Inc. and DreamWorks Animation have struck a multi-year licensing agreement that gives the video game maker the exclusive worldwide rights to develop games based on upcoming animated films "Kung Fu Panda: The Kaboom of Doom" and "Puss In Boots," as well as CG animated TV show "The Penguins of Madagascar." The two previously had done a deal that ...

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Related Topix: Video Games, Software, Entertainment

Business Wire

THQ Names Germaine Gioia Senior Vice President, Licensing and Merchandising

THQ Inc. today announced the appointment of video game industry veteran Germaine Gioia as senior vice president, licensing and merchandising, effective immediately.

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Related Topix: Video Games, Software, Computers

Fri Nov 20, 2009

Gaming Nexus

opens the doors

THQ has announced an online World of Zoo animal center, where you can download a free animal creator and make a unique and wacky animal of your own.

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Related Topix: Software, Agoura Hills, CA

Mon Nov 16, 2009

Gamasutra

Farrell: Leaner Structure, New Opportunities To Drive THQ Profitability

As THQ regroups following deep headcount cuts from earlier this year, the publisher, known best as the license holder for World Wrestling Entertainment games, hopes that a longer console cycle, cheaper hardware and the return of talking cars will bring the company back to regular profitability.

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Related Topix: Software, Video Games, World Wrestling Entertainment, Nintendo Wii, PlayStation 3

Sat Nov 14, 2009

Team XBox

MX vs. ATV Reflex Demo Now Available

MX vs. ATV Reflex THQ Inc. today announced that the MX vs. ATVTM ReflexTM demo is now available for download from Xbox LIVE Marketplace and PLAYSTATION Store.

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Related Topix: Xbox 360, Software

Fri Nov 13, 2009

IGN complete

The Biggest Loser Interactive Fitness Games Out Now

Get your weight loss on. November 13, 2009 - LEAMINGTON SPA, UK., Blitz Games and THQ release The Biggest Loser videogame on Wii and Nintendo DSi/DS. The Biggest Loser interactive fitness video games are released today for Wii and Nintendo DSi/DS. Developed by Blitz Games, a division of leading videogames developer Blitz Games Studios in Leamington ...

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Related Topix: Game Show, The Biggest Loser, Reality TV, Entertainment, Television, United Kingdom, Video Games, Software, Nintendo Wii

Wed Nov 11, 2009

MarketWatch

Activision gives video-game stocks a boost

Activision Blizzard Inc. saw its shares rise Friday after reporting third-quarter results and maintaining its fourth-quarter forecast, encouraging investors who had grown worried about holiday game sales.

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Related Topix: Activision, Video Games, Software, Electronic Arts, Startups, Retail, GameStop

Mon Nov 09, 2009

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Futuremark Games Studio announces that Shattered Horizon is now available, the zero-G shooter that's their debut title.

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Related Topix: Startups, Futuremark, Software

Sat Nov 07, 2009

Los Angeles Business Journal Online -...

THQ Stems Loss in Quarter

Cost cutting helped THQ Inc. report a smaller than expected loss in its third quarter as the video game industry continues to face strong economic headwinds.

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Related Topix: Video Games, Software

Fri Nov 06, 2009

GamesIndustry.biz

THQ records $5.6 million loss for second quarter

THQ net sales were down 39 per cent in the second quarter of fiscal 2010 to USD 100.4 million, compared to USD 151.6 million last year.

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Related Topix: Video Games, Software

Thu Nov 05, 2009

Next Generation

THQ Reports Reduced Sales And Losses In Q2

THQ has announced its financial results for the three months ended September 30, 2009, showing a drop in sales but also reduced losses.

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Related Topix: Video Games, Software

GamesIndustry.biz

THQ: Emerging online markets are a focus

THQ has expressed a focus on up-and-coming online platforms and markets, with CEO Brian Farrell telling investors of the company's strategy to release existing, owned IPs into these new marketplaces.

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Related Topix: Video Games, Software

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