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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

MarketWatch

After Hours: Cisco jumps; Whole Foods shares sour after outlook

Better-than-expected quarterly results and upbeat comments drew investors to push shares of Cisco Systems Inc.

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Related Topix: Telecom, Computers, Cisco Systems, Retail, Whole Foods Market, Grocery, Startups, Video Games, Software, MarketWatch

Wed Nov 04, 2009

ABC News - Brian Ross

THQ Narrows 3Q Loss as It Lowers Costs

Video game maker THQ Inc. said it lost less in the third quarter than it did a year earlier even as sales fell because it lowered its operating costs, sending its shares higher in aftermarket trading.

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Related Topix: Video Games, Software, Microsoft Xbox, Nintendo Wii

Fox News

THQ Cuts Loss To $5.6 Million

THQ Inc. on Wednesday reported a fiscal second-quarter loss of $5.6 million, or 8 cents a share, on revenue of $101.3 million, compared with a loss of $115.3 million, or $1.73 a share, on $151.6 million in sales in the same period a year ago.

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Related Topix: Video Games, Software, Business News

Tue Nov 03, 2009

The China Stock Blog

U.S. Video Game Makers Face Eastern Invasion

An interesting blurb in the New York Times on one of the sectors still exhibiting relatively decent performance in the U.S. - video games.

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Related Topix: Video Games, Electronic Arts, Software, Activision, Microsoft Xbox

GamesIndustry.biz

THQ stock loses 12% since WWE announcement

THQ is facing a tricky pre-Christmas period on the stock markets as the company's share price dropped by a further 6.5 per cent in trading yesterday, bringing the total to almost 12 per cent since last week's WWE/Jakks Pacific announcement and over 26 per cent since September 23.

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Related Topix: Software, Video Games, Activision

Wed Oct 28, 2009

Joystiq

THQ announces extension of WWE renewal notice; Pachter explains

The extension lasts until December 21, 2009 -- the original deadline was November 1. If signed, the agreement would be good through December 31, 2014.

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Related Topix: Video Games, Software, World Wrestling Entertainment, Toys, JAKKS Pacific

Tue Oct 27, 2009

Business Wire

Public relations, press release distribution, investor relations, SEC filing

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Related Topix: Semiconductors, Electronics, Acacia Research, Centene, Healthcare Industry, Dulles, VA, Orbital Sciences Corporation, Aerospace-Defense, Agriculture, Fresh Del Monte Produce, Video Games, Software

Mon Oct 26, 2009

IGN complete

THQ Goes Wild As Its New Intellectual Property World Of Zoo Hits Retail Stores

Game creates a virtual playground with nearly 100 exotic animals, a unique animal creator tool and educational facts provided by national geographic.

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Related Topix: Video Games, Software, Agoura Hills, CA, Nintendo Gameboy, PC, National Geographic, Vocal

Thu Oct 22, 2009

Game Info Wire

THQ Unveils First Person-Shooter Metro 2033

THQ Inc. today announced Metro 2033, a new first person shooter for Xbox 360 and PC based on the best-selling Russian novel of the same name by Dmitry Glukhovsky.

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Related Topix: Video Games, Software, Xbox 360

Tue Oct 20, 2009

Team XBox

THQ Announces Darksiders Launch Date

THQ Inc. today announced the highly anticipated action adventure title DarksidersTM, from internal studio Vigil Games, is scheduled to launch in North America on January 5th, 2010 for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and the PLAYSTATION 3 computer entertainment system.

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Related Topix: Video Games, Software, Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, End Times

Mon Oct 12, 2009

SocalTECH.com

THQ Launches New Disney/Pixar Game

Agoura Hills-based game developer THQ has launched another video game today based on Disney/Pixar's Cars movie, Cars Race-O-Rama. The firm said the videogame, for the Wii, Nintendo DS, Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 2, and PSP, is its third installment of video games based on the Cars movie.

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Related Topix: Video Games, Software, Nintendo Gameboy, Sony Playstation 2, PlayStation 3, Sony PSP

Fri Oct 09, 2009

Customer Interaction Solutions

BRCD, IGT, FMX, THQI, ASPM, PETD Expected To Be Lower Leading Up To Next Earnings Releases

BUYINS.NET / www.squeezetrigger.com is monitoring the performance of all stocks with earnings being released in the coming weeks and determining how the stocks have performed before their last 12 quarterly, 6 quarterly and October/November earnings reports.

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Related Topix: Financial Markets, Brocade Communications Systems, Computers, Startups, International Game Technology, Gaming, Beverages, Fomento Econmico Mexicano SA, Video Games, Software

Tue Oct 06, 2009

Medical News

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THQ Inc. today announced that The Biggest Loser interactive health and fitness video game is now available at retail outlets throughout North America exclusively for Wiia and Nintendo DSia /Nintendo DSa .

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

Fri Oct 02, 2009

JAVA Developer's Journal

WallStSense.com Fundamental & Technical Coverage of NDAQ, ADBE, PPDI, TTEK, WFSL and THQI

Our analysts have issued free ratings reports on the following six companies: Nasdaq OMX Group Inc.

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Related Topix: North American Scientific, Biotech, Medicine, Medical Equipment, Healthcare Industry, Adobe Systems, Software, Pharmaceutical Product Development, Environmental, Tetra Tech, Banking, Financial Services, Washington Federal, Video Games

Thu Sep 24, 2009

Tech Confidential Blog

THQ may be in play?

Lost in the buzz about bigger rival Electronic Arts Inc. potentially being taken over by Microsoft Corp.

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Related Topix: Video Games, Software, Electronic Arts, Startups, Time Warner, Media, Computers, Microsoft

IGN complete

Marvel Super Hero Squad Character Roster Unveiled

More than 20 Marvel Super Heroes and Super Villains to be featured in THQ's upcoming adventure-brawler game.

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Related Topix: Video Games, Software, Agoura Hills, CA, Toys, Marvel Enterpries, Nintendo Gameboy, Sony Playstation 2

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