THQ just can’t stop giving away copies of Metro 2033. The publisher is handing out free Steam codes for the sleeper hit Oprah-style to anyone who “Likes” its THQ Demos Facebook page, not to mention including it in the cheap-as-you-are Humble THQ Bundle (opens in new tab). Speaking of the …
Read More »PopCap, THQ and Funcom hit with layoffs
It’s been a fairly dark day for the video game industry today as three major companies have announcedlayoffs (opens in new tab)affecting dozens of people. First it was revealed that layoffs have hit EA’s PopCap casual gaming imprint with 50 employees reportedly (not official numbers yet) fired at the Seattle …
Read More »Naughty Dog co-founder is new president of THQ
One of the largest companies in the video game industry, THQ,announced today (opens in new tab)that they have taken some bold moves with regards to their upper leadership. Former executive vice-president Danny Bilson will be leaving the company as Naughty Dog co-founder Jason Rubin tries to steer the ship out …
Read More »Metro: Last Light no longer coming to Wii U
In somewhat disappointing news, a THQ representative went on the record today saying that Metro: Last Light will not be getting a WiiU version after all. The highly anticipated sequel to one of 2010’s most unique shooters was one of the WiiU’s most exciting titles. However, Mark Madsen revealed today …
Read More »Rumor: THQ lays off 170+, including VP of tech Mark DeLoura [Updated]
(opens in new tab) According to International Game Developers Association Mobile SIG lead Kevin Dent, THQ has been hit with another round of layoffs, and this was was significantly larger than the last few. Among those effected are said to be over 170 employees, including the VP of tech Mark …
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