Developer Experiment 101 looks like they may have a winner on their hands. If they can deliver on everything they are promising: a one-of-a-kind hero with a plethora of different gaming mechanics. In this new video, they show off some of these things such as using the crossbow to traverse the land, a glider, there’s even a mech! This is probably one of my most anticipated titles of 2018. It looks a bit Fable-ish and Zelda-ish, but...
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THQ Suing UFC Owners, EA Over Videogame Rights
Former publisher THQ is suing EA as well as UFC brand owner Zuffa, claiming EA garnered details from purchase negotiations in order to dismantle and undermine THQ’s relationship with Zuffa. THQ claims it is owned an additional US$10 million beyond the $10 million Zuffa paid previously in order to terminate its license agreement.
Continue reading...Nordic Acquires Games from THQ Auction
Nordic Games, publisher of games such as Painkiller HD, Singstar, Book of Unwritten Tales and upcoming games like The Raven and Deadfall Adventures, has announced that it has successfully bid to purchase several franchises in the THQ auction. Nordic Games has acquired Darksiders, Red Faction, MX vs. ATV and Titan Quest among others. Also included in the sale are Supreme Commander, Frontlines, Stuntman, Juiced, Full Spectrum Warrior and Destroy All Humans.
Continue reading...Crytek USA Looking To Buy Darksiders Rights
Fans of the Darksiders series may still have hope yet as Crytek USA looks into buying the franchises rights. Crytek USA is company made up of past employees of Vigil, the studio who created Darksiders in the first place. I definitely hope Darksiders ends up back with it’s creators so we can see the natural intended progression of the series. Final bids on Darksiders and several other THQ series such as Red Faction and Homeworld are due...
Continue reading...Darksiders Is Finally Set To Be Auctioned Off…Along With Other THQ Properties
It’s never easy hearing about a publisher, developer, or anyone in the gaming industry (let alone anyone at all) lose their jobs. Such was the case with THQ as the publishing titan came crashing down. Speculation could be pointed at their failed attempt to make uDraw the next big thing, but just one thing isn’t the cause of their unfortunate demise. Just a short while ago most of the bigger name franchises were auctioned off, such as Saint’s Row,...
Continue reading...EA Sidelines Medal of Honor Franchise
I hope you don’t have your hopes up for a third modern Medal of Honor game. During last week’s investor’s call EA Chief Operating Officer Peter Moore announced that the publisher will be moving in a different direction in regards to their annual FPS release. Surely it had something to do with poor sales or an absolutely devastating meta critic score. While on the call Mr.Moore explained that Medal of Honor will be removed from Electronic Art’s...
Continue reading...Bankrupt THQ has been Disolved and Sold
Today, THQ was officially sold and auctioned off. The company’s assets have been divided and sold off, though the deal is pending approval. Here is a breakdown of who purchased what: • Sega agreed to purchase Relic • Koch Media agreed to purchase Volition and Metro • Crytek agreed to purchase Homefront • Take 2 agreed purchase Evolve and • Ubisoft agreed to purchase Montreal and South Park
Continue reading...The 2012 Top Five
Editor’s note: Staff at Broken Joysticks will be sharing their top five games, or game related stories, from 2012 throughout the week. We’re continuing the feature with the top five from our editor, kashhoward. For me, 2012 was a year with many games I anticipated releasing to great success, and some falling short due to various choices. Since I’m always playing fighters, it’s less common for me to purchase the newest games. While I had to omit some...
Continue reading...Metro: The Last Light Limited Edition Detailed
Metro: The Last Light is poised for a March 2013 release and if you haven’t went to pre-order this game yet, you might be more entitled to do so now. As of today, THQ has announced that all pre-orders will automatically be upgraded to the Limited Edition of Metro: The Last Light. What does this limited edition include you may ask? Well, it will include a harder difficulty mode known as “Ranger Mode”. For those familiar with...
Continue reading...Metro: The Last Light “Genesis” Trailer Comes Into The Light
If you haven’t played Metro 2033 from 4A Games you are missing out on one of the greatest hidden gems on the Xbox 360 console. While it averaged a favorable reception from critics (earning a 77/100 on Metacritic across 83 reviewers), I still believe it’s one of the best un-established games that has come out in this generation of consoles. For those that haven’t played it, THQ is offering up a free steam code by “liking” their Facebook...
Continue reading...THQ Delays South Park; Metro and Company of Heroes sequels
Troubling times are still apparent at THQ, despite the current releases of Darksiders 2 and the more recent WWE ‘13. (Check out our review of WWE ‘13). In a recent report coming from THQ regarding their Fiscal 2nd Quarter Results, the company announced a delay on three of their more anticipated titles: South Park and the Stick of Truth, Metro: Last Light, and Company of Heroes 2.
Continue reading...WWE’13 | Review
Woo Woo Woo You Know It, it’s time for the annual WWE release with WWE’13, developed by Yuke’s and published by THQ. The game was released on October 30th for the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and Nintendo Wii consoles. The game is the second of the WWE series of games but the fifteenth overall in the combined series. This review is based on my experiences with the Xbox 360 version of the game. The question now is...
Continue reading...Darksiders 2 DLC ‘Abyssal Forge’ Coming October 30th
The second DLC for Darksiders 2 is set to release next week. If you happened to miss the first DLC, Argul’s Tomb, check out our review here! Releasing on October 30th for 800 MSP will be the Abyssal Forge. Here is the official description of the DLC: “The Abyssal Forge is a living machine designed to harness the unfocussed dark power of the Abyss and create the most powerful legendary weapons. “The Maker who built this abomination, known...
Continue reading...Darksiders 2: Argul’s Tomb Review
When it comes to downloadable content, especially without achievements (yes, I’m an addict), I am cautious when buying certain ones. I like DLC that expands upon a game’s story or content. Unless you pre-ordered the Limited Edition of Darksiders 2, you didn’t get the redeemable code for Argul’s Tomb. Fear not! We are here to offer up our opinion so that can you can make the decision yourself as to whether it’s worth your time and/or money...
Continue reading...Darksiders II Argul’s Tomb DLC Available Next Tuesday
We’ve all heard of Darksiders II. The Epic RPG full of action, exploration and looting. No doubt you have been dealing wrath down upon your enemies since the game launched back in August. Perhaps you are running out of foe’s to cut down? Well fear no longer, as we have just been informed by THQ that the first major expansion pack, Argul’s Tomb, will be available to download beginning from next week on Xbox 360, PS3, and PC.
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