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Metro: Last Light – New Screenshots Unleashed

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THQ has released a new set of screenshots for 4A Games’ post-apocalyptic FPS, Metro: Last Light. Even though THQ is going down, all of its scheduled games are ‘safe’ and still in production, meaning that there is no reason to worry about it. Metro: Last Light is currently planned for a March 2013 release on PC, X360 and PS3. Enjoy! Continue reading Metro: Last Light – New Screenshots Unleashed

New Company of Heroes 2 Screenshots

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Relic has released a new set of screenshots for its upcoming strategy game, Company of Heroes 2. COH2 is powered by the Essence Engine 3.0 and its ColdTech system, an engine that will fully support DX11 and tessellation. The new ColdTech system will allow the Essence Engine to dynamically paint on and remove snow. We should also note that the gane will also feature TrueSight dynamic line-of-sight mechanics. Company of Heroes 2 is planned for a 2013 release, exclusively on the PC. Enjoy! Continue reading New Company of Heroes 2 Screenshots

Company of Heroes 2 Fully Supports DX11, First DX11 Screenshot Released

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Relic has revealed – via the FB page of Company of Heroes 2 – that its upcoming strategy game fully supports DX11. According to the company, the Essence Engine 3 has full support of DX11 hardware tessellation, meaning that snow will have true deforming depth when units walk or roll over it. Relic has also promised groundbreaking visuals and has released a new DX11 screenshot that can be viewed below. Company of Heroes 2 is planned for a 2013 release on the PC. Enjoy! Continue reading Company of Heroes 2 Fully Supports DX11, First DX11 Screenshot Released

THQ Is Going Down, Assets Acquired by Clearlake Capital, All Scheduled Titles Still On Track

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THQ today announced that it entered into an Asset Purchase Agreement with a “stalking horse bidder,” affiliates of Clearlake Capital Group to acquire substantially all of the assets of THQ’s operating business, including THQ’s four owned studios and games in development. The sale will allow THQ to shed certain legacy obligations and emerge with the strong financial backing of a new owner with substantial experience in software and technology. Continue reading THQ Is Going Down, Assets Acquired by Clearlake Capital, All Scheduled Titles Still On Track

Saints Row: The Third Sold 5.5 Million Copies Prior To THQ’s Humble Bundle

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Now this is simply amazing. Remember THQ’s president Jason Rubin who believed that Saints Row: The Third was an embarassing game? Well, the same Jason Rubin has just revealed that Volition’s open-world title has managed to hit 5.5 million sales prior to THQ’s Humble Bundle. In other words, this embarassing game became a hit before anyone knew about it. Ironic, isn’t it? Continue reading Saints Row: The Third Sold 5.5 Million Copies Prior To THQ’s Humble Bundle

Metro: Last Light – Pre-Orders are now available, reconfirmed for a March 2013 release

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THQ confirmed that Metro: Last Light – the hugely anticipated sequel to 2010’s cult classic Metro 2033 – is scheduled for release in March 2013 on X360, PS3 and PC. Initial copies of THQ’s Metro: Last Light will be sold as a Limited Edition packed with exclusive content. To guarantee the free upgrade to the Limited Edition, Metro: Last Light is now available to pre-order from shopTHQ on PC and select retailers, including GAME Retail, Amazon, HMV, Asda, Grainger Games, Shop To.net and Blockbusters. Continue reading Metro: Last Light – Pre-Orders are now available, reconfirmed for a March 2013 release

Company of Heroes 2 – Multiplayer Gameplay Trailer

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Since the closed alpha beta phase of Company of Heroes 2 has been launched, THQ and Relic have released a multiplayer trailer for it. Company of Heroes 2 promises to feature more maps, more features and more modes. The game is planned for a 2013 release, exclusively on the PC. Enjoy the trailer after the jump! Continue reading Company of Heroes 2 – Multiplayer Gameplay Trailer

THQ’s Humble Bundle ends, has made over $5 million

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THQ’s Humble Bundle has come to an end, with 885,299 bundles sold for a total of
$5,097,537.77. Mind-blowing numbers? They sure are. Naturally, THQ won’t benefit from all this money as it will split to THQ, charity donations, and the Humble Bundle group itself. Still, THQ may have gained a lot of income for some old games that were never meant to be the driving ‘revenue’ force for this company. Continue reading THQ’s Humble Bundle ends, has made over $5 million

Metro: Last Light – Genesis Gameplay Trailer

THQ has released a new gameplay trailer for Metro: Last Light. Metro: Last Light promises to immerse the player in the haunting, desolate ruins of post-apocalyptic Moscow, one of the most richly detailed and beautifully realized gaming worlds of modern times. Developed by 4A Games, Metro: Last Light is planned for a March 2013 release on PC, X360 and PS3. Enjoy! Continue reading Metro: Last Light – Genesis Gameplay Trailer

Company of Heroes 2 – Alpha Stress Test Has Begun

Holy hell, this came our of nowhere. The alpha stress test of the highly anticipated strategy from Relic, Company of Heroes 2, has just been launched. Yeap, that’s right everyone. You can go ahead and sign-up for the alpha test, even though most of the keys have already been sent. Still, you might be lucky enough to grab one when THQ gives away more keys for it. Continue reading Company of Heroes 2 – Alpha Stress Test Has Begun