Videogame Company THQ Files for Bankruptcy

December 20, 2012 by Ramin Zahed 2 Comments

Agoura Hills, Calif.-based videogame company THQ filed for bankruptcy on Wednesday and said it will sell its business. The news sent THQ’s stock 74 percent lower on volume that was 10 times its norm. By the end of trading, shares had fallen $1.02 to just 36 cents each. The company said [...]

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Toy Fair Offers Tantalizing New Deals, Sneak Peeks

February 14, 2011 by Thomas J. McLean No Comments

Toy Fair opened its doors Sunday in New York City, giving fans of animated and VFX movies and TV shows a sneak peek at some of the cool stuff that will be vying for our cash in a few short months, as well as a platform for companies to make [...]

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THQ Opens Montreal Studio; Desilets to Join

October 19, 2010 by Thomas J. McLean No Comments

Video game giant THQ has opened a new studio in Montreal and announced that top developer Patrice Desilets will join the company next summer to run it. “The best way we can deliver fresh, high-quality gaming experiences is by working with the best talent,” said Danny Bilson, THQ executive VP, [...]

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THQ Continues to Play with SpongeBob

October 18, 2010 by Thomas J. McLean No Comments

SpongeBob SquarePants is well established as a TV icon, and thanks to a new deal between THQ and Nickelodeon he also looks to be a gaming icon for years to come. The two companies announced they have entered into a multi-year licensing agreement that gives THQ the worldwide rights to [...]

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