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5 unusual facts about THQ


FV432

One FV432 was modified on commission from THQ to look like a Rhino tank from Games Workshop's tabletop game Warhammer 40,000, as part of a marketing campaign for the computer game Dawn of War II.

Narrative designer

Stephen Dinehart wrote the job description in collaboration with publisher THQ.

A narrative designer is a role for contemporary video game development first officially seen in 2006 when THQ Canada dba Relic Entertainment began hiring for the role.

Roxx Gang

In 2006, two of its songs off of the Things You've Never Done Before album, "Ball 'N Chain" and "No Easy Way Out" were featured in the THQ action-adventury video game Saints Row.

Strawberry Shortcake

In 1991, THQ tried reviving the franchise by producing an updated line of Strawberry Shortcake dolls.


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Asobo Studio

During the following years, the studio developed several games for various platforms (the studio has PC, MAC, PS2, Xbox, Gamecube, Wii, XBOX360 and PS3 development experience), until being chosen by publisher THQ to create the video game adaptation of Pixar Animation Studios Oscar-winning motion picture Ratatouille.

Big Blue Bubble

Establishing itself as a promising mobile games developer, Big Blue Bubble built upon this early success and exposure by forming strong relationships with some of the most influential international publishers: THQ Wireless, Hands-On Mobile (MForma), Blaze, I-Play and I-Win.

Brompton Road tube station

It was subsequently used as the town headquarters (THQ) of the University of London Air Squadron, the University of London Royal Naval Unit and 46F (Kensington) Squadron Air Training Corps.

Costume Quest

Costume Quest, along with Stacking were owned by publisher THQ at the time of their bankruptcy, and at the time, these assets were sold to Nordic Games.

Destruction Derby

At the time, Looking Glass head Paul Neurath said in a press release, "We are delighted to have teamed up with THQ for the launch of Destruction Derby 64".

Dmitry Glukhovsky

A first person shooter video game Metro 2033, developed by 4A Games and published by THQ was released worldwide in March 2010 for PC and Xbox 360 platforms.

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Metro: Last Light

Former THQ President Jason Rubin offered details of extremely difficult working conditions and demands put on the 4A Games team while completing the game.

Metrostop Entertainment

Metrostop Entertainment optioned a number of properties in a short space of time, including properties created by Bob Layton, David Michelinie and Dick Giordano of Future Comics, Helen Falconer's 1999 novel Primrose Hill and the THQ PlayStation 2 videogame franchise Red Faction 2.

MX vs. ATV

On August 9, 2011, THQ announced that it would shutter THQ Digital Phoenix, as well as other game development studios, and not "actively pursue further development" of the MX vs. ATV franchise in a company reorganization.

Ronimo Games

THQ subsequently handed over further development to Blue Tongue Entertainment (Nintendo DS, Wii) and Universomo (Mobile/iPhone/iPod).

Rugrats: I Gotta Go Party

Rugrats: I Gotta Go Party is a 2002 game based on the Rugrats series developed by Eurocom Entertainment Software and published by THQ.

Rugrats: Studio Tour

Rugrats: Studio Tour is a 1999 PlayStation game based on the Nickelodeon television series Rugrats developed by n-Space and published by THQ.

SpongeBob SquarePants: Revenge of the Flying Dutchman

SpongeBob SquarePants: Revenge of the Flying Dutchman is a SpongeBob SquarePants video game developed by Vicarious Visions and BigSky Interactive, Inc. and published by THQ.

SpongeBob SquarePants: The Yellow Avenger

SpongeBob SquarePants: The Yellow Avenger is a SpongeBob video game developed by Tantalus Media and published by THQ, and is available for Nintendo DS and PlayStation Portable.

The Dangerous Days of Daniel X

In January 2010, James Patterson and THQ released Daniel X: The Ultimate Power for the Nintendo DS.

Turtle Rock Studios

THQ core game boss Danny Bilson confirmed that a full reveal of the shooter is due.

Virtual Pro Wrestling

The games served as the basis for several games published by THQ and based on the American wrestling promotions World Championship Wrestling and the World Wrestling Federation.

WCW/nWo Revenge

For the first time, THQ introduced actual arenas into a game, such as Monday Nitro, Starrcade, Bash at the Beach, Souled Out, SuperBrawl, and Halloween Havoc.

World Fighting Alliance

The WFA brand was revived in THQ's video game UFC Undisputed 2010, an update to their wildly popular multi-platform MMA video game UFC 2009 Undisputed.


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