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THQ To Exit Kids Games, Focus On Core Gamers

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Agoura Hills-based videogame developer THQ said Wednesday that it is exiting the kids' games business, and will instead focus on its "core" video game franchises. THQ explained that it will focus its resources on games for existing consoles and "new and emerging" platforms. READ MORE>>.

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THQ Selects Crytek For New Homefront Title

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Agoura Hills-based videogames firm THQ said this morning that it has linked with gaming developer Crytek , to develop its next title in its Homefront franchise. Crytek is a game development studio based in Frankfurt, Germany. The original Homefront title was developed by Kaos Studios. READ MORE>>.

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THQ, Mattel In Video Game Deal

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Agoura Hills-based THQ and El Segundo-based toy maker Mattel said this morning that the two are in a new, multi-year alliance focused on developing and publishing video games based on Mattel's toys. The two said they are already in development on "multiple games", with the first titles to appear in the next holiday season.

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DTS In Deal With Intel

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Agoura Hills-based DTS , a developer of audio technology for the home theater, car audio, and personal computer market, disclosed Thursday that the firm is in a strategic co-marketing agreement with computer chip giant Intel. DTS said it will bring a suite of its technologies to Intel's Mobile Platform. READ MORE>>.

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THQ To Ship Title Based On Disney Film

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Agoura Hills-based THQ is reporting today that the firm will create a video game based on the upcoming Disney-Pixar movie UP. THQ said that Heavy Iron is the studio which developed games based on Disney's Ratatouille and WALL-E titles. Financial details of the collaboration were not disclosed. READ MORE>>.

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