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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 did not say how the move will affect its employment. THQ did not say how the move will affect its employment. 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. Financial details of the arrangement were not disclosed, however, THQ said it expects the new title to be released in its fiscal 2014, on console and PC platforms.

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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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Emergent Game Technologies Scores Win With THQ

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Calabasas-based Emergent Game Technologies , developer of the Gamebryo game engine, disclosed today that the firm has signed on THQ through a master licensing agreement. Financial impact of the win was not disclosed. Financial impact of the win was not disclosed. in additional funding in February.

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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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