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Ubisoft Currently Eyeing THQ's Intellectual Properties

Posted on Tuesday, November 13 @ 09:33:47 Eastern by Alex_Osborn


The writing is on the wall for THQ, the failing publisher that is currently struggling to make ends meet. But it doesn't all have to be doom and gloom, as there's no doubt that the company's successful IPs will live on elsewhere should THQ end up biting the dust.

In an interview with GamesIndustry, Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot admitted that he is interested in acquiring a few of their properties, saying, "They have good things. We are always interested in good brands. For sure, it’s something we can consider, but I can’t tell you more."

Guillemot also commented on the current state of THQ, noting that while the demise of any company is tough, that's just the way this industry works. "What happened to [THQ] is something that happens regularly when we have transition. Some can make it, some decide to go in different direction. It happened with Atari and Midway and also Acclaim last generation. It’s something that happens in this industry and that’s the way the industry consolidates."

If you were a Ubisoft exec, which properties from THQ would you be eyeing? Let us know in the comments.
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  • thedarkstar
    thedarkstar

    Joined: Feb 2011
    Posted: Nov 13th, 2012 at 9:51 am
    DARKSIDERS! One way or another I want to see more Darksiders games.
  • ShadeTail
    ShadeTail

    Joined: Nov 2006
    Posted: Nov 13th, 2012 at 10:45 am
    So much this.
  • Jobin_Wendy
    Jobin_Wendy

    Joined: Mar 2012
    Posted: Nov 13th, 2012 at 10:09 am
    I want to see a story-focused Homefront game. Not a sequel or a prequel, but a parallel story. One that's actually good. No shitty multiplayer to **** it up, either. Homefront had so much potential to tell an amazing story, but THQ and Kaos dropped the ball, instead making a mediocre shooter. I know there was something about Crytek developing a sequel, but the last I heard of that was a while ago? Any news/updates?
  • napsterxxl
    napsterxxl

    Joined: Mar 2006
    Posted: Nov 13th, 2012 at 10:13 am
    More Dawn of War and Space Marine please? and continue with Darksiders.
  • thedarkstar
    thedarkstar

    Joined: Feb 2011
    Posted: Nov 13th, 2012 at 11:00 am
    I forgot THQ did Dawn of War! I would hate to see that franchise be no more. Since I got out of the tabletop game, Dawn of Warn and Space Marine were the only things giving me my 40K fix.
  • napsterxxl
    napsterxxl

    Joined: Mar 2006
    Posted: Nov 13th, 2012 at 11:31 am
    you should try some of the 40K novels. I especially recommend Ciaphas Kaine series. its awesome and hilarious at the same time
  • thedarkstar
    thedarkstar

    Joined: Feb 2011
    Posted: Nov 13th, 2012 at 12:07 pm
    Cool, if I ever get the time I will check them out. Thanks!
  • Vanguard53
    Vanguard53

    Joined: Sep 2012
    Posted: Nov 14th, 2012 at 5:44 am
    Some other publisher has to pick up that IP, Dawn of War is awesome and Space Marine needs a sequel.
  • ShadeTail
    ShadeTail

    Joined: Nov 2006
    Posted: Nov 13th, 2012 at 10:48 am
    Ubisoft, huh? That has some potential. Some of their divisions tend to put out real stinkers, and others tend to put out real gems. And THQ has some seriously good titles. If Ubisoft gets any of them, then I hope they give those titles to the good divisions.
  • Masterwabbit
    Masterwabbit

    Joined: Mar 2009
    Posted: Nov 13th, 2012 at 11:38 am
    On the one hand, THQ has some really good franchises to its claim. Darksiders, Saints Row, Warhammer, it surprises me it's doing terribly.

    On the other hand, they've also made a bunch of shovelware and spent a lot on the uDraw tablet's R&D. Yeah...

    Dear Ubisoft, if THQ fails to live for long, pick up those three franchises I mentioned earlier that were good, no DRM on their next iterations, and we're golden. Sincerely, ~MW
  • FATAL1TY
    FATAL1TY

    Joined: Nov 2005
    Posted: Nov 13th, 2012 at 11:55 am
    Everyone's forgetting about Metro 2033. Last Light is probably the most under the radar game coming out and it's a shame because the first one was brilliant.
  • pennpsu
    pennpsu

    Joined: Sep 2010
    Posted: Nov 13th, 2012 at 7:06 pm
    Good call. I don't care for most FPS but the first Metro really had some atmosphere and visuals didn't it. That franchise could almost stand with half life with some more story depth and a little more dev budget
  • MandaloreHunter
    MandaloreHunter

    Joined: Aug 2012
    Posted: Nov 13th, 2012 at 1:32 pm
    More Red faction please. I may be in the minority but I thought Armaggedon was a great game!! Love the Infestation mode and the single player was none too shabby either
  • cheesegod99
    cheesegod99

    Joined: Jun 2007
    Posted: Nov 13th, 2012 at 3:48 pm
    I agree! I have probably wasted more time playing the original Red Faction than any other game.
  • TurinAlexander
    TurinAlexander

    Joined: Sep 2006
    Posted: Nov 13th, 2012 at 3:26 pm
    Darksiders 3 from Ubisoft...

    I can see that working.
  • Ranim
    Ranim

    Joined: Nov 2005
    Posted: Nov 13th, 2012 at 6:31 pm
    I would boycott Ubisoft if they took over Relic Entertainment.
  • Imnickson
    Imnickson

    Joined: Jul 2006
    Posted: Nov 13th, 2012 at 9:27 pm
    None! THQ has some good properties but they obviously are not making any money. Why buy something if it can't sell?
  • sliverstorm
    sliverstorm

    Joined: Jun 2007
    Posted: Nov 13th, 2012 at 10:42 pm
    As I post this, THQ is knocking on Death's door. If anyone ever wanted to learn about the importance of managing cash flow, this is the time and the place to be paying attention.
  • Lok-Nar
    Lok-Nar

    Joined: Feb 2012
    Posted: Nov 14th, 2012 at 10:41 pm
    I want someone to make a Red Faction game like the original. I think it would be great modernized where you can break down walls and score multiplayer kills. Also, Darksiders 3 and Saints Row 4.

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