Ubisoft “Interested” In Buying THQ’s IPs

What the hell happened to THQ? They were once a great company. Hopefully 2k sports spicks up the WWE license.

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Ubisoft chairman and CEO Yves Guillemot isn’t calling THQ’s time of death, but if things go south for the struggling company, Guillemot may be interested in acquiring a few of its top brands.

THQ has been through some hard times lately. A reported net loss of $21 million and the delay of South Park: The Stick of Truth, Company of Heroes 2 and Metro: Last Light are just the tip of the iceberg for the publisher. The company’s stock dropped 46 percent recently, and while no one is happy to see it struggle, Guillemot understands that things like this are just part of the industry.

“What happened to [THQ] is something that happens regularly when we have transition,” he said to Game Industry. “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.”

Certain assets and properties owned by THQ may be up for sale in the near future, and if that happens, Ubisoft may be an interested buyer.

“They have good things,” Guillemot said. “We are always interested in good brands. For sure, it’s something we can consider, but I can’t tell you more.”

THQ is still trying its hardest to stay afloat, but with so many strong properties under the publisher’s roof, expect more than just Ubisoft to start showing interest.

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THQ is going through some real financial trouble and i don't see much future so i can see their IP's being sold to various publishers.

THQ's only hope for survival is being bought. They do have some valuable brands

Saints Row
Darksiders
Red Faction
WWE

If not, they'll end up like Interplay or Midway. Being picked apart selling off studios and IP's to different companies.

If they are bought, I just hope it's not Activision or EA

Someone like Ubisoft, Take-Two, or Zenimax would be alright with me.

Chobo wrote:

THQ's only hope for survival is being bought. They do have some valuable brands

Saints Row
Darksiders
Red Faction
WWE

If not, they'll end up like Interplay or Midway. Being picked apart selling off studios and IP's to different companies.

If they are bought, I just hope it's not Activision or EA

Someone like Ubisoft, Take-Two, or Zenimax would be alright with me.

Metro 2033 on xbox 360 and PC was also a good game. Its sequel comes out next year.