THQ files for bankruptcy
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thenastypasty 5,072 posts
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Gambit1977 7,839 posts
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Registered 5 years agoAlthough it's no surprise, it's sad, and reminds me of the demise of Acclaim.
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RobTheBuilder 5,667 posts
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Registered 8 years agoSad. Even the humble bundle couldn't save them -
graysonavich 4,113 posts
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Registered 3 years agoRobTheBuilder wrote:
But it did hike their stock value for a nice little pay off.
Sad. Even the humble bundle couldn't save them -
agparrot 11,818 posts
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Registered 10 years agoIt is the Chapter 11 bankruptcy though, which as pointed out in the Kotaku comments isn't the same as being liquidated, it allows for restructuring.
Restructuring
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Dead and Buried
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Whizzo 41,112 posts
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Registered 11 years agoThis gives them some breathing room to look for a buyer, to think if it wasn't for uDraw this probably would never have gone so badly wrong.
Whoever thought spending all that money on a 360/PS3 version shouldn't be responsible for anything more than a roadside burger van in future.This space left intentionally blank.
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Vortex808 5,353 posts
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Registered 5 years agoI hope it is just restructuring and this doesn't affect Metro Last Light coming out! -
Cappy 11,061 posts
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Registered 7 years agoSadly it's all part of the endgame some in the business envisage, that's why the big fish are prepared to hang on, even lose money because they're banking on a last man standing scenario where just a few big publishers remain completing the transition to a Hollywood style 'mature' industry where just a few players control big budget releases with a low budget indie scene underneath them.
EA, Activision, Ubisoft on the Western side, with maybe Square Enix and Capcom swallowing the smaller fish on the Japanese side.
I wouldn't be surprised to see some more totally unexpected buyouts in the next few years. Konami must be a tempting target, plenty of valuable IP that they don't know what to with and they've spent the whole generation floundering. If the public ever lose their taste for Metal Gear they're stuffed. -
thenastypasty 5,072 posts
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THQ Inc. (THQI), a leading worldwide developer and publisher of interactive entertainment software, today announced that it entered into an Asset Purchase Agreement with a 'stalking horse bidder,' affiliates of Clearlake Capital Group, L.P., to acquire substantially all of the assets of THQ's operating business, including THQ's four owned studios and games in development. The sale will allow THQ to shed certain legacy obligations and emerge with the strong financial backing of a new owner with substantial experience in software and technology.
To facilitate the sale, THQ and its domestic business units have filed voluntary petitions under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware. The company's foreign operations, including Canada, are not included in the filings. The company has obtained commitments from Wells Fargo and Clearlake for debtor-in possession (DIP) financing of approximately $37.5 million, subject to Court approval.
THQ will continue operating its business without interruption during the sale period, subject to Court approval of THQ's first-day motions. All of the company's studios remain open, and all development teams continue. The company remains confident in its existing pipeline of games. THQ maintains relationships with some of the top independent development studios around the globe. As part of the sale, the company is seeking approval to assume the contracts of these studios, and Clearlake will assume these contracts.
"The sale and filing are necessary next steps to complete THQ's transformation and position the company for the future, as we remain confident in our existing pipeline of games, the strength of our studios and THQ's deep bench of talent," said Brian Farrell, Chairman and CEO of THQ. "We are grateful to our outstanding team of employees, partners and suppliers who have worked with us through this transition. We are pleased to have attracted a strong financial partner for our business, and we hope to complete the sale swiftly to make the process as seamless as possible.?
According to Jason Rubin, who joined THQ as President last May, "We have incredible, creative talent here at THQ. We look forward to partnering with experienced investors for a new start as we will continue to use our intellectual property assets to develop high-quality core games, create new franchise titles, and drive demand through both traditional and digital channels."
Clearlake has agreed to serve as the 'stalking horse bidder' for a Section 363 sale process, which allows other interested parties to come forward with competing bids. Aggregate consideration offered by Clearlake for the purchase totals approximately $60 million, including a new $10 million note for the benefit of the company's creditors. The company is asking the Court for a schedule to complete the sale process in about 30 days.
Consumers and retailers should see no changes while the company completes a sale. The new financing will support business operations throughout the period. THQ does not intend to reduce its workforce as a result of the filing, and employees will continue to work their usual schedules and receive normal compensation and benefits, pending customary Court approval.
As is the case after a Chapter 11 filing, THQ expects to receive notice from NASDAQ informing the company that its shares will be delisted from the exchange within nine calendar days of notification.
THQ is being advised by Centerview Partners LLC and FTI Consulting as its financial advisors and Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher as legal counsel. Clearlake is being advised by DLA Piper as legal counsel.
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Rusty_M 3,591 posts
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Registered 6 years agoNow who will make wrasslin games and Mortal Kombat?The world is going mad. Me? I'm doing fine.
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neilka 11,957 posts
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Registered 8 years ago+3 Bench of Talentif you have nothing intresting to say then you might as well just throw your bags on the truck and drive away
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neilka 11,957 posts
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Registered 8 years agoI don't think THQ ever made Mortal Kombat.if you have nothing intresting to say then you might as well just throw your bags on the truck and drive away
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Rusty_M 3,591 posts
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Registered 6 years agoYou're right. Total brainfartThe world is going mad. Me? I'm doing fine.
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griff_dai 317 posts
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Registered 6 years agorodpad wrote:
immediately my concern.....I hope this don't see the demise of Obsidian.....
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oceanmotion 13,118 posts
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Registered 10 years agoThey will probably make the most of the games that are nearing completion, still good money to be made if they can work finances to the right IP and forget the rest completely. -
Dirtbox 73,651 posts
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Registered 11 years agoI wish them the best, they're one of those rare publishers that aren't complete wankers and while their output might not be sterling across the board, it's different enough and interesting enough to be a breath of fresh air in this era of sterile endless series AAAAAA blockbuster bollocks.+1 / Like / Tweet this post
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Kanjin 626 posts
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Registered 5 years agoIt sounds like their current projects will be OK judging from the article, unless I'm missing something. It's encouraging they found a buyer like that. -
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Sadly THQ have a terrible reputation in the industry for shitting on their employees from a great height time after time. By all accounts a terrible place to work although ( insert legal disclaimer here etc ) I can't verify this first hand.
They were doomed after Homefront failed, it was either the next COD or bust. Fair play to them for taking the risk rather than drawing it out over years whilst the execs top up their pensions as some publishers are doing. -
DUFFMAN5 11,434 posts
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Registered 9 years agoVortex808 wrote:
Fixed.
I hope it is just restructuring and this doesn't affect South Park coming out!
I have such a bad feeling that we will not see South Park TSoT in a complete retail release."Duffman is thrusting in the direction of the problem! Oh, yeah!"
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mcmonkeyplc 35,790 posts
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Registered 10 years agoWhats that coming over the hill?! Is it EA, IS IT EA?!Come and get it cumslingers!
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blacksea 638 posts
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Registered 1 year agoThey should have made another Scooby Doo game. That might have saved'em. -
DUFFMAN5 11,434 posts
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They would have done, if not for those pesky kids...
They should have made another Scooby Doo game. That might have saved'em."Duffman is thrusting in the direction of the problem! Oh, yeah!"
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EndlessSolitude 83 posts
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Registered 2 years agoStrange: the developer and publisher of Sphinx and the Cursed Mummy (Eurocom and THQ respectively) have gone bankrupt in the same month.
A pity; Sphinx was one of my favourite games - and now there's little chance of it having a sequel. -
Dougs 59,050 posts
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Registered 10 years agoI missed that Eurocom had gone under.
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Dirtbox 73,651 posts
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Registered 11 years agoClive_Dunn wrote:
Ah, yeah perhaps. I did a little work for them not so long ago and they were fine though, so mileage probably varies.
@Dirtbox
Sadly THQ have a terrible reputation in the industry for shitting on their employees from a great height time after time. By all accounts a terrible place to work although ( insert legal disclaimer here etc ) I can't verify this first hand.
They were doomed after Homefront failed, it was either the next COD or bust. Fair play to them for taking the risk rather than drawing it out over years whilst the execs top up their pensions as some publishers are doing.+1 / Like / Tweet this post
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Mr-Brett 11,483 posts
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Registered 7 years agoI've heard rumours that working for Volition can be pretty brutal but they were just rumours and working for any developer can be brutal at times so who knows.
So no crazy speculation on who the buyer is then? I'll start:
Activision are the buyer, Company of Heroes to be re-branded as Call of Duty: Heroes, Metro 2033 to be re-branded as Call of Duty: Apocalypse and Saints Row to be re-branded as Call of Duty: Street.
Edited by Mr-Brett at 10:35:58 20-12-2012Please don't use the delete button, think of the children.
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According to a couple of wrestling sites, THQ owes the WWE $45 million.
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MrTomFTW wrote:
I noticed the word "Edge" a couple of times in that article, time to put Tim Langdell on the case.
According to a couple of wrestling sites, THQ owes the WWE $45 million.
Who knows, it might get THQ out of their debt
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