THQ Inc.

Overview

THQ Inc. is one of the largest worldwide publishing houses with many development studios (founded or acquired):

• Heavy Iron Studios (1999)
• Volition (2000)
• Rainbow Studios (2001)
• THQ Studio Australia (2003)
• Blue Tongue (2004)
• Relic Entertainment (2004)
• Kaos Studios (2005, formerly Trauma Studios)
• Incinerator Studios (2006)
• Juice Games (2006)
• Vigil Games (2006)
• Big Huge Games (2008)

The company also holds a minority interest in the Japanese studio Yuke's Co. Ltd..

After a major reorganization in November 2008, five development studios were closed:

• Helixe
• Sandblast Games
• Locomotive Games (formerly Pacific Coast Power and Light)
• Mass Media
• Paradigm Entertainment

Other closed studios:

• Outrage Games (2002-2004)

Contributed by Indra Depari of 'da Clan Depari (12539) on Jun 09, 2003. [revised by : Sciere (96378)].