Category Archives: THQ

‘Saints Row IV’ Making It Out in Front of ‘Grand Theft Auto V’

Posted on March 25, 2013 by John Carle

In the early days of the series, it was a challenge to talk about Saints Row without it being compared to Grand Theft Auto. They were both open sandbox worlds with a criminal undertone. But, the most recent iterations have … Continue reading →

Posted in Announcements, Game Trailers, News, PC Games, Playstation 3, THQ, Trailers, Video Games, Xbox 360 | Tagged Deep Silver, Grand Theft Auto V, Johnny Gat, PC Games, Playstation 3, Saints Row, Saints Row IV, The Saints, Trailer, Video Game Trailers, Video Games, Volition, Xbox 360 | 8 Comments

The Flickcast Five – Gaming Predictions for 2013

Posted on January 7, 2013 by John Carle

As you probably noticed last week that 2012 was a momentous year in gaming, it is time we take a step back to let it all sink in. (momentary pause) Well now that that’s over, it’s 2013 and everything is … Continue reading →

Posted in Activision, Flickcast Five, Games, Microsoft, News, Playstation 3, PlayStationNetwork, Rockstar Games, Sony, THQ, Video Games, Xbox 360 | Tagged 2013 Predictions, Activision, Grand Theft Auto, Grand Theft Auto V, Kingdom Hearts, Kingdom Hearts 1.5 HD Remix, Kingdom Hearts 3, Microsoft, Next XBox, Playstation 3, PlayStation 4, Saints Row, Saints Row 4, Sony, SquareEnix, THQ, Xbox 360 | 1 Comment

What Should Happen to THQ?

Posted on December 27, 2012 by John Carle

Since we started covering games, we have always had an eye on THQ and its franchises. From the WWE and UFC fighting games to fantasy adventures like Darksiders and sci-fi worlds of Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine to even the modern day … Continue reading →

Posted in Activision, Games, News, Nintendo, THQ, Ubisoft, Video Games | Tagged Activision, Bankrupcy, Bethesda Softworks, Blizzard, Darksiders, Darksiders II, EA, Editorial, Electronic Arts, Gears of War, Metro 2033, Nintendo. Epic, Saints Row, THQ, Valve, Video Games, Volition, WWE, Yuke's | 1 Comment

Nintendo Wii U Launch Update – Launch Date Games Revealed!

Posted on September 27, 2012 by John Carle

At the Nintendo press conference two weeks ago, tons of new details were given about the Wii U including the bundles the system would be packaged in and the games being put into the launch window. Yesterday, even more details … Continue reading →

Posted in Activision, Announcements, Comic Book Games, Games, Nintendo, SEGA, THQ, Transformers, Video Games, Wii U, Zombies | Tagged 007 Legends, Aliens: Colonial Marines, Announcements, Assassin's Creed III, Batman: Arkham City - Armored Edition, Ben 10 Omniverse, Cabela’s Dangerous Hunts 2013, Call of Duty Black Ops II, Chasing Aurora, Cloudberry Kingdom, Darksiders II, Disney Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two, EA SPORTS FIFA Soccer 13, ESPN Sports Connection, Family Party: 30 Great Games: Obstacle Arcade, Funky Barn, Game & Wario, Game Party Champions, Jeopardy, Just Dance 4, LEGO City: Undercover, Little Inferno, Madden NFL 13, Marvel Avengers: Battle for Earth, Mass Effect 3, Mighty Switch Force HD, Nano Assault Neo, NBA 2K13, New Super Mario Bros. U, Ninja Gaiden 3: Razor's Edge, Nintendo, Nintendo Land, Nintendo Wii U, Nov. 18th, November 18th, Pikmin 3, Rabbids Land, Rapala Pro Bass Fishing, Rayman Legends, Release Date, Rise of the Guardians: The Video Game, Runner2: Future Legend of Rhythm Alien, Scribblenauts Unlimited, SiNG PARTY, Skylanders Giants, Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed, Tank! Tank! Tank!, TEKKEN TAG TOURNAMENT 2 Wii U Edition, The Wonderful 101, Toki Tori 2, Transformers Prime, Trine 2: Director's Cut, Video Games, WARRIORS OROCHI 3 Hyper, Wheel of Fortune, Wii Fit U, Wipeout 3, Your Shape: Fitness Evolved 2013, ZombiU | Comments Off

A Game Conventioner’s Guide: What Should You Bring To PAX East?

Posted on April 5, 2012 by Cortney Zamm

PAX East rapidly approaches, which means you’re probably starting your packing list right about now. And whether you’re a PAX East veteran or attending for the first time, it may be tricky, downright overwhelming even, figuring out exactly what to … Continue reading →

Posted in Editorial, Events, Fandom, Features, Games, Gear, Geek, Mobile, News, PAX, PC Games, THQ, Video Games | Tagged PAX, PAX East, PAX East 2012 | Comments Off

The Bitcast: Episode 10 – Games of the Year: 2011

Posted on January 11, 2012 by John Carle

This is it. It’s the big one! Right before the New Year, we posted our awards for the best of gaming in 2011. But there was one all important award that we needed some extra time to deliberate on… The … Continue reading →

Posted in Best of 2011, Flickcast Presents, Games, News, PC Games, Playstation 3, PlayStationNetwork, Podcasts, Rockstar Games, SEGA, The Bitcast, THQ, Ubisoft, Video Games, Wii, XBLA, Xbox 360 | Tagged Back To The Future: The Game, Batman: Arkham City, Best of 2011, Child of Eden, Dead Island, Game of the Year, L.A. Noire, LA Noire, Madden 12, Marvel vs. Capcom 3, Minecraft, MLB 12: The Show, Mortal Kombat, Payday: The Heist, PC Games, Playstation 3, Portal 2, Rocksmith, Saints Row, Saints Row: The Third, Skyrim, Super Mario 3D Land, Terraria, The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword, To The Moon, Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3, Uncharted 3, Video Games, Xbox 360 | 3 Comments

The Bitcast – Episode 7: Friend Request Accepted

Posted on December 5, 2011 by The Flickcast

JC and WallE are back with the 7th epic edition of the Bitcast. In the News of the Week, the two discuss the announcement of the PlayStation 3 Smash Brothers inspired brawler Title Fight and the characters that may be … Continue reading →

Posted in Capcom, Games, News, Nintendo, PC Games, Playstation 3, PlayStationNetwork, Social Networking, THQ, Video Games, Wii, Xbox 360 | Tagged Angry Birds, Capcom, Facebook, Farmville, Mafia Wars 2, Marvel, Marvel vs. Capcom 3, Playstation 3, Raptr, Rovio, Saints Row, Saints Row: The Third, Skyrim, Social Media, The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, The Long Grind, Title Fight, Twitter, Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3, Video Games, Violence in Video Games, Xbox 360, Zynga | Comments Off

Game Review: ‘Saints Row: The Third’ for XBox 360

Posted on December 5, 2011 by John Carle

Holy $#!^. It really is a challenge to clean up your mouth after playing Saints Row: The Third. It’s not because you are going to say the game is $#!^ or a waste of your &@*%ing time, but because there … Continue reading →