THQ cuts marketing jobs, boosting development side [update]
An internal memo attributed to THQ president Jason Rubin sent yesterday to staff outlines plans for layoffs in the publisher's marketing team and desire to boost development. The letter, published by 3D Realms founder George Broussard, notes the marketing and production staff will be cut by "20 ...
Death comes for many bosses in Darksiders 2
Big and small, fat and skinny – it doesn't matter who you are, Death eventually comes for us all. Even if you're an 80-foot tall demon thing with a tentacle mouth and biceps that would put Hulk Hogan to shame, Death will soon come knocking in Darksiders 2. THQ sent out a bunch of videos ...
Darksiders 2 review: Scythe quest
Darksiders 2 elicits forgiveness in its weakest moments. There's a lingering sting to every stumble, and a constant yearning for just a bit more polish here and there, but the game's tremendous vision and heartening sense of adventure give it an unbreakable foundation. The tone of Darksiders 2 is ...
Darksiders 2 'The Crucible' mode footage is a test of courage
This video for Darksiders 2 shows off the game's flashy combat in its arena mode. Known as "The Crucible," the mode has players beating down waves of enemies until offered a random prize. Darksiders 2 arrives at retail, ready for battle on August 14 for PS3, Xbox 360, and PC. ...
Darksiders 2: Death for a Salesman
You're reading Reaction Time, a weekly column that claims to examine recent events, games and trends in the industry, but is really just looking for an excuse to use the word "zeitgeist." It debuts on Fridays in Engadget's digital magazine, Distro. As a mascot for what remains of THQ's 2012 lineup, ...
Darksiders 2 wants you to know Death
Getting to know Death, getting to know all about Death. Getting to like Death, getting to hope Death likes me. ...
Darksiders 2 New Game+ and arena mode 'The Crucible' revealed
"Continue your life after death," THQ has promised, with the reveal of an arena mode in Darksiders 2 from developer Vigil Games. Dubbed 'The Crucible' in the game, the mode pits the lovable goofball Death against wave after wave of incorrigible baddies. After wrapping up five waves, players can ...
Darksiders 2 comes a knockin' with TV ad
"Beyond Earth, beyond Hell, Death is our final salvation." What does that even mean? Can we get a theology professor in here to explain that? ...
Vigil: Darksiders 3 depends on Darksiders 2 sales, could be smaller in scope
Haydn Dalton, lead designer on Darksiders 2 at developer Vigil Games, has some interesting ideas for Darksiders 3 – if THQ decides to greenlight a sequel. If Darksiders 2 is successful, Dalton told VideoGamer, it's unlikely THQ would have Vigil shift development to another franchise. ...
Darksiders 2 rides in with two-minute in-engine trailer
Death's arrival is only a few weeks away on August 14. Putting live-action trailers aside, here's what the game will look like when it rides into retail. ...
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