THQ annonce l'acquisition de Vigil Games. Basé au Texas, ce studio est dirigé par David Adams anciennement directeur - créateur chez NCSoft et par le célèbre dessinateur de Comics Joe Madureira. Vigil Games travaille actuellement sur un projet pour les systèmes nouvelle génération pour une sortie en 2008. Plus d'info dans le communiqué de presse international ci-dessous.

THQ ANNOUNCES ACQUISITION OF VIGIL GAMES

AGOURA HILLS, Calif., March 16, 2006, - THQ Inc. (NASDAQ: THQI) today announced the acquisition of Vigil Games. Based in Austin, Texas, the team at Vigil will be led by David Adams, previously creator/director of several projects for NCSoft and famed comic artist Joe Madureira, best known for his work on Marvel Comic's Uncanny X-Men and his creator-owned comic series Battle Chasers. Vigil is currently working on new content for next-gen scheduled for release in 2008.

“The team at Vigil is comprised of some of the most talented designers, artists and technologists in the industry,” said Jack Sorensen, executive vice president of worldwide studios, THQ. “This acquisition is part of our Studio System strategy, which is designed to foster a singular vision and unique culture at each of our studios. Our system allows us to leverage resources across our entire development organization to the benefit of each of our studios.”

“When evaluating publisher opportunities, our goal was to find a partner that provided unmatched global marketing and sales expertise,” said David Adams, General Manager, Vigil Games. “We were pleased to learn that THQ’s value proposition to developers doesn’t stop there. Our team will also benefit from the company’s unique Studio System approach and development outsourcing program.”

Vigil’s first project – a totally original property for next-gen systems – is expected to be announced later this year.