All is not well for THQ. The company is sinking and flailing, due to debts and losses, and it’s responding by cutting back on jobs, pay and the kinds of games it’ll make. Now, it’s CEO Brian Farrell is saying that a big part of its problems is because people didn’t like the uDraw GameTablet. more »

There is a niche market for augmented reality shooting games on mobile devices. These games use a smartphone’s camera and accompanying software to bring actual gameplay into the real world. In an attempt to make this experience more enjoyable, a company called Metal Compass is releasing a peripheral for smartphones called the XAPPR gun.

The PlayStation Vita technically won’t be released for everyone until February 22, 2012. Unless people pre-ordered, then they get it February 15, 2012. However, it turns out there’s an even quicker way to get your hands on the new handheld. Starting today, select GameStop stores will have Vitas set up for people to play. Yes, more »

European gamers won’t be able to launch nukes or throw flaming chainsaws in Twisted Metal on February 14. Eat Sleep Play co-founder David Jaffe confirmed on NeoGAF the localization process is taking longer than expected in Europe. A new release date hasn’t been set, but Jaffe heard Twisted Metal might be available in Europe on more »

Are you up for a free game? PopCap and Starbucks has you covered this week. Participating Starbucks locations have chosen Bejeweled as its Pick of the Week. That means you can pick up a free Pick of the Week card at Starbucks that contains a download code for Bejeweled. You don’t even have to purchase more »

Xbox Live Gold access has already been granted to everyone until February 5, but we won’t have to wait too long before free Gold access will become available again. The Mass Effect 3 demo, which will be released on February 14, will unlock Xbox Live Gold until the full game launches on March 6.

Morning everyone! Brace yourself for a good casual game round-up. This week a surprising number of games were released and they cover multiple genres. You have eight to choose from! People who prefer mainstream games can go through new hidden object adventures or time management simulations, while people who like more unusual games can check more »

As part of its third quarter fiscal 2012 earnings report, THQ revealed estimated release dates for more than 10 upcoming games. Most of these games are expected to be released in THQ’s fiscal 2013 year which runs until March 2013. There are also a few others titles such as inSANE which should come out in more »

THQ announced its third quarter financial earnings for fiscal 2012 earlier today. One interesting note in the publisher’s financial report declared the end of uDraw hardware. THQ will rely on its core games and digital revenue until it can become profitable again.

The mystery that is Lollipop Chainsaw is slowly being revealed, though really there isn’t too much to keep secret about a zombie beat’em up starring a former cheerleader. Still, as the release window draws near, Warner Bros. Interactive, Kadokawa Games and Grasshopper Manufacture have decided to get people excited by announcing three pre-order promotions for more »