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THQ Going to Try Different Monetisation Models

Posted on November 3, 2011 by GazD

THQ’s Brian Farrell states that the upcoming Warhammer 40k: Dark Millennium Online will utilise a ”flexible”monetisation model so they can ”exploit the game on a worldwide basis.” The Vigil developed MMO won’t have ”just one business model,” but will employ ”other monetisation mechanisms”and the team … Continue reading →

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Dark Millennium Online – Release Date March 31, 2013

Posted on October 4, 2011 by GazD

THQ lets slip the *planned* release date of Dark Millennium Online Check it out here http://www.thq.com/us/warhammer-40000-dark-millennium-online/ Tip received from Gosh in the forums Update: ”It has come to THQ’s attention that some media are reporting that we’ve announced game details and a release date … Continue reading →

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Dark Millennium Online, Released Next Year?

Posted on August 9, 2011 by GazD

THQ’s recent press release hints at Dark Millennium Online being released next year. Vigil Games, developing Darksiders(R) II and next year’s MMO Warhammer 40,000: Dark Millennium Online(TM) For the full press release head here.

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Dark Millennium Online to Have Elements of Space Marine

Posted on July 15, 2011 by GazD

In a talk with Eurogamer marketing manager James McDermott said that Dark Millennium Online will contain some of the combat elements of their latest title Space Marine He adds that Vigil Games, the developer currently working on the MMO, has also … Continue reading →

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E3 2012 More Than a Crappy Trailer

Posted on June 16, 2011 by GazD

In an interview with Eurogamer Danny Bilson promised a playable version of Warhammer 40k Dark Millennium at E3 2012. Here is the full interview. “Next year, I promise you, next E3,” was THQ core games boss Danny Bilson’s response when … Continue reading →

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E3 2011: Dark Millennium Online Trailer

Posted on June 7, 2011 by GazD

E3 2011 Dark Millennium Online Trailer

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THQ Reports Fiscal 2011 Fourth Quarter and Year End Results

Posted on May 3, 2011 by GazD

Farrell continued, “We expect to generate significant growth, profitability and cash in fiscal 2012, driven by the latest installments of multi-million unit selling franchises, Saints Row, Red Faction, Warhammer 40,000, MX vs. ATV, UFC, WWE, and uDraw. We are creating … Continue reading →

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THQ Secures New Multi-Year License Agreement for Warhammer 40k

Posted on April 26, 2011 by GazD

THQ and Games Workshop Announce Multi-Year Extension of Warhammer 40,000 Video Game License Agreement AGOURA HILLS, Calif. & NOTTINGHAM, United Kingdom, Apr 26, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) — THQ (NASDAQ:THQI) and Games Workshop (LSE:GAW.L) today announced a multi-year extension to their … Continue reading →

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Projected Costs for Dark Millennium Online

Posted on March 10, 2011 by GazD

THQ executive vice president and CFO Paul Pucino said the company is projecting costs in the $50 million range to get its first MMO, the Warhammer-licensed Dark Millennium, to market in 2012, putting the title’s development budget at “the high end … Continue reading →

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Another Confirmation on DMO Release Date

Posted on March 2, 2011 by GazD

One of THQ’s biggest upcoming releases is the MMO Warhammer 40,000 Dark Millennium Online, a game Farrell expects to build on 6 million units shipped of THQ’s Warhammer 40,000 PC strategy games. “What’s transformative about an MMO is if you get it … Continue reading →

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