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Volition: Saints Row’s ‘juvenile’ tone doesn’t hurt sales

By:  Eddie Makuch The “juvenile” tone of the Saints Row series does not hurt sales, but in fact is a component of the franchise’s success. That’s according to Volition producer Jim Boon, who told OXM that fans have spoken and they enjoy the series’ irreverent nature. “Ultimately, I don’t think that Saints Row‘s tone gets in the way of bigger sales. If anything, I think our tone is … Continue reading Volition: Saints Row’s ‘juvenile’ tone doesn’t hurt sales

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Saints Row IV launching August 20

By:  Eddie Makuch A teaser trailer for the already-confirmed Saints Row IV today reveals the open-world action game will launch in North America August 20 for current-generation consoles and PC. A launch for the rest of the world is slated for August 23. In development at Volition Inc., Saints Row IV will be published by new franchise owner Deep Silver, which acquired the developer and the series for $22.3 … Continue reading Saints Row IV launching August 20

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THQ files for bankruptcy

By: Eddie Makuch Beleaguered Saints Row publisher THQ has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, the company announced today. It has entered into an asset purchase agreement with a bidder to acquire “substantially all of the assets of THQ’s operating business.” This includes the company’s four wholly-owned studios and games in development. “The sale will allow THQ to shed certain legacy obligations and emerge with the … Continue reading THQ files for bankruptcy

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Saints Row: The Third expansion cancelled

By: Jane Douglas Saints Row: The Third – Enter the Dominatrix standalone expansion scrapped, to be rolled into Saints Row 4. Saints Row publisher THQ has announced Enter The Dominatrix will no longer be released as a expansion for Saints Row: The Third. The expansion, announced in May, will instead be incorporated into the next full game in the Saints Row series, due in 2013. … Continue reading Saints Row: The Third expansion cancelled

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