THQ

THQ, originally known as Toy Headquarters, was an American video game publisher active from 1989 until its dissolution in 2013. The company published a broad range of titles across consoles, PC, and handhelds and expanded through the creation and acquisition of internal development studios.

During its height, THQ built a diverse catalog of franchises and licensed properties. It expanded by acquiring several studios, including Relic Entertainment and Volition, and by publishing both original IPs and games based on licensed brands. The publisher supported a wide array of genres, from real-time strategy to action and open-world experiences.

Facing financial difficulties amid a volatile market for mid-sized publishers, THQ filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in December 2012. In 2013 the company liquidated many assets and sold its studios and intellectual properties to multiple buyers, with some properties moving to other publishers and others forming the basis of new ventures.

Nordic Games, a relatively small Austrian publisher, acquired THQ's assets at auction and later renamed itself THQ Nordic AB. In 2016 the company adopted the THQ Nordic name as part of a broader rebranding and continued to publish titles under the THQ banner while managing a large catalog of former THQ properties.

Today, THQ Nordic operates as a game publisher and IP holder, maintaining a legacy as a significant mid-tier publisher of the 2000s. The THQ name remains a recognizable brand within the video game industry, reflecting the original company's enduring impact.