THQ and Big Huge Games team up for new Role Play experience

Mike Bantick
Friday, 04 May 2007 17:08

Your IT - Entertainment

Still a long way off, but is great to see collaboration that may bring some original content to the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 consoles.

2009 is the target date for a new fusion of games publisher THQ with developer Big Huge Games.  Most importantly this means the talents of Ken Rolston will be employed to bring his design to the game.

Rolston is attributed to a role in the creation of the last two iterations of Elder Scrolls; Morrowind and Oblivion and has a 25-year Role Playing experience pool to draw from.

“I’m flabbergasted by the talent, craft and boundless energy of the Big Huge Games team,” said Ken Rolston, lead designer, Big Huge Games.  “In such splendid company, I’m privileged to embark on a bold pilgrimage to create a refreshingly original RPG experience.  I know eager game fans will share our excitement as we reveal further details in the coming months.”

“THQ has built its business by identifying the right content to compete and win in the genres gamers are most passionate about,” said Kelly Flock, executive vice president of worldwide publishing, THQ.  “Partnering with Ken Rolston and the rest of the team at Big Huge Games is a major win for THQ and marks a bold, first move into the traditional Role-Playing Game space.”

“We’ve wanted to do an RPG for years and I think we have a great direction that will knock everyone’s socks off,” said Tim Train, president and COO of Big Huge Games.  “THQ’s ability to create and grow new intellectual properties, and their reputation for fantastic developer support, made them the ideal partner to bring our dream game to market.”