Nordic Games exec: Expect new games for THQ’s smaller properties — but not Darksiders

Nordic Games Group chief executive officer Lars Wingefors told GamesBeat about his plans for the future of his new properties.

GamesBeat weekly roundup: A new social gaming King, big Xbox announcement May 21, and more

If you follow VentureBeat but don’t regularly check our GamesBeat site, here’s a list of the best video game stories we ran over the last seven days that you may have missed.

Darksiders lead designer has a message for the new owner

Former Darksiders lead designer David Adams wishes Nordic Games the best with the franchise.

THQ to sell off Homeworld, Red Faction, Darksiders in last auction

THQ wants to raise more money by selling off six major assets.

GamesBeat weekly roundup: THQ asset auction, Legend of Zelda in HD, and Atari is bankrupt

If you follow VentureBeat but don’t regularly check our GamesBeat site, here’s a list of the best video game stories we ran over the last seven days that you may have missed.

There may be life for Darksiders and other unsold THQ franchises after all

Fans of Darksiders can take some comfort in knowing that there is still hope left for the franchise.

THQ auction results: Sega buys Relic, Ubi gets THQ Montreal, Koch lands Volition, and more

THQ auctioned off its properties and assets today as ordered by Delaware bankruptcy court.

Concept art vs. character models: A visual comparison (gallery)

See the transformation from concept art to 3D models for 15 video game characters like Cortana, Nathan Drake, and Bayonetta.

Game industry pros confess their piles of shame!

Everyone has a list of really important games they just haven't played, so we tricked some of the most influential people in the industry into revealing their piles of shame.

In Darksiders II, Death overstays his welcome, but he can still wield a scythe with style (review)

Darksiders II offers up melodrama, beautiful environments, and subtle touches that make it worth your gaming time and dollar.

What goes well with a new game? A free old game

In recent years, developers and publishers have offered alternatives to "cat helmets" and night-vision goggles by giving away full versions of older games with the purchase of new ones.

Gamers: Get the most out of your Android device

We've looked long into the eyes of the Android, and we've come back with 10 must-have games, the best alternative app stores, and other tips for getting the most out of your mobile device.

The 6 best game endings of all-time (and how BioWare would ruin them)

Video game endings tend to feel a lot like an afterthought. Whereas a bad movie only ever consumes two hours of your life, games can have you playing upwards of 100+ hours before reaching the finale, and quite often that …