THQ Loves Cock Too!
Just the other day I was sitting around playing Hail to the Chimp with mah boo, and I found myself describing the game's independent-minded publisher, Gamecock, in very glowing terms. So I'm pleased as pickles to share the news that Gamecock Media Group has inked a deal with THQ that gives the latter exclusive rights to publish Gamecock titles in Australia and New Zealand.
All it takes to understand Gamecock's unique outlook is to read this statement by Gamecock's Harry Miller:
"We're delighted to have signed this agreement with THQ and to be able to offer our indie games to an ever wider audience", said Harry Miller, 'El Presidente', Gamecock Media Group. "By partnering with THQ in Australia we have another chance to ensure that gamers across the world can play games made by great independent developers. Personally, I've always been a fan of Australia, especially the indigenous species found there. I wanted to breed kangaroos, but my wife wouldn't let me".
From one wiseacre to another, I love Gamecock's relentless good cheer and irreverent sense of humor. They are, after all, in the business of fun - why not enjoy it?
PRESS RELEASE
GAMECOCK TEAMS UP WITH THQ APAC
Distribution Deal Agreed For Australia & New Zealand
LONDON, UK - September 3rd, 2008 - Gamecock Media Group today announced a distribution agreement with THQ Inc. (NASDAQ: THQI), giving them exclusive rights to license, market and distribute Gamecock Media Group titles across Australia and New Zealand for 2008. The agreement represents a significant step in the distribution of Gamecock Media Group titles and offers a range of titles with strong appeal for both casual and hardcore gamers across all major gaming platforms.
Based in Austin, Texas, Gamecock Media Group was founded by industry cocks Mike Wilson, Harry Miller and Rick Stults who previously made their mark on the video game industry at the helm of Gathering of Developers with an array of blockbuster titles.
THQ Inc. is a leading worldwide developer and publisher of interactive entertainment software. The company develops its products for all popular game systems, personal computers and wireless devices. Headquartered in Los Angeles County, California, THQ sells product through its global network of offices located throughout North America, Europe and Asia Pacific.
"We're delighted to have signed this agreement with THQ and to be able to offer our indie games to an ever wider audience", said Harry Miller, 'El Presidente', Gamecock Media Group. "By partnering with THQ in Australia we have another chance to ensure that gamers across the world can play games made by great independent developers. Personally, I've always been a fan of Australia, especially the indigenous species found there. I wanted to breed kangaroos, but my wife wouldn't let me".
"We are excited to be working with Gamecock Media Group", Martin Good, Senior Vice President - THQ Asia Pacific/Japan. "With exciting games like Velvet Assassin, Hail to the Chimp and Mushroom Men scheduled for this year, THQ are looking forward to bringing Gamecock titles to gamers across Australia and New Zealand. It's all about providing great gaming experiences to the market. We believe these do just that"
For more information about Gamecock Media Group please visit www.gamecockmedia.com. More information about THQ and its products may be found at www.thq.com and www.thqwireless.com.
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Posted to Meet-Ups, Miscellany on 3 September 2008
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This sounds great for GameCock, but after what they did at the 2008 Spike Game Awards, I have a hard time supporting them in anyway. I'm not excited for them.
What good games has Gamecock released? I can't think of any. Their upcoming games don't look terribly exciting either.