Nordic Games has given us the details on the upcoming Red Faction and Darksiders collections. They are expected to release sometime in the second quarter (April - June). The Darksiders Collection will be priced at $39.99 in the United States and is planned for PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and PC. The Red Faction Collection will be $29.99 and will be coming to PlayStation 3 and PC only.

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Nordic Games Licensing has paid $4.9 million to acquire Red Faction, Darksiders , MX vs ATV, and other game properties from THQ. Altogether, THQ raised $6.55 million in its final auction of its last remaining assets.

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Action-adventure game Darksiders II will be taken down from the Wii U eShop in Europe on March 31, 2013, according to The Nintendo Channel.

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Vigil Games Lead Combat Designer Ben Cureton and the rest of the Vigil staff cleaned out the office today, after Vigil was left untouched at THQ's auction. Vigil was shuttered, and as per THQ's letter to employees, everyone working there was laid off. In a post on NeoGAF, Cureton compared the scene in the office to a silent warzone.

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THQ has announced that 'The Demon Lord Belial', the third downloadable content pack for Darksiders 2, will be available for the Xbox 360, PC and PS3 in North America later today (December 4th). The European PS3 version will go live tomorrow (December 5th).

According to the official Darksiders site, "Little has been said of the struggles on Earth besides the story given to WAR by the Charred Council. Rumors have now surfaced that perhaps the Third Kingdom was not completely destroyed, and remnants of humanity still yet survive! It falls upon Death to seek out the truth and unearth a forgotten evil ... The Demon Lord Belial."

The Demon Lord Belial DLC will be priced at 800 MS Points / $9.99 and is included with the purchase of the Darksiders II: Season Pass.

The latest DLC for Darksiders II will drop just in time for what has to be Death's favorite holiday. Publisher THQ today announced Abyssal Forge will go live on PC, PlayStation Network, and Xbox Live on October 30, with a European PSN release following a day later.

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The Argul’s Tomb, and the Death Rides DLC Packs for Darksiders II are now available to download on Xbox LIVE, the Playstation Network and Windows PC. The European PS3 version will go live tomorrow on Wednesday 26th September.

Argul’s Tomb is a new gameplay zone, which includes two challenging new dungeons, new enemies to best, and unique legendary loot to collect. Those who purchased of the Limited Edition version of Darksiders II will find a unique code in their game box entitling them to download this first content pack for free. For all other customers Argul’s Tomb is available to download for 560 MS Points / $6.99.

As well as Argul’s Tomb, players will be able to purchase the Death Rides Pack, previously available only as a pre-order incentive. The Death Rides Pack adds around an additional two hours of side-quests to the main game and is available for 560 MS Points / $6.99.

Argul’s Tomb, Death Rides and all other pre-order DLC content will be included on the disc at launch for the Wii U.

THQ has today announced that Argul's Tomb, the first downloadable content pack for Darksiders II, will be available to download for the Xbox 360 and PC worldwide as well as PS3 in North America on Tuesday 25th September. The European PS3 version will go live the next day on Wednesday 26th September.

Argul’s Tomb is a new gameplay zone, which includes two challenging new dungeons, new enemies to best and unique legendary loot to collect. Tailored towards players that have finished at least the first three zones of the main game, Argul’s Tomb adds an additional challenge for gamers of all levels.

Those who purchased the Limited Edition version of Darksiders II will find a unique code in their game box entitling them to download this first content pack for free. Users should follow the instructions on the card to redeem their content. For all other customers Argul’s Tomb is available to download for 560 MS Points / $6.99.

Argul’s Tomb will also be included on the disc at launch for the Wii U version along with additional bonus content.

While it wasn't available during Nintendo's big Wii U event last week, THQ tells Polygon that Darksiders 2 will allow gamers to play the game entirely on the GamePad when it launches.

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THQ has confirmed that Darksiders II will be released for the Wii U system at launch and will include additional content.

The Wii U edition of Darksiders II will feature additional bonus-content not included with other formats. Included on the disc will be the first DLC expansion, Argul’s Tomb, as well as all pre-order bonuses from other editions, adding around five hours of playable content and new legendary weapons and armor.

Darksiders II on Wii U will take advantage of the unique Wii U GamePad, utilizing the touch screen to display map and objectives as well as giving quick access to abilities and Death’s inventory. The Wii U system’s gyro functionality will also be utilized to allow players to evade enemy attacks, manipulate objects in the world and steer their character during swimming and riding sequences.

Ryan Stefanelli, Producer of Darksiders II commented: “We are delighted that Wii U owners will be able to experience the vast world of Darksiders II at launch. The unique Wii U GamePad adds a whole world of possibility that we will be taking advantage of in this title.”

THQ has revealed that Darksiders 2 will include a Arena Challenge and New Game+ mode to help expand the life-span of the game once you have completed the games main campaign.

The Arena Challenge is a survival mode in which you'll face 100 unique waves of enemies. Every fifth wave, you'll be offered a choice between taking a prize or to fight on for another five waves for a better one. It's risky though as when you die you will go away empty handed.

Darksiders 2 will also include a New Game+ mode, which allows players to restart the campaign at a higher difficulty but with all skills and equipment from the previous walkthrough intact.

"The Arena Challenge Mode and the New Game+ function are the perfect way to continue building the ultimate Death even after finishing the main game," VP of global brand marketing Jim Huntley said in the announcement. "This upgraded and customized character can then be carried over into the upcoming DLC campaign missions."

Players of the first Darksiders will be rewarded with extra equipment when you play the sequel later this year, says THQ. If you've just played the first game, you'll receive a level five legendary armour piece known as the Pauldron of the Horsemen, which increases all of Death's stats and critical damage in the sequel.

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We’ve just released the first all-gameplay trailer for Darksiders II, which sees the most feared of the horseman of the apocalypse, Death, going up against some of the creatures from the game. The trailer shows off several key characters from the game, but we wanted to provide additional context as the game marches towards its August 14th release date.

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With Darksiders 2's release now being less than a month away - August 14th in North America and August 21st in Europe, THQ has released the first all-gameplay trailer for Darksiders II, which reveals the story of the game.

In the final installment of the Darksiders II "Behind the Mask" series. Vigil discusses skill trees, magic, and nearly limitless loot.

Lead designer Haydn Dalton was at large on the boards during this year's ComicCon in San Diego, carpeting the faithful with gristly fact-nuggets. Did you know that Darksiders 2's main campaign is around 25 hours long excluding sidequests, and that each of the game's four main areas is larger than the entirety of Darksiders 1? Because I didn't.

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THQ has today announced that all Darksiders II Limited Edition pre-orders placed via shopTHQ will receive an additional two downloadable content drops as well as an exclusive set of in-game armor and free shipping.

The Darksiders II Season Pass will entitle customers who pre-order the game via the shopTHQ to download the 2nd and 3rd DLC packs when they become available at no cost. All pre-orders will also automatically be upgraded to the Limited Edition version of the game which includes the first DLC drop, Argul’s Tomb. These DLC packs will include significant new single player content. The first drop, Argul’s Tomb, will become available roughly one month after the game ships.

On top of the DLC content packs users who pre-order via the shopTHQ will also receive a code to unlock the exclusive Maker’s Armor and Scythe set. Featuring upgraded stats and a unique design this will help players make a start on Death’s quest.

ShopTHQ also has available stock of the Darksiders II Collector’s Edition which has sold out at all other retailers. The Collector’s Edition will include The Limited Edition version of the game as well as a life-sized replica Death Mask with display stand, a unique Shadow of Death armor and scythe set with enhanced stats, a digital copy of the Darksiders II sound-track and a hard-cover Darksiders II art book. The Collector’s Edition is available in limited quantities for $99 USD.

Witness the epic conclusion of the Death Strikes videos, as Death brings even the mightiest opponent to its knees.