Today, THQ Nordic announced that an asset purchase agreement with NovaLogic Inc. containing all games and/or projects owned by NovaLogic has been closed. This includes the rights to titles, such as Delta Force, Comanche, Joint Operations, as well as the NovaLogic. Terms of the sale were not disclosed.
Best known for its military shooters, Novalogic actively developed games from 1985 through the late 2000s. CEO and founder John Garcia accompanied the announcement with the following statement:
“After 30 years of creating ground breaking Computer and Video Games we are proud to pass the baton to THQ Nordic. As individuals, they are enthusiastic gamers and as a company have shown the agility and acumen needed to propel our industry towards a much-needed reset. We are happy to see the franchises we created in such capable hands.”
Meanwhile, Reinhard Pollic, THQ Nordic's Buisness and Product Development Director added the following about the publisher/developer's plan to revive the franchises:
“NovaLogic pioneered military simulations and military-themed multiplayer shooters with vehicular combat and also clearly targeted at an adult audience.“We are extremely satisfied with the new additions to our portfolio, and also very thrilled about how to continue some of said franchises, we are open for talks in this regard if any developer approaches us with a concept for a potential sequel to any IP.”
THQ Nordic receives the following franchises as part of the deal:
- Delta Force series
- Comanche series
- Joint Operations series
- Armored Fist series
- Tachyon: The Fringe
- F-22 – series
- F-16 series
- NovaLogic Trademark
- "and more…"