Gearbox Software has announced its purchase of THQ’s Homeworld franchise for $1.35 million, pending court approval in late May. Other bidders for the property included Stardock and Paradox Interactive, who were second and third in the bidding for the IP respectively.
“Gearbox Software has prevailed as the highest bidder in the acquisition of the Homeworld franchise from THQ. Brian Martel, Gearbox Software’s Chief Creative Officer, has great love and respect for Relic’s brilliant, fun and innovative game and personally spearheaded the acquisition,” wrote Gearbox PR man Chris Faylor. “Brian intends as first priority to direct Gearbox’s interest to preserve and assemble the purest form of the original acclaimed and beloved games, Homeworld and Homeworld 2, with the intent of making them accessible on today’s leading digital platforms.”
Source: GearboxSoftware.com
