Many fans were questioning whether WWE would have needed to find a new home when their ten year contract with THQ expired this year. It seemed WWE and THQ are happy with their current relationship despite some minor issues, as both parties have signed a new eight-year contract effective as of January 1, 2010. Giving THQ yet another eight years to produce games exclusively for the WWE brand. WWE and THQ issued these following statements.
“This agreement ensures that WWE games will continue to be an important cornerstone of THQ’s annual release schedule for the long term,” said Brian Farrell, THQ President and Chief Executive Officer. “We look forward to working directly with WWE to expand their brand in the video game space through continued game play innovation and increased online delivery of WWE content.”
“As one of the most successful video game brands, WWE is excited to work directly with THQ to translate WWE’s colorful characters and ever-changing content into exciting and fresh video games for our fans,” said Donna Goldsmith, WWE Chief Operating Officer.
“This year’s highly rated WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2010 video game demonstrates the innovation and creativity that THQ brings to WWE,” said Vince McMahon, WWE Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. “This new licensing agreement will ensure that we continue our tremendous success in the video game industry in the years to come.”
Despite rumors of WWE switching to EA is looks as if THQ is here to stay and will continue to produce WWE games well into the next decade.
