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When THQ's assets were auctioned off, everyone was surprised that Vigil Games – creators of the lauded Darksiders series – was not picked up. According to THQ president Jason Rubin, it wasn't because of a lack of quality. He told us about a game Vigil was working on codenamed Crawler... More

Starting tomorrow, PlayStation Plus members will be able to download Vigil Games' Darksiders for free. If you plan on staying up to start your download, be warned, it won't be available until the PSN Update hits. I recommend going to bed and dreaming about riding into the apocalypse rather than... More

THQ's Chapter 11 filing has revealed the titles of four of the company's current projects, including the game Patrice Désilets is working on at THQ Montreal. Polygon ferreted the game titles out of THQ's legal documents, which reveal what each company is working on. They are as follows... More

Darksiders II's second DLC offering hits PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and PC marketplaces on October 30 for $9.99 (or 800 Microsoft Points). This DLC pack adds the Shadow Lands, a new swamp-themed zone holding two dungeons infested with new enemy types. THQ's offiicial Darksiders II website says... More

Joe Madureira has announced that he is leaving Vigil Games, the studio he cofounded in 2005. Madureira, the creative director behind the Darksiders games, says that he is moving on to pursue "new adventures." He revealed his departure in a Facebook status update . "Farewell and best wishes... More

THQ released details and new screenshots of Darksiders II for Wii U. This version is one of 23 total Wii U games coming out for the system's launch on November 18. The entire game can be played on the Wii U GamePad. Additionally, item management, maps, and abilities can be accessed trough the screen... More

The Darksiders II release for the Wii U is not only a launch title for when the system hits on November 18, this version also includes five hours of extra content, THQ claims. THQ says the Wii U version has additional bonus-content not included with other formats. Included on the disc will be the first... More

By now, many of you are nearing the end of Darksiders II, or are on your second playthrough of it. You've undoubtedly unearthed hundreds of pieces of loot, but have you found a hidden GnoMAD Gnome yet? Vigil Games has hidden four of these terrifying lawn ornaments in Darksiders II. Dark Hawk Gaming... More

Jesper Kyd's Darksiders II score is one of the best game soundtracks of the year. Now, you have the chance to win one of 10 copies of the double CD. It's easy to enter, just send and email with the subject line "Darksiders II Soundtrack" to the following email address: darksidersiisoundtrack... More

UPDATE: We've selected our four winners: ExParte , Mr Hobo , Corkscrew42 , and triedallthem . Please check your messages on the Game Informer site, so we can get you your prizes. Also, thanks to everyone who entered and keep checking back for for contests! We're so excited about today's Darksiders... More

A friendly skirmish produces a great reward. Thane, the gigantic, bearded trainer at The Forge, teaches Death new attacks, and always wants to spar. If you best him in battle, he reveals the location of four beasts as four separate side quests. Although you can challenge Thane early in the game, you... More

THQ revealed a special bonus armor and weapon for those who completed or played the first Darksiders game. If you simply played the game, you'll be able to unlock the Pauldron of the Horsemen, a level 5 armor that boosts all of Death's stats and critical damage. If you finished the first game... More

A two-disc soundtrack for Darksiders II releases worldwide on August 14, the same day the game is available. The soundtrack is composed by Jesper Kyd, who's worked on a laundry list of video games, including Borderlands and Assassin's Creed. The soundtrack is available at retail as well as Amazon... More

In the Darksiders II Soul Harvest iOS app, players can compete by "harvesting souls" of others who check into nearby locations via Facebook. The app is free and only available in the U.S. and Canada. You'll be able to unlock a number of rewards, including an in-game weapon, the first issue... More

THQ clarified the release date for Darksiders II this afternoon. The game will ship on August 14, 2012. CEO Brian Farrell noted that pre-sales for the game are up five times compared to the first Darksiders during the same time period. THQ also said Darksiders II will have double the marketing budget... More

It's been suspected that a delay might be coming for THQ's Darksiders II, and now it's official. The game will now come out for Xbox 360, PC, and PS3 in August rather than June. In a to-the-point FAQ , Vigil states that this is being done purely for polish reasons, dismissing the talk of... More

THQ previously announced it was shipping Darksiders II in June. Now, that might not be the case anymore. In a recent interview with Ripten, VP of Core Games Danny Bilson was asked about the possibility of the game being delayed past its June 26 date due to the recent restructuring and subsequent layoffs... More

Developer Vigil Games confirmed in an interview that Darksiders II is launching on the Wii U day one. Speaking to Digital Spy, lead designer Hayden Dalton said the Wii U version is being developed alongside the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 versions. There's a small team dedicated to creating unique... More

Stand up and make yourself heard! THQ is letting fans pick the cover art of the Darksiders II Collector's Edition. You can go on Facebook right now and vote for your preferred cover (through Friday, March 9), and if you do that as well as share your selection with friends on Facebook, you will have... More

The sequel to the original Darksiders is coming late June, THQ announced. Darksiders II hits stores on June 26 in North America and June 29 in Europe, and includes a plethora of retailer exclusive pre-order content. GameStop, Best Buy, and Amazon will all have exclusive content. Here is what you get... More