🔥 Just got the tea on THQ Nordic's latest power moves! As a lifelong gaming nerd, I'm SO hyped about their 2025 strategy. Remember playing Sphinx and the Cursed Mummy back in the day? Well, grab your Joy-Cons because THQ just acquired its IP alongside War Leaders: Clash of Nations and Legends of War! 🎮 CEO Lars Wingefors spilled the beans in a press release, calling these "passion acquisitions" driven by fan love – not just profit margins. And here's the real kicker: they're developing TWO mystery games for Nintendo Switch right now! 🙌

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Why These Classics Matter

THQ's new IP haul includes absolute gems:

  • Sphinx and the Cursed Mummy 👑 (perfect for Nintendo's adventure-loving crowd!)

  • War Leaders: Clash of Nations ⚔️ (classic RTS vibes)

  • Legends of War 🪖 (tactical warfare gold)

Lars specifically shouted out Sphinx as "very well suited for the Nintendo audience" – translation: potential remaster incoming? 🤔 The studio's been flooded with fan DMs begging for these revivals. This isn't random; it's strategic nostalgia mining!

Switch Development Deep Dive

Get ready for:

  1. Two brand-new THQ titles exclusively in development for Switch

  2. Super-secret projects (details coming later this year!)

  3. Focus on Nintendo's hybrid console strengths

Lars confirmed: "We’re excited for Nintendo Switch and already have two other projects in development." That "other" implies these aren't ports of their new acquisitions. Switch owners, rejoice! 🥳

People Also Ask

  • Will Sphinx get a Switch remake? 🤷‍♂️ Not confirmed, but Lars called it "well suited" – major hint!

  • What genres are the new Switch games? 🎲 THQ's keeping mum, but their portfolio suggests RPG or action-adventure.

  • Why acquire niche IPs? 💖 Pure passion! Lars says they "love these type of games."

  • When’s the reveal date? ⏳ Later this year, per official notes.

This is HUGE for retro enthusiasts and Switch loyalists! THQ’s clearly betting big on Nintendo’s ecosystem while honoring gaming heritage. That fan-first acquisition approach? Chef’s kiss! 👌

💬 Your Turn! Which classic do YOU want remastered first? Scream it in the comments! 👇 #THQNordic #NintendoSwitch #GamingNews