THQ has announced it will acquire Big Huge Games, the developer of well-known PC franchise Rise of Nations, making the Maryland-based studio a wholly-owned subsidiary.

Speaking to Gamasutra, THQ executive vice president of worldwide studios Jack Sorensen revealed that a new IP from Big Huge Games is currently in development, but wouldn’t divulge specifics.

The big RPG, we always felt [RPGs were] a big hole [in our portfolio]. When we signed it last year, we felt it was a relief to find something of this quality and innovation. But what sealed the deal was another game we can’t talk about. At minimum, it adds to the idea that Big Huge is a big generator of original IP, and can offer something new and exciting for us.

THQ Acquires Rise of Nations, Catan Developer Big Huge Games [Gamasutra]

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