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Gaming Thursday, November 29th 2012 at 8:30 pm

THQ Learns Humility, Offers Amazing Humble Bundle


Yet another Humble Bundle has arrived, but unlike the video game bundles of the past that were primarily of the indie variety, major third-party publisher THQ is stepping up to the charitable plate in an unprecedented move and offering a Humble Bundle of their very own. We’re not talking about their run-of-the-mill, rubbish assortment of shovelware based on Nickelodeon cartoons and Disney movies either. With great games like Company of Heroes — yes, with its expansions — ready to play on Steam, there couldn’t be a better way to give to a charitable cause.

In addition to Company of Heroes, THQ’s lineup also includes Darksiders (perfect for those interested in giving Darksiders II a spin), Metro 2033, and Red Faction: Armageddon. In addition to this bundle of Steam keys, you’ll also receive DRM-free soundtracks from the titles listed. As is the case with every Humble Bundle, you’re able to name your price when it comes to the donation, and it can be as low as $1 if you so choose. As an added incentive to truly give back, THQ is offering Saints Row: The Third as an unlockable if your donation exceeds the average amount — which currently is sitting at a respectable $5.41. It’s a very small price to pay for one more Steam key.

In the marketplace, this Humble Bundle offer would cost roughly $190, but this limited time offer’s ability to name your price means you could walk away with the best for less. Being generous with a donation over the market price wouldn’t hurt either. All donations received are distributed amongst the Child’s Play Charity, the American Red Cross, and THQ itself.

(via Humble THQ Bundle)

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  • DDD:

    F*ck this bundle, yes, it will sell well, even better than previous ones, but that was never the point of the *Humble* bundle; DRM free? No. Multiplatform? No. Money to devs? No. Humble? It’s a lame attempt of a dying publisher to save its ass using the -until now- respected brand of the Humble Bundle.

  • Jack Bond

    What DDD: said but add the fact that none of those games are worth wasting hard drive space on.

  • Anonymous

    The Humble Bundle was about charity before anything else. Some of its original limitations did make it great, seeing indie developers get a chance since they would be the only ones crazy enough to give games away. However, I think the charity aspect is more important and that is winning out here.

    Besides, the Humble people also do turn a profit, why does making a profit have to remove the humble aspect? In June the creator was even talking with Rock Paper Shotgun about opening a Humble store.

  • Anonymous

    CoH is one of the best RTS games out there hardly a waste of space.

  • fail

    *shrug* maybe now bigger publishers will see how awesome Pay-what-you-want-to is

  • http://geekvariety.tumblr.com/ GeekVariety

    Not having played the WW2 rts games I cant really speak to their quality but I can say that SAINTS ROW THE THIRD is one of the silliest, most fun games I’ve played in ages and well worth the price of this bundle if nothing else. RED FACTION isn’t a terrible game either. For the price this is a knockout deal and the fact that you can give money to a reputable charity is a huge plus. I plan on buying a few of these for friends for Christmas and donating to charity with the purchase.

    I always look forward to the Humble email and when I got this one yesterday my jaw dropped.