THQ completes purchase of ValuSoft

By Trey Walker, GameSpotPosted Jul 2, 2002 2:35 pm PT

The publisher extends its reach into the casual game market.

California-based game publisher THQ has announced that it has completed the purchase of ValuSoft, a company based in Minnesota that focuses on budget-priced games for casual computer users. The acquisition will expand THQ's distribution channels for mass-market PC games in the $9.99 to $19.99 price range.

ValuSoft recently published Ambulance Driver, Elite Forces: Navy SEALs, and WWII: Desert Rats. For more information about the company, visit the official Web site. To learn more about THQ, visit the official THQ Web site.

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