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In April, Funcom announced it was developing Age of Conan: Hyborian Adventures, a hybrid single- and massively multiplayer role-playing game based on author Robert E. Howard's Conan stories and novels. The promising-sounding title was music to PC gamers' ears, but it shut console jockeys out. Furthermore, the game will not let players take control of the titular barbarian himself--a disappointment to hardcore fantasy geeks.

Luckily, today brought news that will hearten those who yearn for the high adventure of the Hyborian Age. THQ announced it has signed a pact with Paradox Entertainment to make games based on Conan. The rights to the franchise are owned by Paradox Entertainment and Conan Properties International, the company created to manage the Conan properties following Howard's death.

The THQ-Paradox deal is a multi-year agreement for PC, mobile, handheld, and current- and next-gen console games. "THQ's proven success with high-profile licensed properties will ensure Conan games deliver an interactive experience worthy of a truly legendary character," said Fredrik Malmberg, head of licensing and creative affairs at Paradox Entertainment. "Developing next-gen console games is a huge commitment and we're happy to be working with one of the strongest companies in the video game industry."
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Read More / Source: GameSpot