THQ gives up UFC license to EA, receives 'undisclosed cash payment'

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It's something that THQ, Electronic Arts (EA), and the UFC are doing in the video game market. With the co-founder of Naughty Dog, Jason Rubin, taking over as THQ's President, big changes are coming.

In fact changes such as this one have already made their mark. THQ has relinquished their rights to publish UFC games to EA. THQ received an "undisclosed cash payment" from the video game sports juggernaut.

Best Buy selling UFC Undisputed 3 for $39.99 until Saturday (May 5)

Best Buy is giving UFC gamers a limited time deal. Now until Saturday (May 5), the electronic juggernaut will be selling UFC Undisputed 3 for $39.99.

THQ's third UFC game was released on Feb. 14 for Xbox 360 and PS3. The game has been plagued by online issues. These include server errors and record resets, both of which have not been fixed.

If you haven't been sold on UFC Undisputed 3 due to those issues, perhaps $39.99 is tempting. If not, we don't blame you.

UFC Undisputed 3: Knee to the Chin Montage (Video)

Perhaps nothing is more satisfying in UFC Undisputed 3 than giving your a opponent a knee to the chin as he shoots for a takedown. Deadlyrushn has uploaded his online montage of stuffing shots in the most brutal way.

[UPDATE] UFC Undisputed 3: Stat Update available now

Let's balance things out, shall we?

THQ has been working closely with the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) to deliver stat updates to UFC Undisputed 3. The first update is available on Xbox Live and PSN now.

These stat changes are based on each fighter's recent performances. See the list of changes from the Undisputed Community below:

NOTE: Updated because THQ released the update early.

UFC Undisputed 3: 100 Incredible Knockouts Challenge (Video)

Show Me King is back at it. The uploader has released his latest UFC Undisputed 3 video, with 100 knockouts including those from Pride Mode. He also challenges viewers to subscribe so he can continue releasing these montages.

UFC Undisputed 3: 'Fight of the Night' DLC pack available now

J-Lau, Ares, Hands of Stone, Do Bronx, Rumble ... oh my!

As if the large UFC Undisputed 3 roster wasn't enough, THQ has added some more. Joe Lauzon, Rory MacDonald, Sam Stout, Charles Oliveira, and Anthony Johnson are now available on Xbox Live and PSN.

The "Fight of the Night" DLC pack costs $4.99 on PSN and 400 Microsoft Points on Xbox Live. Check out the DLC trailer below:

UFC Undisputed 3: 35 Knockouts in less than two minutes (Video)

ShowMeKing has posted a UFC Undisputed 3 knockout video. To be exact, he's uploaded 35 knockouts in one minute and 57 seconds. No TKO's here, folks. They're out cold.

UFC 144: Quinton Jackson vs. Ryan Bader fight simulation (Video)

The Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan will host UFC 144. The co-main event will feature former UFC light heavyweight champion, Quinton "Rampage" Jackson against top ranked light heavyweight, Ryan Bader. THQ has posted a prediction video of the fight using UFC Undisputed 3.

UFC 144: Frankie Edgar vs. Ben Henderson fight simulation (Video)

THQ continues their UFC Undisputed 3 prediction videos with the main event to UFC 144, which will air live on pay-per-view this Saturday night (Feb. 25) at 10 p.m. ET from the Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan. Lightweight champion Frankie Edgar will defend his title against Ben Henderson.

UFC Undisputed 3: Multiplayer information (Video)

Game Center snagged an interview with UFC Undisputed 3 producer, Neven Dravinski to discuss the game's multiplayer. In the past, the Undisputed series has been plagued by laggy connection. 2009's online was a mess, while 2010 improved but had its issues.

Reminder: UFC Undisputed 3 live stream today (Feb. 7) at 5 p.m. ET

THQ and Machinima will team up to deliver an early access UFC Undisputed 3 stream today (Feb. 7) at 5 p.m. ET.

The game comes out in seven days for Xbox 360 and PS3 and will cost $59.99. If you haven't pre-ordered for the Contender Fighters Pack, click here for more information.

Alistair Overeem is also free DLC, but only if you take advantage of the official UFC Facebook fan page. For more information on that, click here.

Watch the live UFC Undisputed 3 stream below:

UFC 143: Nick Diaz vs. Carlos Condit fight video simulation

THQ has uploaded a fight simulation video, predicting the outcome of Nick Diaz vs. Carlos Condit, which will take place this Saturday night (Feb. 4, 2012) from the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas for UFC 143. UFC Undisputed 3 will hit stores Feb. 14 for Xbox 360 and PS3.

UFC Undisputed 3: Gameplay with Tito Ortiz (Video)

G4TV and the X-Play crew sat down with UFC Undisputed 3 producer, Neven Dravinski and former UFC light heavyweight champion, Tito Ortiz. Dravinski talks about the new submission system and other gameplay features while Ortiz gives his opinion on how the game emulates his style.

UFC Undisputed 3 commercial "This is the Moment" (Video)

At UFC 126, the top pound-for-pound fighter in Mixed Martial Arts (MMA), Anderson Silva earned the knockout of 2011 when he delivered a front kick to the face of Vitor Belfort. So it's no surprise that the knockout of the year would be relived in video game form for the UFC Undisputed 3 commercial.

UFC Undisputed 3 career mode details revealed

So, you wanna be a fighter?

If that's the case, then you'll have to prove you're worthy by climbing up the ranks in UFC Undisputed 3. In the previous game, there weren't many training options in career mode outside of sparring. Now you'll be punching the heavy bag, flipping tires and doing sprawl drills.

THQ and Yuke's wanted to give fans more freedom with the mode, so now you are no longer forced to leave WFA, the organization you start for. As you work your way up the UFC ladder, you'll be getting offers to fight in Pride FC.

Also new to the game this year is the ability to move up in weight. Want to have light heavyweight champion, Jon Jones battle heavyweight title holder, Junior dos Santos? Well now you can.

Watch the UFC Undisputed 3 career mode in action below:

Free Alistair Overeem DLC offer extended to UFC Undisputed 3 release date

Looks like the dream to select "The Reem" is not over, yet.

THQ originally planned to end its "Get Alistair Overeem DLC" promotion this past Friday (Jan. 20, 2012), but they are extending the offer until the UFC Undisputed 3 release date (Feb. 14). If you haven't nabbed the free DLC fighter, you can do so on the game's official Facebook fan page.

Of course if codes run out for both the Xbox 360 and PS3 versions, the promotion will end sooner.

UFC Undisputed 3 demo roster revealed

"Here ... we ... go!"

Two light heavyweight and two middleweight stalwarts will be playable in the UFC Undisputed 3 demo.  These fighters are former UFC titleholder Quinton Jackson, UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones, UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva and former Pride FC champion Wanderlei Silva.

You can test your skills inside the Octagon tomorrow (Jan. 24) on Xbox Live and PSN.

The demo roster was revealed on the official THQ Facebook fan page. The game will be released for Xbox 360 and PS3 on Valentine's Day (Feb. 14).

UFC Undisputed 3: Play-by-Play Trailer

The UFC Undisputed series has been praised for having some of the best commentary in sports games. Now, THQ is looking to give gamers even more audio content in the third game with pre-fight and entrance commentary of the combatants. In addition to UFC commentators Mike Goldberg and Joe Rogan making their return, Stephen Quadros and Bas Rutten call the action in Pride mode.

UFC Undisputed 3: Free Alistair Overeem DLC offer ends Friday (Jan. 20)

If you dream to play as "The Reem," your chance is ending soon.

Late last year, THQ revealed that Alistair Overeem would be available as a free DLC fighter if you go to the official UFC Undisputed 3 Facebook fan page. This Friday (Jan. 20), that offer ends.

Overeem made his UFC debut against Brock Lesnar on Dec. 30, 2011 at UFC 141. "The Reem," finished the former UFC and WWE champion in the first round.

The former Strikeforce, Dream and K-1 champion will now meet Junior dos Santos and a date to be announced for "Cigano's" heavyweight title.

Watch the promo video for the Overeem DLC after the jump:

UFC Undisputed 3: Introducing featherweight contender Chad Mendes (Video)

Tomorrow night (Jan. 14, 2012) Chad Mendes will challenge UFC featherweight champion, Jose Aldo for the 145-pound title at UFC 142. The event will come to you from the HSBC Arena in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil at 10 p.m. ET on pay-per-view. THQ has uploaded a short pre-fight video of Mendes' doppelganger.