Nordic Games Publishing was established in 2008 as a subsidiary of Game Outlet Europe. The company initially focused on publishing budget titles and family games like the We Sing series and Kart Racer. After acquiring the intellectual properties and brand of THQ in 2014, the company rebranded as THQ Nordic in 2016.
The publisher expanded its portfolio by securing distribution rights for various console platforms, targeting both casual and niche gaming audiences. Among its early software lineup, the company published
Dance Party Club Hits (2009) and
Truck Racer (2009), which catered to specific genre enthusiasts on Nintendo and PlayStation platforms.
In addition to original physical releases, the company engaged in high-profile distribution partnerships and compilation packages. It handled the European distribution of
MX vs ATV Untamed (2007) and its subsequent 2008 releases, establishing a relationship with racing game audiences. The publisher also compiled and distributed the
Darksiders Collection (2009), bringing popular action-adventure titles to a broader audience. Through these diverse offerings, including the interactive music title
We Sing (2009) and the arcade-style
Kart Racer (2009), the company built a robust catalog of physical software releases across Europe and other PAL territories before transitioning its corporate identity.