THQ may have gone through some rough times lately, but it's not out of the fight yet. In fact  THQ president Brian Farrell announced that THQ's DS platformer Drawn to Life will eventually be making its way to the Nintendo Wii. Farrell also commented on other THQ franchises, such as the Stuntman and Juiced series. Read what he had to say after the jump.

When the going gets tough, the tough gets on a canceling frenzy - and it appears that THQ may be in for a rough time this year, as they not only cancelled the PlayStation 3 version of Frontlines: Fuel of War, but a handful of other titles as well. More details in the full article.

Drifting has become very important in racing video game titles. There's no denying that players like it very much because of the following: it's fun, it's a skill, and it's for showmanship. The same things were in Juice Games and THQ's minds when they've implemented the trick on Juiced 2: Hot Import Nights.

"We strived to make sure that the player, no matter how skilled they are, came away from the event with a positive experience. Our goal was to make the player 'feel' like they were a great driver, that they'd really enjoyed the game and that they wanted more," wrote one Juice Games developer over at IGN Blogs.

The said developer further explained that players can try five different drift modes in Juiced 2: Hot Import Nights:

• Solo Drift: A target score is set and you are given a set number of laps in which to rack-up the necessary points. If you reach the target before the end of the last lap the event is won.
• Drift King: This time the race is against a group of drivers and the clock. When the countdown reaches zero the driver with the highest score wins!
• Twin Drift: It's a two leg race with each driver taking the lead position. The ultimate winner is the driver with the most points over the two legs. The twist lies with driver who has to follow the leader.
• Drift Endurance: You've got as many laps as you need to get a high score. Simple until you learn that once you begin a drift then you have to sustain it. You'll need to keep your speed up and make sure you chain around all of the corners.
• Drift Obliterator: Races take place over a set number of laps and a target drift score is set for each lap. The rest of the race is simplicity itself, make sure you've reached the target score every time you pass the start line.

Juiced 2: Hot Import Nights will be available on platforms PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, PC, Nintendo DS, PlayStation Portable, and PlayStation 2. The video clip below further explains the above mentioned drift modes.

See the video clip after the jump!

Juiced 2: Hot Import Nights, the second title in the Juiced series, is slated to be released on the DS, PC, PS2, PS3, PSP, and Xbox 360. If you're wondering why there's no release for the Wii, it's because Richard Badger believes that the porting approach taken by other racing games is completely unsuitable for the Wii.

"If I was doing a Juiced on the Wii, I would look at what the Wii's all about," Badger, the project lead for Juice Games and THQ's Juiced 2, told Eurogamer. "I don't want to play Need for Speed: Carbon on the Wii, though I'll happily play it on PS3 or 360. For the Wii version, I'd want something different," he explained.

Start dismissing thoughts of an altogether different title in store for the Wii, though. Eurogamer asked THQ about it, and while the company wouldn't rule out the possibility of the Juiced series hitting the Nintendo Wii in the future, there's nothing to announce just yet.

For those who missed the first couple of articles, Juiced 2: Hot Import Nights (HIN) is a multi-platform racing game about to set the tracks ablaze. It's modeled after Hot Import Nights, a street auto show that tours the US.

For Hot Import Nights junkies, the event is a mix of models, music, and of course, cars. It has a culture of its own and is the largest lifestyle custom car show in the US. For the game, Juice Games made sure that the event was captured as a whole and translated into an immersive game. Juiced 2: Hot Import Nights will feature track and drift/powerslide racing, next gen AI, and more customization than you could possibly ask for. There are 90 digitally scanned cars plus more that 250 aftermarket mods and numerous character features to mix and match.

The featured tracks are not closed to US locations but real-world locations around the globe. It also showcases a feature called "Driver DNA", which records players' driving styles or traits. The player DNA profiles will join the ranks of some celebrity DNA and will be available for download - for online gaming systems. Speaking of which, Juiced 2: Hot Import Nights will allow players to customize their own car, handpick a crew and race. For cash or for your car. Yup, gambling is a part of HIN hence the integration in the game. You can do it as a spectator but if you really want to play a risk taker, pink slip (when drivers bet their cars) bets can also be made. You can wager on live races with up to 1000 other players.

There have been no announcements regarding Juiced 2: Hot Import Nights' release. We'll keep you posted, though.  Meanwhile, you can check out these screenshots and a lone high res art screen.

More screenshots after the jump!

Juiced 2: Hot Import Nights (Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, PSP, DS) from THQ is definitely looking to impress, and THQ has released a whole lot of screenshots to show for it.

Juiced 2: Hot Import Nights sure looks a lot like Need for Speed, or perhaps prettier. This new racing title is built around Hot Import Nights (HIN) - an auto show/event. As we check out these screens, we come to think about all the wonderful customization available. And look at the detail of the different environments and cars.

We'll keep our eyes peeled for more info regarding Juiced 2: Hot Import Nights. For the meantime, check out these cool screenshots.

The rest of the screens right after the jump!

Can you smell that? Burnt rubber always gets our adrenaline pumping. (This writer got addicted to Need for Speed Underground and is always glad for new racers.) Juiced 2: Hot Import Nights will be zooming to the shelves in September of this year.

Info is always best taken straight from the horse' mouth, and it's a good thing Gamespot was able to score an interview with Richard Badger, project leader at Juice Games. Hot Import Nights is actually an auto show that showcases tuner import cars. The game is basically built around Hot Import Nights (the event), having sections of a city roped off for different events. The interview is smattered with in-game footage featuring some great cars and different locations.

And Badger indicates that there might be some downloadable content in the future as they're still waiting for the manufacturers' blueprints. (Skyline... *glazed eyes*) Juiced 2: Hot Import Nights will be released on PS2, PS3, PSP, Xbox360, PC, and DS. Before this writer totally geeks out, we'll leave you to watch the video.

Juiced 2: Hot Import Nights developed by THQ will soon be on the DS. The game is also set to be released for the PSP, PS2, PS3, Xbox 360, and even for the PC. This release is good news for those who need a break from playing Need For Speed Underground 2 on their DS'.

So what sets Juiced 2 apart from the rest? One of the main features that it has is the regular occurrence of Hot Import Night events. These events allow players to showcase their cars and skills to a worldwide audience (well, at least to those who own the game from our understanding). 

There will be multiple race modes, cars, and after market mods for the cars but no specific details have been disclosed. If this tickles your fancy, keep checking QJ. We'll post more updates as they happen.