THQ’s auctioning off of its many properties was a bittersweet moment. With renewed energy and a fresh outlook, the hope is that Company of Heroes can thrive under the SEGA company banner, while franchises like Homefront will continue to evolve under the creative direction of Crytek. Then Ubisoft swept in and bought the South Park brand, saving from ruin a highly-touted game and giving Trey Parker and Matt Stone’s baby a stable environment in which to grow. Will it work? – – – As Obsidian puts the finishing touches on their next role-playing game, South Park: The Stick of Truth,…