Screenshots were posted on Reddit that THQ’s Community Manager, Mat Everett, was supposedly contacted yesterday via Steam chat to place an finish to the rumor however were later found to be edited. Everett stated later within the day that he was removed from his laptop, or any laptop with access to Steam on it.
Last night THQ issued an officer statement to reply to the speculation.
“THQ has not cancelled its 2014 line-up, and has not created any selections concerning the planned MMO. As a part of the continuing review of our business, we've got created selections to confirm that the corporate is strategically addressing the foremost enticing markets. As we've got previously announced, we've got dramatically reduced our commitment to the kids’ boxed games sector that ends up in a considerably a lot of centered unharness schedule moving forward. Our slate for calendar 2012 and beyond is concentrated on high-quality core games and continues to make our digital platform and business. we have a tendency to are excited for our pipeline of original and high-quality content in conjunction with our relationships with a number of the most effective talent within the trade.
Additionally, we have a tendency to are thrilled with the nice performance of Saints Row: The Third, that on a like for like amount in North America has tripled in sell-through from Saints Row a pair of. additionally, WWE ’12′s worldwide sell-through sales are up virtually four-hundredth year-over-year for identical sales amount with fewer platforms. consistent with NPD, for the month of December and therefore the 2011 year, THQ was the #5 publisher overall, #4 third party, with reported sell through growing over a hundred and eightieth in an exceedingly market that was down virtually 6 June 1944. And springing up next, we've got 2 nice titles for the primary 1/2 the year together with UFC Undisputed three and Darksiders a pair of.”
Sources:
http://games.ign.com/articles/121/1216592p1.html
http://icrontic.com/article/thq-downfall-rumors-spread-like-wildfire
