THQ - 2014 Line-Up Not Cancelled

The man who "heads up the IGDA Mobile Special Interest Group" is a man called Kevin Dent (pictured). He is also the man who told the world, via Twitter that THQ has "cancelled all of their 2014."

Yes, that's the Independent Game Developers Association that Kevin is speaking for.

Before we go on with Kevin's news, which he states "was actually for more than one source and more today", let's hear what THQ has to say:

"THQ has not cancelled its 2014 line-up, and has not made any decisions regarding the planned MMO. As part of the ongoing review of our business, we have made decisions to ensure that the company is strategically addressing the most attractive markets. As we have previously announced, we have dramatically reduced our commitment to the kids’ boxed games sector which leads to a significantly more focused release schedule moving forward. Our slate for calendar 2012 and beyond is focused on high-quality core games and continues to build our digital platform and business. We are excited for our pipeline of original and high-quality content along with our relationships with some of the best talent in the industry.

"Additionally, we are thrilled with the great performance of Saints Row: The Third, which on a like for like period in North America has tripled in sell-through from Saints Row 2. In addition, WWE ’12’s worldwide sell-through sales are up almost 40% year-over-year for the same sales period with fewer platforms. According to NPD, for the month of December and the 2011 year, THQ was the #5 publisher overall, #4 third party, with reported sell through growing over 18% in a market that was down almost 6%. And coming up next, we have two great titles for the first half of the year including UFC Undisputed 3 and Darksiders 2."

For his part, Kevin Dent told the world that, "For clarification, I think THQ shuttering is a long shot to say the least, they will either take financing or do a pipe. Money is cheap now."

Prior to this he pointed out - via Twitter in a "put lots of jobs at stake" sort of a way that, "Apparently, The Game Workshops MMO has been cancelled by THQ."

And he continued, "Also heard that THQ are offering themselves to Asian firms to increase value!"

As we say, THQ has commented. Give that the Tweet-rush hit on a Sunday, we don't know how the company's stock price has been affected. Right now, a share in THQ stands at: $0.660.