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Subject: THQ : Alive and Kicking
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popcap 16.01.12 - 04:55am
Over the weekend, a giant rumour popped up claiming that major publisher THQ was effectively done for. Specifically, it suggested the company's entire 2014 lineup had been shelved, and that its major MMO project based on the Warhammer 40K franchise had been binned.Today, THQ refutes those rumours.The company's statement in full reads: * +

popcap 16.01.12 - 04:56am
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. * +

popcap 16.01.12 - 04:56am
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. * +

popcap 16.01.12 - 04:57am
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 percent year-over-year for the same sales period with fewer platforms. * +

popcap 16.01.12 - 04:58am
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 percent in a market that was down almost 6 percent. And coming up next, we have two great titles for the first half of the year including UFC Undisputed 3 and Darksiders 2. * +

popcap 16.01.12 - 05:01am
Read it and weep Guillium . * +

guillium 16.01.12 - 05:03am
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play.con 16.01.12 - 05:04am
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