Developer and publisher THQ is going through some, how shall we say this, mid-life crisis problems as of late. Problems that are forcing them to close a studio, give up on certain franchises and cancel games. Oh bother ...According to THQ's financial outlook that was just released, THQ confirmed that both their Stuntman and Juiced franchises haven't performed as well as they expected and they will not be making any more games in either franchise. THQ also confirmed that they've canceled the PS3 version of Frontlines: Fuel of War, the PS2 version of Destroy All Humans! Big Willy Unleashed and stopped development on one of their unannounced 2010 releases, closing the studio behind it (Concrete Games). They say they're "trimming the fat", we say there's trouble in paradise.
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1-24-2008 @ 2:51PM
xenocidic said...
yea, did anyone actually enjoy Stuntman: Ignition?
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1-24-2008 @ 2:52PM
Tony said...
I thought the demo was kind of neat, but really, it's kind of just an exercise in memorization. It's not something I'd pay for.
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1-24-2008 @ 3:04PM
Chester said...
WOW! Really? Two complete crap games dropped. What a suprise!
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1-24-2008 @ 3:12PM
Big Filth said...
I liked stuntman ignition. definitely worth the price of admission.
Fun when you have a friend over to see who can hit 5 stars first.
lots of good things about the game.
if you could get it at a discount, I would recommend it for some fun
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1-24-2008 @ 4:11PM
stukorn said...
praise allah!
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1-24-2008 @ 4:22PM
bugatti23007 said...
Why does THQ even bother making those games they can't compete with Midnight Club,PGR,Forza,Twisted Metal,Full Auto, or Gran Turismo.
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1-25-2008 @ 7:41AM
ShadowedAsh said...
Full Auto? Wow. Just wow.
1-24-2008 @ 4:26PM
nerrrrrrd said...
only good thing about juiced was the european commercial for the game. all commercials should be like that.
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1-24-2008 @ 6:58PM
badarsemother3k said...
I never liked Juiced but I did like the first Stuntman and the Ignition demo. I think I will pick it up on the cheap sometime.
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1-24-2008 @ 7:44PM
Modeps said...
Ignition was a lot of fun.
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1-24-2008 @ 10:03PM
refinedsugar said...
Not really all the surprised when I read this a day ago. The driving genre is way overcrowded, Juiced was kinda so-so, and we all know how badly Stuntman sold, so that's that.
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1-25-2008 @ 9:35AM
Boff said...
I can't believe they cancelled a game with 'Big Willy Unleashed' in the title. If that's not destined for greatness, then I don't know what is.
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