It's always sad to hear about studio closures, no matter the developer. It means the possible death of franchises, but most importantly that some people are now without a job.
THQ confirmed today the closing of two of its studios, one being THQ Digital Warrington located in the UK and the other being Kaos Studios, developers of Frontlines: Fuels of War and Homefront.
The only insight THQ has given into the closings is "it has made a strategic realignment within its internal studio structure..."
Apparently the employees at both studios have been notified and "will have the opportunity to interview for open positions with the company globally."
As for Homefront, THQ apparently sees the franchise as something worth keeping around and has turned the development of the franchise to it's Montreal studio.
Say what you will about Kaos's previous efforts, but they did have some pretty neat ideas that I hope carry over into future THQ titles. Good luck to those guys in finding another studio to call home.
Source: joystiq.com
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