The ephemeral Take-Two vs. THQ saga has ended just as quickly as it began. Shots were fired, there was a bit of retaliation, and it’s now wrapped up with an apology.
After saying THQ wouldn’t last six months, Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick has apologized for his remarks.
Zelnick said in a statement:
“While discussing our strategy I spoke out of turn about someone else’s. It was inappropriate and I regret it.”
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THQ has been prompt in responding to Take-Two’s prediction about the company closing its doors in six months. In an official statement, THQ said that the remarks are “are irresponsible and false.”
The statement in full reads:
“Obviously, Mr. Zelnick’s perception of THQ is outdated and inaccurate. His comments are irresponsible and false. Perhaps he would be better off commenting on his own business.”
Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick was critical of THQ’s strategy in recent years. Zelnick also called out the company’s overall title efforts, noting that “the quality hasn’t measured up.”
Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick believes THQ is done for. Speaking at the MIT Business in Gaming conference today, Zelnick stated that the company won’t be up and running in six months time.
“THQ’s strategy was licensed properties, first and foremost. License stuff from other people, whether it’s UFC or WWE or a motion picture property, and make a game around that. And our approach, since we took over the company, is 100 percent owned intellectual property.
“The most important difference is quality. Take-Two has the highest quality ratings among third-party publishers, according to Metacritic and most people in the industry. Quality really, really, really matters. THQ has had some good game, but their quality levels aren’t even remotely … the quality hasn’t measured up.
“Strategy didn’t work and the execution was bad. To put it another way: the food was no good and the portions were small. THQ won’t be around in six months.”
It’s true that THQ has moved away from licensed products in recent years. However, Zelnick explained the shift to original IP can take quite awhile.
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