THQ closes Universomo studio
Finnish mobile studio enters liquidisation but publisher pledges continued mobile support
THQ has confirmed the closure of its Universomo studio, a studio that had formed a part of its Wireless division and been responsible for mobile adaptations of Up, Star Wars: The Clone Wars, De Blob and Wall-e.
Despite the closure however, the publisher said in a statement that it remained committed to mobile gaming.
"We are very excited about digital gaming and have increased our investment in this area," a spokesperson told ME.
"We have more than 15 games and entertainment applications scheduled for release on mobile handsets this year. That said, we did place Universomo into liquidation.
"We have determined to develop digital games using a global network of external developers as well as our recently announced THQ Digital studios."