Troika Games Liquidating?!

I hate to be the one to bring more bad news about Troika to the surface, but it appears that the studio behind Arcanum, Temple of Elemental Evil, and Vampire: Bloodlines will be selling off their office equipment this weekend. Why would I say such a thing? Because of this post on No Mutants Allowed, confirmed by one of Troika’s former employees. The “sale” advertisement:

LIQUIDATION SALE
After 7 exciting years, and 3 published games, Troika Games is closing its doors forever!
EVERYTHING MUST GO!
* Computers – P3 & up
* Monitors 13″ – 21″
* Desks
* Chairs
* Conference Tables
* Filing Cabinets
* Cubicle System
* Canon Copier
* and much more!
Saturday, Feb. 19th 9am – 1pm only 17991 Cowan in Irvine (Cash & Carry)
Let our loss be your gain.
Please feel free to forward this email to anyone that may be interested in the sale.

How could a company that has produced three high quality RPGs, all of which are on my all-time favorite list, be forced to liquidate their offices? I’m speechless.