In their investors' conference call THQ's Chief Executive Officer Brian Farrell responded to a request asking for details on the release of S.T.A.L.K.E.R. that THQ did not expect sales figures like those for DOOM III. However, according to the company's view the Kiev based title was technologically on par with it. Due to prudence and the aim to ensure the best possible quality one had left the title out of the financial planing. Mr. Farrell did not rule out the option of a release in March, yet explained that because of financial planning purposes a mention was omitted. THQ would address the product closer to its launch. In addition, he pointed out that it was more difficult to keep a continuous eye on the development, caused by the geographic distance.