The lack of follow-up in the over three weeks since the original report on Shacknews that ION Storm (Dallas) is closing down (story), which spurred a quick follow-up (story), as well as some denials (story) seemed to support the nature of those denials, but now a new report on MCV (thanks Matt Durant) adds fuel to the 'ION is closing' fire. The story offers the headline "Eidos to axe Romero HQ," though the use of the phrase "looks set" in the sub-headline "Ion Storm in Dallas looks set to be closed by Eidos, but the sister studio in Austin will expand," is decidedly less definitive. The quote that caps off the story is not concrete either, though at least, it certainly indicates that Eidos has been giving some thought to its relationship with ION Storm Dallas:

CEO Mike McGarvey told MCV: "We've made no public statement about Dallas yet, but the truth is a lot of money went in and not much came out. I'm sure those guys will be making games in the future, but whether or not it's with us remains to be seen."