Thief III in 3rd person?

[DJC]

Check out the news item I've just posted here:
http://www.thief-thecircle.com/shownews.asp?id=1528

So, what do the Eidos population think this means? I'm of the opinion that a third person option could make the game far too easy, allowing the player to see round corners before they get to them. Or is this only an option for the Xbox?
Erk