Madden Creative Director, Ian Cummings is Leaving Tiburon

[evad]

Did not expect this.

[PantherBeast_OS]

Yea I'm a bit shocked at Ian leaving aswell. I never thought he would of jumped ship. But oh well he had a good run while it lasted. I guess he wanted to leave and do better things in his life I guess. I'm thinking Josh Looman maybe one of the others leaving aswell. Not sure yet but I have that strange feeling about this one. But Ian you will be missed.

[MrSkagTrendy]

Why are they all leaving mid-cycle? What is going to happen to Madden 12...

[Hassan Darkside]

Caught me off guard. I wonder if this is similar to Mike Wang leaving the NBA Live team because they didn't share the same vision. If so, we all know how that story ended.

However, I am anxious to see what the future entails for these ex-Tiburon guys.

[mvb34]

So this explan to me why on twitter he'd say follow Fillycheze for Madden 12 news.. Best wish Ian..

[jeremym480]

Well at least he got the surprise onside kicks in... Every time I try one I'll think of him and pour one out for him.

In all seriousness, I can't fault anyone for trying to better oneself by taking a better job opportunity. Best of luck in the future Ian (and whoever else is leaving).

[PantherBeast_OS]

Quote: Originally Posted by MrSkagTrendy

Why are they all leaving mid-cycle? What is going to happen to Madden 12...

Madden 12 will be fine bro. They are already doing demo to the press this week to get ready for the draft. These few guys leaving ain't going to hurt the game that much. I'm sure EA got this under control.

[Cre8]

Who is stepping in?... That is the question.

Is it too much to read into the format that these guys are going into (facebook mini-games) and wonder if that had anything to do with the product we have seen since Madden 09?