Phil Frazier is Leaving EA Sports Tiburon

[roadman]

Quote: Originally Posted by TheShizNo1

Doesn't matter. It's gone down hill. He's to blame also. He got old and stale, just like the game. Like a bag of Doritos that's been in the cabinet for too long.

So, if Madden 12 is a great game, you still calling him out?

[bkrich83]

Quote: Originally Posted by RememberMe12

I would say he had less to do with it than declining sales because of a stale franchise mode which changed their direction from gimmicks to actual improvements in the game.

LOL. You've got to be kidding.

Everyone is an expert on the inner working of a dev team.

[N51_rob]

I wonder if the guys who are replacing Ian and Phil are going to be as accessible as their predecessors? Say what you want about those guys they did interact with the hardcore fan base a lot especially in the development of Madden '10. Which was the last madden I played. I will be picking up '12 but I remember how many little things (like cleats) that the hardcore radiance was able to get into Madden 10, correct sized helmet logos were another. FWIW.

Best of luck to Phil, Ian and the rest of the guys that are leaving.

[Afrikan]

I'm not going to sugarcoat anything. I'm happy with ALL the changes so far with EA Tiburon. I don't know if anyone was holding anything back or if some left for more money. All I know is I'm looking forward to the future.

No need to criticize former employees like some of the Madden fanboys did with David Ortiz. But I understand why some are still bitter with the recent regime.

[RememberMe12]

Quote: Originally Posted by bkrich83

LOL. You've got to be kidding. Everyone is an expert on the inner working of a dev team.

And you are?

[jeremym480]

You know my philosophy... Everyone at every job will leave or be replaced someday. So, unless your the owner of the company and plan on selling the company or closing shop, it really doesn't matter. Sure, there may be an adjustment period but, in the end everyone is replaceable.

With that said, good luck in your future endeavors Phil

[RememberMe12]

Quote: Originally Posted by roadman

Since he was the leading developer, I think he probably had a lot to say about the upcoming franchise mode.

Im sure declining sales didnt change their direction at all then.

[bkrich83]

Quote: Originally Posted by RememberMe12

And you are?

No, but I've made no claims to be. Nor do I let an agenda override logic on such matters.