02:05 PM - April 12, 2011 by Benicio10
According to PastaPadre, Ian Cummings, Creative Director of the Madden franchise, is leaving Tiburon.
He also states there are quite a few other big names going with him.
What do you think about this news?
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02:05 PM - April 12, 2011 by Benicio10According to PastaPadre, Ian Cummings, Creative Director of the Madden franchise, is leaving Tiburon.
He also states there are quite a few other big names going with him.
What do you think about this news?
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Not having more than a one sentence interaction with Ian makes it hard for me to feel anything good or bad about him leaving. He was the head for the last 3 Maddens that I've bought, and from that stand point, I was not a fan. I can honestly say that Madden lost my favor when it hit next gen, but in particular 09 to the present has been a disappointment for me. Is it Ian's vision of the game that did it, probably not, so I can't place all the blame on him. Will this mean a new direction for Madden, probably not, I assume that the NCAA team will simply take over the development of Madden from 13 on. So what does all of this mean for Madden, probably nothing. Those of us who were jumping ship are still waiting for a savior while those who stayed on for the ride most likely won't notice a single bump in the road.
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Sad to hear that Ian is leaving as I think Madden was finally taking some steps the right direction.
Very nervous about the future of Madden. I fear their vision is geared towards the causal fan and online players.
Who worked on Madden 05? That's the last great Madden IMO.
Very nervous about the future of Madden. I fear their vision is geared towards the causal fan and online players.
Who worked on Madden 05? That's the last great Madden IMO.
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Well, we don't know if they were FIRED. But let's just say they were so it makes things interesting. And let's get a podcast on this. It's good to throw in the old podcast for times like these.
Let's all just speculate!
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Best of luck in the future, Ian!
Like Ian or not, one thing he did that was great IMO was open up the line of communication with the Madden developers.
I hope whoever is next in line will continue the same communication with the community.
Like Ian or not, one thing he did that was great IMO was open up the line of communication with the Madden developers.
I hope whoever is next in line will continue the same communication with the community.
Maybe I'm out of place as I didn't read the entire thread but this is not shocking at all...It's obvious Madden wasn't going in the direction he'd like so getting a better and higher paying job is a no brainer.
IMO
EAsports and it's games are for online..
Their nothing but "Street Fighter"
IMO
EAsports and it's games are for online..
Their nothing but "Street Fighter"
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Ummmm I fail to see anywhere that this is more than just speculation.
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seriousluboy83 @ 04/12/11 05:59 PM
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Well enlighten us then my brotha
If this is true, which no one with any authority on the matter has confirmed, then there has to be more behind it then just money. If EA were happy with him wouldn't they match the offer ? If Ian was happy where he was wouldn't he stay or let EA try and counter the offer ?
There is a lot more to this then we know/will ever likely know
And hey, hopefully if Ian leaves it will shake the place up and they will make Madden new and exciting (wishful thinking probibly)
There is a lot more to this then we know/will ever likely know
And hey, hopefully if Ian leaves it will shake the place up and they will make Madden new and exciting (wishful thinking probibly)
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That being said, I find it unlikely Pasta is wrong on this one.
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Blitzburgh @ 04/12/11 06:01 PM
Well, I think it's pretty safe to say that Madden is rolling down hill and is now getting a bit out of control. It's one thing to lose one programmer or something to try and better himself but to lose multiple highly competent team members is very scary for the series. There is obviously something going on internally that made them say time to jump ship now and take a different opportunity. You just don't leave a great position that you enjoy unless, well you voice keeps falling on def ears.
All you business men out there know what I am saying. We all want to have our work be seen and our voices heard. If you are constantly being shut down on your creative ideas then you start to look for better opportunities. It's pretty obvious this is what these guys did. I commend them and wish them well!
All you business men out there know what I am saying. We all want to have our work be seen and our voices heard. If you are constantly being shut down on your creative ideas then you start to look for better opportunities. It's pretty obvious this is what these guys did. I commend them and wish them well!
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seriousluboy83 @ 04/12/11 06:02 PM
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I know what his point is but he has more hands on information than we do at this point...which is why I said "enlighten us"
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BlackJack_Williams @ 04/12/11 06:03 PM
If this is true, good for him. If he is unhappy, I hope he finds a place that will do better for him
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