Ian Cummings Leaves EA/Tiburon

Hallelujah!

Back to the days of taking skill to be good at the game!

http://www.pastapadre.com/

Check the first update about the title push back.

the article stated; "Multiple sources have informed me there are some major changes taking place at EA Tiburon specifically relating to the Madden NFL franchise. Several high level members of the development team are apparently on their way out and may be joining a new studio that is being founded by a former Tiburon executive. When made public some of the names exiting the studio will be immediately recognizable to those who closely follow the series.
On Friday The Orlando Business Journal reported on the new social gaming studio, to be known as Row Sham Bow, that is creating 60 “high wage” jobs in the Orlando area (also home to Tiburon). Job postings for the company began going up earlier this month.

It is unknown at this time what if any impact would be had on the development of Madden NFL 12 or even if those individuals would be leaving immediately. As of publish time request for comment from EA Sports had not been returned."

it doesn't specifically mention Ian Cummings here but maybe what i have in bold is an indication that he may be one of the executives being released, fired or re-signing?

~Mili

this is kinda good.
good because the game has just been terrible.
bad cause the game is getting pushed back and there isnt a head person in this operation

Mili it said towards the end-

"It is unknown whether the release date shift is due to the labor strife the NFL is facing, the departure of key development team members, or a combination of both. As I reported on Twitter this morning, creative director Ian Cummings is one of the names on the way out"


Ian cummings or not, we will all get M12.. lmao, let the complainin start then..

I understand the game wasn't GREAT the way ian did it but lets all remember that doesn't mean that someone new will make it better it could get worse

Ian leaving is the worst thing that could have happened to madden. Mark my words

it is?! i was under the impression that most of us disliked this whole mantra of:

1. slant out the short side flanker
2. streak the short slot
3. drag long slot
4. streak long flanker
5. block RB
6. close eyes
7. press a button
8. touchdown

this game has been terrible since Ian took over with the mantra of "make anyone able to pick the game up and compete"

I really dont think that one person will make or break the bank.

it will be interesting to see what happens. Madden will be just fine.

I'd argue that Ian Cummings broke the game AND the bank.

I mean Madden sales are way down since he took over, and the game sucks.

Only good can come from this partnership ending.

Good riddance.

yeah one person couldnt have been the problem its the whole team

He isnt just 1 person, he is the lead developer.....And he isnt the only 1 out. A few SENIOR DEVELOPERS are leaving as well