[RogerDodger]

Quote: Originally Posted by ggsimmonds

I think this will result in a step back for the series, but its not all unexpected. I remember watching Rex's interviews this past cycle and he wasn't exactly hiding the fact that he wasn't thrilled with certain decisions or mandates that were passed down (e.g. Longshot). He just didn't seem to have the same level of excitement and pride in the game as he had in years past.

I remember following his tweets when stuff was being announced and I recall him retweeting all of the announcements apart from the Longshot one. At least, not immediately.

Imagine if John Madden (who if I'm not mistaken used to be consulted for ideas and so forth back in the PS2 days of the series) asked them to cut his name from the game because it was no longer headed in the direction he was comfortable with. Unlikely - very, very unlikely, because it's a nice money maker for him - but wow, what a message that would send to EA Tiburon.