[X360] Peter Molyneux leaving Lionhead and Microsoft to start fresh

[X360] Peter Molyneux leaving Lionhead and Microsoft to start fresh

The legendary game designer, who gave us Black & White, Fable and Syndicate, has announced via Twitter that he is leaving Lionhead and Microsoft. However, he confirmed in an interview with Kotaku that he'll be staying with them to see out development of Fable: The Journey for Microsoft Kinect serving as a creative consultant.

On Twitter Molyneux mentioned that he is taking part in a new company called '22 cans'.

"It is with mixed emotions that I made the decision to leave Microsoft and Lionhead Studios, the company that I co-founded in 1997," Peter Molyneux said to Kotaku.

"I remain extremely passionate and proud of the people, products and experiences that we created, from Black & White to Fable to our pioneering work with Milo and Kate for the Kinect platform. However, I felt the time was right to pursue a new independent venture. I'd like to thank the team at Lionhead, as well as our partners at Microsoft Studios for their support, dedication and incredible work over the years."

Microsoft added of Molyneux's departure: "As co-founder of Lionhead and an integral part of Microsoft Studios, Peter was the creative visionary behind the blockbuster Fable franchise, and one of our most passionate and influential developers for the Xbox 360 platform. He has made an indelible mark on the games industry and we wish him all the best of luck in his future endeavors."

It may be true that more often that not Peter Molyneux's ambitious projects didn't really live up to the hype he generated for him, but I'm sure he'll be missed at Lionhead. We look forward to seeing what comes from his independent venture, what are your thoughts on this situation? How do you think it will affect Lionhead and Microsoft?

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RE: [X360] Peter Molyneux leaving Lionhead and Microsoft to start fresh
Ive met him.

Just sayin

Yeah it know seems like they want to s*** all over the Fable name

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