Itagaki quits Tecmo

http://www.gamespot.com/news/6191979.html

Quote :

In a statement released to the media, Itagaki said that he was leaving Tecmo due to unpaid bonuses, and that he is suing the Japanese company for 148 million yen ($1.4 million). The head of Team Ninja stated that his last day on the job will be on July 1, 2008.

"Before the start of development on Dead or Alive 4, Tecmo Co. Ltd. had agreed to pay a completion bonus to me for this Xbox 360 title, which I produced. However, when the time came for the actual payment, Tecmo Co. Ltd. went against its previous agreement and refused payment. President Yoshimi Yasuda chose not only to violate this agreement, but also turned defiant, telling me 'if you are dissatisfied with the decision not to pay the bonuses, either quit the company or sue it.' In addition, he made demeaning remarks about me to my subordinates and colleagues, causing me significant emotional distress and worsening my personal relationships and work environment. Thus, I have no choice but to resign from Tecmo Co. Ltd.," the statement said.

Kinda sucks, but ya gotta do what ya gotta do

so were did he go?

no where yet, hes too busy sueing them right now

serves them right then. think Nintendo will pick him up?

I would be smart if they did.

He created Tecmo Super Bowl for the SNES and has created the Ninja Gaiden series. (hence the name 'team ninja')

I still feel he has a legit beef, but until he either creates his own company, or gets picked up by one of the big 3, the only thing we can look forward too is the lawsuit