Electronic Arts lost a key member of their Madden development team, as senior systems designer Josh Looman announced he’s leaving EA.

Madden Designer Josh Looman Leaves

Looman, one of the key members of the Madden team, announced on Twitter today that he’s leaving EA after 17 years. Looman, in a letter, wrote that he was “extremely lucky to have this job and through it all, I’ve poured my heart and soul into this game for the fans.”

Looman said that after 17 years, he’s moving on to a new adventure, “one that has the potential to make a huge impact on the game industry and at the same time, allow me to spend more time with my wife and kids.”

You can find the full letter down below:

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