Gauntlet: Seven Sorrows Loses John Romero

Computer Games Magazine is reporting that former id Software and ION Storm designer John Romero has been let go from Midway, leaving the design of Gauntlet: Seven Sorrows entirely up to Josh Sawyer. In addition, Blue's News offers this confirmation from John himself:
Hey guys, I can definitely confirm that I have left Midway - I've been gone for about 3 weeks and Rhaluka and I have been traveling around and having fun together (a sort of honeymoon without going to tropical destinations).

Midway says that development of Gauntlet hasn't been impacted by my departure and is scheduled to ship this fall. I can't say anything more about the situation and hope you all understand. (smile)

I'm currently looking at lots of exciting developments right now and it'll be a couple months before I can announce my next destination.