After that Peter Molyneux had left Lionhead to found the new study 22 Cans leaving his post of head and founder of the historical House of Black & White and Fable , which position he held at Microsoft Studios Europe, Lionhead Studios was left without a CEO. Today, the Colossus of Redmond announced that directing the study of Fable series is John Needham, one of the leading figures in the video game industry since 2001.

Needham was previously the head of Cryptic Studios, software house specialized in creation of MMO, and Gazillion Entertainment, which specializes in online games, as well as Vice President at Sony Online Entertainment.

To follow Needham's statement on the occasion of his appointment: " This is a historic moment in our sector and I am thrilled and honored to be a part of Lionhead Studios and Microsoft. Our vision is focused on creating innovative services and experience AAA game to Lionhead, and the rest of Microsoft Studios, which exploit amazing hardware and software platforms at Microsoft. Personally, I can't wait to get started. "

We cannot do anything but wish good luck for Needham this new path.