Corinne Yu, one of ION's highly regarded 3D programmers (her title is Director of Advanced Technology at ION), tendered her resignation Thursday. Yu is on her way to 3D Realms. One industry insider told GameSpot News, "If this is true, it's a big coup for 3D Realms. Some people consider her one of the top 3D programmers in the country."

　　George Broussard, 3D Realms' president, wrote in his plan file, "Exciting news! 3D graphics programming guru Corinne Yu... will be joining us soon to lead up development on our new next-generation graphics engine.... We are very excited about the future."

　　In addition, ION Storm's Chris DeSimone will be leaving ION for a new position on Terminal Reality's Nocturne title. DeSimone will aid TRI in creating levels and sets for the project

　　While the paperwork isn't complete, DeSimone will leave ION December 1. His resume includes work on Daikatana and Dominion. And he has worked at Rainbow Studios and 7th Level.

　　Nocturne is scheduled to release in October 1999.

　　ION's publisher Eidos Interactive released the following statement concerning departures from ION Storm:

　　In light of the recent departures of certain employees from ION Storm we remain fully confident in John Romero and the Daikatana Team's ability in completing Daikatana according to the current schedule. Despite the departures, with the game at its current state the vast majority of the tasks assigned to those choosing to leave have been completed. Daikatana is entering a Beta/QA stage and we feel safe in the knowledge that the remaining 20 plus members of the Daikatana team will complete this game with the level of polish and gameplay excellence expected in a John Romero title.

　　In addition, Tom Hall's Anachronox is still on schedule for its early fall release.

　　"I have personally spent a significant amount of time working with the staff and can tell you that the wealth of talent that remains on the project can get the job done," said James Poole, director of development at Eidos Interactive and executive producer of Daikatana and Anachronox. "In addition, the Eidos and ION Storm relationship has grown continuously since inception, and we are well aware of and support all decisions made by ION Storm management."