The Last Guardian has been kicked around the last few years, but Ueda says it be still happening.

Just because a company says “no comment” doesn’t mean it’s true, but when the question be as simple as whether a lauded, acclaimed employee like Fumito Ueda be still working for ye, that’s an easy one t' answer.

The rumors be true, unfortunately.

Sony has issued a statement t' Gamasutra confirming the lead designer on Ico 'n Shadow a the Colossus has officially left the company.

Ueda be still contracted t' work on the still-in-development The Last Guardian, 'n be apparently “committed t' completing” the game.

The Last Guardian be scheduled for a release in 2012, but the game has been delayed several times.