So it's basically the same thing, it's just that he's permanently away from fighting games.
Dark times, indeed.
Ono is actually working on a superproject which he wants to save fighting games with. He's probably exaggerating a bit, but it's definitely something he's super passionate about and a way to screw with Capcom while still helping the community he loves.
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Twostuck, Homestuck RPG: http://www.gamefaqs.com/boards/8-gamefaqs-contests/62168402