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| Quote: | Something's happening at Infinity Ward right now.
A source close to the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 developer just informed me that a "bunch of bouncer-types" just showed up outside of the Infinity Ward offices unannounced. When approached by employees, the non-uniformed "bouncers" were unwilling to disclose why they were there.
"Everyone is on edge," said my source.
Infinity Ward studio heads Vince Zampella and Jason West reportedly met with Activision this morning and have not been seen by Infinity Ward staff members since. My source did not delve into specifics, but described the relationship between Infinity Ward and Activision lately as "tense."
The mood around the Infinity Ward offices is currently described as "freaked out" and "confused."
"We just wanna make our games," said my source.
I've contacted Activision for comment on the ongoing situation at Infinity Ward. Stay tuned.
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| Quote: | UPDATE 10:07 PM: More developments on the situation at Infinity Ward have come to light.
A screen shot surfaced from Jason West's Facebook page at Kotaku with the status update "Jason West is drinking. Also, unemployed." I can confirm from a source that's friends with West that update did actually come from West's account.
West also updated his Linkedin profile to appears to reflect a change in employment.
"President/Game Director/CCO/CTO Infinity Ward
January 2001 – March 2010 (9 years 3 months)"
While this doesn't yet provide much insight into what actually happened at Infinity Ward, it confirms there are changes afoot at the Call of Duty developer. As soon as I know more, you'll know more.
Read more: http://g4tv.com/thefeed/blog/post/702911/Security-Appears-Unannounced-At-Infinity-Ward-Studio-Heads-Missing-Staff-Freaked-Out-.html#ixzz0h04k8eu7
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Parallax_
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| Posted: Tue, 2nd Mar 2010 08:17 Post subject: |
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This sounds fucking strange, IW's latest games have earned hundreds of millions in sales.
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| Posted: Tue, 2nd Mar 2010 08:28 Post subject: |
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serves him right for what he did to the pc version
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| Posted: Tue, 2nd Mar 2010 08:37 Post subject: |
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| Quote: | UPDATE 11:20 PM: It turns out Activision may have showed their hand in this matter earlier today.
In an SEC filing made earlier today, Activision cited a human resources investigation into "into breaches of contract and insubordination by two senior employees at Infinity Ward."
Based on the information we currently have, at least one of those employees may have included Infinity Ward CTO Jason West. It's possible Vince Zampella is the other unmentioned employee.
"This matter is expected to involve the departure of key personnel and litigation," read the Activision's filing. "At present, the Company does not expect this matter to have a material impact on the Company."
UPDATE 11:11 PM: Infinity Ward community manager Robert Bowling has vaguely addressed the situation.
"I should also say, while I appreciate all the calls, tweets, messages and hearing my ringtone a lot," said Bowling on his Twitter account, "they're in vain - as I have no info." |
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| Posted: Tue, 2nd Mar 2010 08:39 Post subject: |
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Maybe they were trying to break off from activision?!
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| Posted: Tue, 2nd Mar 2010 09:47 Post subject: |
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| Posted: Tue, 2nd Mar 2010 10:01 Post subject: |
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Double Fine's Tim Schafer, who had his own troubles with Activision over the release of Brutal Legend, recently commented on Twitter about what's happening between Infinity Ward and Activision.
"Getting mad at Activision for this kind of thing is like getting mad at an ape for throwing feces," said Schafer. "It's just how the beast communicates."
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| Posted: Tue, 2nd Mar 2010 10:37 Post subject: |
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http://www.gamespot.com/news/6252657.html
| Quote: | | Top Infinity Ward devs fired for 'insubordination,' |
yeah thats right bobby kotick, rake in billions with a game and then fire the guys who pay for your viagra, hookers and blow. Since EA has kind of redeemed itself over the past years, Activision is sure to secure its position as frontrunner of the shittiest corporate fuckup since the invention of latte drinking douchebags.
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| Posted: Tue, 2nd Mar 2010 10:42 Post subject: |
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something rather soothing about all this... iw getting fucked after they fucked us...
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| Posted: Tue, 2nd Mar 2010 10:52 Post subject: |
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meh.. go ahead without me, this isnt a fight i care the least about
ill stand up when someone fucks with cd projekt red or bioware 
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| Posted: Tue, 2nd Mar 2010 12:02 Post subject: |
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Off-topic: how 'fused' are Activision and Blizzard? Is Blizzard still it's own boss?
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| Posted: Tue, 2nd Mar 2010 12:15 Post subject: |
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| adastar wrote: | | serves him right for what he did to the pc version |
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| Posted: Tue, 2nd Mar 2010 12:25 Post subject: |
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| Mister_s wrote: | | Off-topic: how 'fused' are Activision and Blizzard? Is Blizzard still it's own boss? |
100% own bosses.
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| Posted: Tue, 2nd Mar 2010 12:25 Post subject: |
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| Mister_s wrote: | | Off-topic: how 'fused' are Activision and Blizzard? Is Blizzard still it's own boss? |
| Wikipedia wrote: | Activision and Blizzard Entertainment still exist as separate entities. The holding company does not publish games under its central name and instead uses its subsidiaries to publish games, similar to how Vivendi Games operated before the merger. The merger makes Activision parent company of Vivendi Games former divisions.
While Blizzard retained its autonomy and corporate leadership, other Vivendi Games divisions were not so fortunate. |
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| Posted: Tue, 2nd Mar 2010 12:35 Post subject: |
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You guys are fucking Retarded, you Shouldnt Be Angry againts Infinity Ward...
Its all about ACTIVISION. Fuck them, Those are the one responsible for Everything.
Do you really think that IW 100 Employes Company is responsible for all what happen, they are just SOFTWARE DEVELOPPERS...
OPEN YOUR EYES,
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| Posted: Tue, 2nd Mar 2010 12:38 Post subject: |
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Yeah sure, the developer is innocent the publisher ruined the franchise! If IW wasn't with Activision, we would have the best game evah! OPEN YOUR EYES!
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| Posted: Tue, 2nd Mar 2010 12:40 Post subject: |
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When you party with the devil, you better be ready for the consequences.
It's as much as IW fault as it's Activison. IW was bending over, we can't blame activision for serving the stick.
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| Posted: Tue, 2nd Mar 2010 12:41 Post subject: |
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well, alltho we don0t know the exact circumstences on who made what decisions, i also think it is more likely that most of the major decisions came indeed from AV and not IW. This includes IWNet matchmaking and no dedicated servers. There is simply no reason for IW to NOT adding them on their own (especially since the whole code is still there from MW1).
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| Posted: Tue, 2nd Mar 2010 12:42 Post subject: |
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I so hope bowling bites the dust..
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| Posted: Tue, 2nd Mar 2010 12:46 Post subject: |
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i loled about this all 
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| Posted: Tue, 2nd Mar 2010 12:48 Post subject: |
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Another thing I hope, is that someone sheds some light, on what went out there with the release of IWNET and no dedicated servers.
| Lutzifer wrote: | | and yes, mine is only average |
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| Posted: Tue, 2nd Mar 2010 12:48 Post subject: |
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| adastar wrote: | | serves him right for what he did to the pc version |
+ 800
Hope they make a new shitty little ecompany and start making games for the iphone or some shit like that. (no dedi on those needed,too!)
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| Posted: Tue, 2nd Mar 2010 12:49 Post subject: |
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| StrEagle wrote: | | Another thing I hope, is that someone sheds some light, on what went out there with the release of IWNET and no dedicated servers. |
There is nothing to bring to the light, they just wanted to annoy us by making us wannabe console people 
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| Posted: Tue, 2nd Mar 2010 13:10 Post subject: |
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Activision. nuff said.
We should embrace indy development. period.
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