[All] Activision ousts Infinity Ward studio heads

**AMEX** · 03-02-2010, 08:54 AM

G4's The Feed, which has been in communication with a source at Infinity Ward, reports that organizational changes may be in effect at the FPS developer's offices. The source claims 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." In addition, The Feed notes that Infinity Ward's studio heads, Vince Zampella and Jason West, were not seen by fellow staff members after a meeting with Activision on Monday morning. A desk guard at Infinity Ward's offices was unable to confirm any of the events to Joystiq, and calls to community manager Robert Bowling went unanswered at the time of writing.

Apparently, on Monday Activision filed a Form 10-K with the SEC, which is basically an overview of the company's financial condition, and includes any information that could possibly affect that condition. This filing states, "In November 2009, the Company released Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2, a game developed by one of the Company's wholly-owned studios, Infinity Ward. As noted above, Modern Warfare 2 was the best selling console title in the U.S. and Europe in 2009. Consistent with past practice, the Company intends to release a Call of Duty game in 2010 developed by another wholly-owned studio. The Company is concluding an internal human resources inquiry into breaches of contract and insubordination by two senior employees at Infinity Ward. This matter is expected to involve the departure of key personnel and litigation. At present, the Company does not expect this matter to have a material impact on the Company."

Co-studio head Jason West has reportedly changed both his Facebook status and LinkedIn page to indicate that he is no longer employed. As soon as we get more news, we'll pass it along.

[Thanks to everyone who sent this in!]

**timmy** · 03-02-2010, 08:58 AM

Guess they should have fixed the glitches sooner.

**Cr@xheadMcgee** · 03-02-2010, 09:06 AM

I guess IW is pissed with CoD Franchise.

**MikeD814** · 03-02-2010, 09:16 AM

I just read about this an hour ago. They better keep working on the DLC.

**Raven Rogen** · 03-02-2010, 09:16 AM

wait... wtf is going on?

oh and i still haven't played this shitty game in a long time.

**MikeD814** · 03-02-2010, 09:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Raven Rogen

wait... wtf is going on?

oh and i still haven't played this shitty game in a long time.

Getting Bad Company 2 today? I should be on all night.

**Raven Rogen** · 03-02-2010, 09:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MikeD814

Getting Bad Company 2 today? I should be on all night.

i should be, i don't know how much time i'll get to play tonight if i do though.

did you pick it up at midnight?

**MikeD814** · 03-02-2010, 09:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Raven Rogen

i should be, i don't know how much time i'll get to play tonight if i do though.

did you pick it up at midnight?

Nah, the closest midnight opening to me was 40 minutes away. I'm going to pick it up at lunch.

**Raven Rogen** · 03-02-2010, 09:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MikeD814

Nah, the closest midnight opening to me was 40 minutes away. I'm going to pick it up at lunch.

nice.

yeah i had a long monday so i didn't want to be fucking tired today.

did you get the limited edition?

**TopperHarley** · 03-02-2010, 09:33 AM

fucking lag.

03-02-2010, 08:54 AM	#1 (permalink)
AMEX SOT Administrator Join Date: May 2006 Location: 345T C045t Posts: 35,787	Activision ousts Infinity Ward studio heads Joystiq G4's The Feed, which has been in communication with a source at Infinity Ward, reports that organizational changes may be in effect at the FPS developer's offices. The source claims 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." In addition, The Feed notes that Infinity Ward's studio heads, Vince Zampella and Jason West, were not seen by fellow staff members after a meeting with Activision on Monday morning. A desk guard at Infinity Ward's offices was unable to confirm any of the events to Joystiq, and calls to community manager Robert Bowling went unanswered at the time of writing. Apparently, on Monday Activision filed a Form 10-K with the SEC, which is basically an overview of the company's financial condition, and includes any information that could possibly affect that condition. This filing states, "In November 2009, the Company released Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2, a game developed by one of the Company's wholly-owned studios, Infinity Ward. As noted above, Modern Warfare 2 was the best selling console title in the U.S. and Europe in 2009. Consistent with past practice, the Company intends to release a Call of Duty game in 2010 developed by another wholly-owned studio. The Company is concluding an internal human resources inquiry into breaches of contract and insubordination by two senior employees at Infinity Ward. This matter is expected to involve the departure of key personnel and litigation. At present, the Company does not expect this matter to have a material impact on the Company." Co-studio head Jason West has reportedly changed both his Facebook status and LinkedIn page to indicate that he is no longer employed. As soon as we get more news, we'll pass it along. [Thanks to everyone who sent this in!] __________________ SOT- your in my debt BUY THROUGH OUR AFFILIATES TO HELP OUT THE SITE! CLICK HERE!

03-02-2010, 08:58 AM	#2 (permalink)
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