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UPDATE 12:02 AM: 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."
UPDATE 11:20 PM: It turns out Activision may have showed their hand in this matter earlier today.
In an SEC filing made this morning, Activision cited a human resources investigation 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 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."
UPDATE 10:07 PM: More developments on the situation at Infinity Ward have come to light.
A screen shot surfaced from Infinity Ward CTO 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.
ORIGINAL STORY: 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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geoeye
if i find out its terrorist I'm joining the marines and tea bagging Osama not joking
OresamaKyo
Are they out binge drinking with Waldo and Carmen Sandiego?
Jabman0025
and the maddness continues..... seriously though this is probably just a stunt to annouce a new map pack for MW2
Jabman0025
this is either a really corny publicity stunt........or the #@$% is about to hit the fan
timezombie
It's a trap!
SilverJC
BFBC2 comes out tomorrow..... coincidence????
gateman21
could this be anther I heart bees/ I hope so if if goes under for some contract issues or something the gaming market will take a while to recover.
what0080
I've been playing video games since 1989. I've seen Dreamcasts, Saturns, Virtual Boys and Atari Lynxes... Systems have come and gone since I started, franchises were born and power has shifted multiple times in the console market since those days in the late 80s. But in lieu of this latest news and all the gaming news of the day (the APOCALYPS3, Portal's new Morse code radios, missing/kidnapped Infinity Ward heads) I can safely say I have never seen March 1st, 2010.
Nightshade386
I just hope that this doesn't mean that we have to start looking forward to the Treyach CoD games....
SilverJC
I cry code sellout!!!! Fraud!!!!
tdogg06051991
Maybe hes being tested, like in Heavy Rain, how far would you go to make MW3?
x-chicken
The moral of the story is you can trust the system.
bononcinid
WHAT IS GOING ON!!!!!???????!!!!!!??????
Topshonuff
You need to call John McLane, he'll get you out..
nikrel
Sounds to me as if this is a publicity stunt to bring attention to IW due to Battlefield: Bad Company 2 releasing..
bmben
My theory... The heads of IW got really mad and shot their mouths off, saying they would destroy or steal Activision property (ie whatever IW is currently working on). The "bouncers" were hired by Activision to keep the two away from the offices until things cool down. Meanwhile, the missing studio heads are at the local bar doing shots of Jameson and venting about what douche bags own their baby.
Just a hunch.
SilverJC
I'm just gonna go to sleep and see what the hell tomorrow they have to say.
Kardon47
Is it possible that Activision closed down Infinity Ward? I'd find this hard to believe after the record sales of MW2. I do find it kind of odd that this is happening on the eve of the new Battlefield, but Patrick did say its no joke or stunt, and he would know better than any of us would.
SilverJC
Then can anyone can say to a IW staff member to try to send a snapshot of the "tension" of this news.
I mean the made for Activision like the next 5 years to spend on developing games for their company. Either is there been a real felony involved physical danger to staff members or some fraud (code selling perhaps?) inside Infinity Ward.
mont94
well this day can't get any better can it(sarcasm). first PS3's website has maitence, PSN goes down after the Canadians beat U.S.A., and now Bouncers show up at IW and the head guys go missing at Activison HQ. can this get any worse? btw: i hope everyone at IW is alright.
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