Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 News

Infinity Ward employees sue Activision for $150 million-$625 million
Group of 38 developers allege publisher withheld $75 million-$125 million in royalties, bonuses, and stock options related to Modern Warfare 2 sales and technology during Q1 2010; massive punitive payout also sought; Activision says case "without merit."
News - Posted Apr 27, 2010 11:11 pm GMT
Four more ex-Infinity Warders Respawn as exodus grows to 26
At least nine members of Modern Warfare 2 team now at former bosses' indie studio; reports say 13 artists, engineers, designers, and HR recruiters left studio in past five days.
News - Posted Apr 27, 2010 4:52 pm GMT
Ex-Infinity Ward leads reunite at Respawn
Modern Warfare 2's lead designer, lead software engineer, lead environment artist, and two lead animators join Zampella and West's EA-bankrolled indie studio.
News - Posted Apr 23, 2010 9:45 pm GMT
Infinity Ward could lose 20 more, still make 'competitive product' - Analyst
Wedbush's Michael Pachter thinks 10 to 20 departures from Modern Warfare 2 developer wouldn't affect its long-term ability to produce high-quality games; maintains "outperform" rating on Activision.
News - Posted Apr 15, 2010 11:30 pm GMT
Activision raises guidance as more Infinity Ward-ers quit
Record-setting launch of Modern Warfare 2 Stimulus Package, continued WOW success boost publisher's Jan.-Mar. quarter; lead animation team departs.
News - Posted Apr 15, 2010 6:45 pm GMT
Last Modern Warfare 2 lead designers leave - Report
Steve Fukuda and Zied Rieke reportedly tender resignations at Infinity Ward; lead environment artist Chris Cherubini, programmer Rayme Vinson also said to be out.
News - Posted Apr 14, 2010 8:09 pm GMT
Infinity Ward suffers more losses
Design lead Mackey McCandlish, senior animator Bruce Ferriz, programmer Jon Shiring exit despite Activision dangling prospect of increased royalty payouts.
News - Posted Apr 13, 2010 7:13 pm GMT
West, Zampella, Gibeau talk Respawn-ing
Q&A: Ex-Infinity Ward leaders and EA Games president explain how they are setting up an independent SoCal shop, discuss importance of owning one's own IP.
News - Posted Apr 12, 2010 8:31 pm GMT
Ex-Infinity Ward heads, EA announce deal
[UPDATE] New studio Respawn Entertainment formed by Jason West, Vince Zampella; EA Partners to be exclusive distributor of future titles; Activision says deal is no surprise given the pair's "improper activities."
News - Posted Apr 12, 2010 2:50 pm GMT
Activision countersues ex-Infinity Ward execs
[UPDATE] Call of Duty publisher claims Vince Zampella, Jason West were "self-serving schemers" trying to set up new studio; developers fire back.
News - Posted Apr 9, 2010 9:54 pm GMT
Infinity Ward loses two more leads
LinkedIn profiles indicate Modern Warfare 2 multiplayer designer Todd Alderman, software engineer Francesco Gigliotti depart embattled studio.
News - Posted Apr 6, 2010 6:47 pm GMT
Activision Blizzard quietly restructures
Publisher splits business into four units specifically focused on Call of Duty, Blizzard, owned IP, and licensed properties.
News - Posted Mar 31, 2010 2:23 am GMT
Batman: Arkham Asylum scores Best Game, Gameplay BAFTAs
Rocksteady's acclaimed Dark Knight action adventure collects top honors at British awards; Uncharted 2 also wins big with four gongs.
News - Posted Mar 20, 2010 12:33 am GMT
ChartSpot: February 2010
Aliens vs. Predator 360, BioShock 2 PS3 barely miss NPD's top 10 non-PC game chart; Star Trek Online edged out by Sims 3: High-End Loft Stuff atop PC rankings.
News - Posted Mar 16, 2010 11:45 pm GMT
Uncharted 2 scores five at GDC Awards, full video inside
GDC 2010: Naughty Dog's acclaimed shooter nets record number of statuettes, including Game of the Year; Batman: Arkham Asylum upsets in Game Design category; Scribblenauts top handheld; Flower and Farmville also win; Deus Ex 3 trailer debuts.
News - Posted Mar 12, 2010 4:45 am GMT
US game sales sink 15% in Feb., BioShock 2 best seller - NPD
Xbox 360 outsells Wii for first time since 2007, analysts blame supply constraints; PS3 sales up 30%; Dante's Inferno PS3 outsells 360; New Super Mario Bros. Wii, Modern Warfare 2, Wii Sports Resort, Mass Effect 2 make chart.
News - Posted Mar 11, 2010 11:49 pm GMT
EA COO weighs in on Infinity Ward firings, retail's fate
GDC 2010: COO John Schappert says digital revenue will still be tied to shiny discs for years to come, expresses regret that Modern Warfare 2 developers will be spending time making court cases instead of games.
News - Posted Mar 10, 2010 9:51 pm GMT
Industry to rebound after February decline - Analyst
Wedbush's Michael Pachter predicts 10% software slump to $665 million for last month, March's "phenomenal" lineup will break industry's down streak.
News - Posted Mar 9, 2010 1:58 am GMT
Ex-Infinity Ward heads asking for $36 million in suit
Jason West and Vince Zampella alleging publisher trumped up HR charges, conducted "Orwellian" investigation in order to avoid paying royalties, giving it control over Modern Warfare franchise.
News - Posted Mar 5, 2010 1:41 am GMT
Fired Infinity Ward execs sue Activision
[UPDATE] Jason West, Vince Zampella charge Call of Duty publisher with breach of contract, wrongful termination; seek unpaid royalties, control of Modern Warfare-branded games; Activision calls claims "meritless."
News - Posted Mar 4, 2010 6:04 pm GMT