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News: Activision vs. Ex Infinity Ward Execs: The Battle Goes Legal

Thursday, March 4th, 2010

The two Infinity Ward Executives that were fired by Activision are now suing for wrongful termination and breach of contract. Jason West and Vince Zampella were fired for insubordination on Monday and are now suing for an estimated $36 million for owed royalties for Modern Warfare 2 that they feel Activision is trying to avoid paying. Activision has only claimed that they are “disappointed” that a lawsuit was filed and that they have fostered Infinity Ward’s development with “the resources, financial support, and creative independence” that allowed them the success they have.

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News – Two Infinity Ward Senior Employees fired

Wednesday, March 3rd, 2010

News – Two Infinity Ward Senior Employees Fired

Activision announced on Tuesday, March 2nd, “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.” The two employees to be fired were Jason West and Vince Zampella, two of the top employees at Infinity Ward. The only reasons officially stated were for “insubordination” and for “breach of contract”.

According to G4, people who seemed to be non-uniformed Activision “bouncers” showed up at the Infinity Ward campus prior to the firing of Jason West. Jason West was the co-founder of Infinity Ward and worked with the company for over nine years.

- Dave