Post: Another big event in the Activision/EA law suit
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01-03-2011, 12:33 PM
#1
Manxlad619
Hiya
In a document published by Joystiq, Activision says that EA "conspired" with West and Zampella to "derail Activision's Call of Duty franchise, disrupt its Infinity Ward development studio, and inflict serious harm on the company". Activision wants $400 million in damages from EA.
But Activision are also trying to block Zampella and West from making games for EA.
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In court Activision made allegations against the conduct of Zampella and West. They said
Originally posted by another user
"They were small-minded executives almost obsessed by jealousy of other developers and the thought that another Activision game or studio might share their spotlight,"
They are accused of "covertly" copying materials while under contract with Activision. Quotes from an email between West and Zampella include comments such as, "Dunno how to scan secretely and", "Probably better to just photocopy and fedex."
This will cause no impact on Infinity Ward it has been said but the lawsuit might affect Respawn. Activision could get an injuction alleging that Zampella and West stole trade secrets
They're also talking about clawing back all of the money they've paid to West and Zampella. They're looking for a whole range of different things as well. This injunction is on the basis that what West and Zampella have been doing is based on the confidential Activision information. Activision says West and Zampella just walked off with a whole bunch of their stuff.
EA has told Eurogamer that Respawn's new game was further out than Insomniac's unannounced multiplatform game for EA.
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"The thing everybody needs to remember is they were starting at absolute zero," DeMartini said. "This is two guys who really know what they're doing having to go find a place for the team, buy chairs and desks and furniture, find new technology from the ground up, and pull a team together. I need to get HR people and contracts. There are all kinds of things and administration that need to take place.
With a decision on EA's involvement in the case not due until January, and a trail date set for 23rd May 2011, thoughts turn to the outcome. Analysts and lawyers agree it's too early to call, but what impact does the lawsuit, and Activision's allegations, have on gamers and the future of the billion-dollar Call of Duty franchise Zampella and West created? Will Activision's $400 million damages claim further dent Infinity Ward's ability to create the inevitable Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3?
What do you think discuss? Is this all Activisions fault or is Zampella and West the ones to blame?
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01-03-2011, 07:15 PM
#20
Manxlad619
Hiya
01-03-2011, 10:56 PM
#24
Manxlad619
Hiya
Originally posted by Assassin
Nice thread Manx, very pleased to see this isn't copy pasta. This is worthy of news man 
On topic;;
I hope EA win this as Activision are simply going about this all wrong, they fire their executives so they shouldn't be able to stop them from working for who ever.
On topic;;
I hope EA win this as Activision are simply going about this all wrong, they fire their executives so they shouldn't be able to stop them from working for who ever.
Apreciated man also I agree with what your saying. You shouldn't be able to get away with firing someone and then just not letting them work for anyone else it is stupid.
01-04-2011, 12:30 AM
#27
RICHIE209
March 6, 2011.
Originally posted by Toastmonkey
Read my post that replied to BroLovesToHack.
CoD4 is ONE of the best shooters ever made, it has a lot of technical problems too.
CoD4 is ONE of the best shooters ever made, it has a lot of technical problems too.
Every game has it's problems. And everyone has their different opinions. Don't groan posts when members state their opinions, it makes you seem more like an ignorant asshole.
Back to the thread;
It's like a guy breaking up with his girlfriend and getting jealous when she gets a new boyfriend and tells him how small her ex was.
01-04-2011, 10:51 AM
#28
Manxlad619
Hiya
Originally posted by RICHIE209
Every game has it's problems. And everyone has their different opinions. Don't groan posts when members state their opinions, it makes you seem more like an ignorant asshole.
Back to the thread;
It's like a guy breaking up with his girlfriend and getting jealous when she gets a new boyfriend and tells him how small her ex was.
Back to the thread;
It's like a guy breaking up with his girlfriend and getting jealous when she gets a new boyfriend and tells him how small her ex was.
I like what you said there it actually makes sense, it's true Activision are whining and can't take that this is their fault. They can't get away with this but after reading more I think they may actually get this case.
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