Post: Activision To Shut Infinity Ward
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04-28-2010, 05:05 PM
#1
Caspa
Retired Mod
According to analyst Mike Hickey, Activision will shut down Infinity Ward after the creation of the second map pack for Modern Warfare 2. He also predicts that Modern Warfare 3 development will be handled by 2 completely different studios.
Originally posted by CVG
"Continued defections from their Infinity Ward studio have created meaningful uncertainty around the future of their Call of Duty: Modern Warfare franchise," he said in an investor note.
"We expect Infinity Ward studio will be essentially closed after their next map pack release, with development work on Modern Warfare 3 spread between two studios not historically tied to the franchise."
"We expect Infinity Ward studio will be essentially closed after their next map pack release, with development work on Modern Warfare 3 spread between two studios not historically tied to the franchise."
The studios future has been put in serious question after the resignation of over a quarter of it's 100 or so employees, most of who have been confirmed to be joining West and Zampella's Respawn Entertainment studio.
It has also emerged that 38 current and ex Infinity Ward staff are suing Activision for various reasons, mainly claims for un-paid bonuses, with suggested amounts between $75 and $125 million dollars. However, they are aiming to claim "at least in the additional amount of $75 million to $500 million as an award for punitive damages," according to the lawsuit.
The sum was calculated by:
- Unpaid bonuses from 2009 and 2010 sales generated by Modern Warfare 2 -- fourth quarter 2009 and first quarter 2010, specifically.
- Bonuses "due and owing to them" past first quarter 2010.
- "Bonus/royalty/profit participation" related to "technology/engine" royalties, "other special performance bonuses," "other studio bonuses" or "any other bonus/royalty/profit participation."'
- Lost value on "restricted stock units" that Activision "promised" would vest (read: own it in your own name and purchase it from Activision) when Modern Warfare 2 sales eclipsed Modern Warfare 1, which "has long ago occurred."
- Money owed as it relates to Modern Warfare 2 "sister games, including but not limited to" the oft-mentioned Modern Warfare 3, "if Modern Warfare 3 is ultimately delivered and marketed."
- Interest rates related to the above sums of money.
- Unpaid bonuses from 2009 and 2010 sales generated by Modern Warfare 2 -- fourth quarter 2009 and first quarter 2010, specifically.
- Bonuses "due and owing to them" past first quarter 2010.
- "Bonus/royalty/profit participation" related to "technology/engine" royalties, "other special performance bonuses," "other studio bonuses" or "any other bonus/royalty/profit participation."'
- Lost value on "restricted stock units" that Activision "promised" would vest (read: own it in your own name and purchase it from Activision) when Modern Warfare 2 sales eclipsed Modern Warfare 1, which "has long ago occurred."
- Money owed as it relates to Modern Warfare 2 "sister games, including but not limited to" the oft-mentioned Modern Warfare 3, "if Modern Warfare 3 is ultimately delivered and marketed."
- Interest rates related to the above sums of money.
Activision "look forward to getting judicial confirmation that our position is right." I certainly hope they're right, because they have alot to lose.[/COLOR]
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04-29-2010, 07:47 PM
#20
FuzzaMuzza
NGU Master
I think that Treyarch should fall apart just like IW did...and then they should join forces and make one amazing company
04-29-2010, 10:45 PM
#21
The Low Key OG
still the same OG, but I've been low key
So Mw3 is confirmed then?
04-29-2010, 11:02 PM
#23
FuzzaMuzza
NGU Master
all just so crazy... i wonder why they didn't just give Jason West and Vince Zampella the bonuses that they were promised. MW2 was like the biggest game ever and then they get rid of IW...pretty crazy
04-30-2010, 12:06 AM
#24
QuicKxReFLeXx
Treasure hunter
Wow Activision. Do this you lose all MW2 fans and a great game series. (Well MW2 is getting annoying but still best gameplay.) I just don't understand why they won't forgive and rather they make it a grudge. *Sigh*
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