
Infinity Ward considering new franchises
Activision exec says Modern Warfare 2 developer not having problems securing talent; future title not limited to Call of Duty--but will likely be a shooter.
Activision exec says Modern Warfare 2 developer not having problems securing talent; future title not limited to Call of Duty--but will likely be a shooter.
Modern Warfare 2 developer soliciting voicemail submissions from public following founders' firing, mass exodus.
E3 2010: In analyst presentation, Activision says there's an "insatiable" market for new shooters, aims to be most profitable entertainment company within 10 years; planning ways to get a piece ...
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2's second batch of downloadable content arrives next month at $15 for PlayStation 3, PC.
Top-selling Red Dead Redemption holds its ground and UFC 2010: Undisputed debuts at two, but Blur fails to break the UK top 10 in its first week.
Resurgence DLC for Activision military shooter and Sega spy role-playing game debut highlight a week including EA's Sims 3: Ambitions, 505 Games' Backbreaker, and Ubisoft's Pure Futbol.
Project Natal ship dates, EA's controversial Online Pass, Skate 3 reviews, Little Big Planet 2 previews, and a video retrospective of the Tron and Halo phenomenon are all on tap ...
Call of Duty: Future Warfare, Space Warfare, Secret Warfare, and Advanced Warfare domains all locked down by megapublisher.
[UPDATE] Singularity developer reportedly pulled off future X-Men, James Bond projects to work on Activision's blockbuster military shooter series; Black Ops DLC rumored.
Resurgence Pack arrives on Microsoft's online service in less than a month and will feature five unnamed maps; price TBA.
Activision Blizzard parent company calls out game publisher as major contributor to 14.1% Q1 profit growth.
2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa holds off Just Dance for a second week at number one, while Modern Warfare 2 and Bad Company 2 both climb.
Publisher provides update on Modern Warfare 2 studio resignations, emphasizes that developer "remains an important studio" and is already working on "next big project"--ID'd in court as Modern Warfare 3.
Controversy-plagued publisher beats raised guidance, net profits double to $381 million for January-March quarter.
PlayStation Store Update: Infinity Ward's Stimulus Package map pack add-on joined by Lead and Gold, UFC Undisputed 2010 demo on PS3; Fat Princess, more hit PSP store.
Adaptation of the Armored Avenger's latest cinematic excursion joins preview of Bungie's shooter; Modern Warfare 2 Stimulus Package hits PS3 and PC.
GameSpot's weekly wrap-up returns with all the previous five days' news, previews, reviews, videos, trailers, and other highlights.
Activision gave Halo makers terms the ex-Infinity Ward heads sought, according to LA Times; four more Modern Warfare 2 devs surface at Respawn.
[UPDATE] Teaser Web site reveals launch date of Treyarch's next installment in series; co-op mode, Vietnamese, Cuban, and Arctic locales confirmed; full trailer inside.
Halo makers Brian Jarrard and Joseph Staten explain why their studio chose the controversial publisher, potentially letting others work on their IP, and how far along development is on the ...
Suburban Seattle shop will remain independent, develop wholly owned new IP exclusively for Call of Duty publisher through 2020 on "all platforms" Microsoft retains Halo ownership; Sony says PS3 edition ...
Previously reported management reshuffle now official as executive segues into role as Activision Blizzard vice chairman; move happened four days before Infinity Ward employee lawsuit.
Janco Partners' Mike Hickey says Modern Warfare 2 developer likely to be closed after next map pack; Modern Warfare 3 duties to be split between two other studios.
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 ...
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. ...
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.
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.
Record-setting launch of Modern Warfare 2 Stimulus Package, continued WOW success boost publisher's Jan.-Mar. quarter; lead animation team departs.
Steve Fukuda and Zied Rieke reportedly tender resignations at Infinity Ward; lead environment artist Chris Cherubini, programmer Rayme Vinson also said to be out.
Design lead Mackey McCandlish, senior animator Bruce Ferriz, programmer Jon Shiring exit despite Activision dangling prospect of increased royalty payouts.
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.
[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 ...
[UPDATE] Call of Duty publisher claims Vince Zampella, Jason West were "self-serving schemers" trying to set up new studio; developers fire back.
Following hot Xbox Live debut, five-map Stimulus Package for Infinity Ward's acclaimed shooter arriving on Sony's console, desktop for $15 next month.
Infinity Ward's controversial Stimulus Package sets unspecified Xbox Live record with double-platinum sales during first week; Valve offering free multiplayer on PC this weekend.
LinkedIn profiles indicate Modern Warfare 2 multiplayer designer Todd Alderman, software engineer Francesco Gigliotti depart embattled studio.
The UK gets into the family spirit this Easter and takes Ubisoft’s Just Dance to the top of the chart.
Take a video tour around these new (and old) maps as we analyze this pricey new downloadable content.
Software giant says Stimulus Package was accidentally released before latest Call of Duty received Xbox Live title update, still mopping up prepaid-card issues.
Publisher splits business into four units specifically focused on Call of Duty, Blizzard, owned IP, and licensed properties.
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