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MW2 DLC Release Dated!
09 Mar 10 by SwitchView | Views: 369 | Comments: 38
Infinity Ward has finally let out the first piece of information regarding the new Modern Warfare 2 DLC since the firing of West and Zampella. We now have official confirmation from @fourzerotwo that the Modern Warfare 2 DLC is coming. On March 30th, all cases of Mapathy will be cured, according to the website:

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Source fourzerotwo»http://www.mapathy.com - Feeling the effects of Mapathy? It's okay, the cure is hitting #Xboxlive in just 3 short weeks. #MW2

Define "mapathy":

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Source Mapathy» Mapathy (n.) [map-uh-thee] (often expressed as. "How the hell did you know I was there?!") is a state of indifference to the same old maps one has been playing for the last several months. The Mapathetic individual no longer derives pleasure from blowing up people hiding in the cockpit or on top of the crane. More than 20 million people may be at risk for Mapathy. THE CURE IS COMING TO XBOX LIVE MARCH 30, 2010
This is great news for those of us suffering from Mapathy, and don't forget, we'll cover every detail of the upcoming DLC right here.

And remember, PS3 and PC fans, this is a timed exclusive DLC, and you will all be receiving this eventually.

~Signal

Only one issue, "remember, PS3 and PC fans, this is a timed exclusive DLC, and you will all be receiving this eventually."

Sounds like some company I know all over again...  ::)
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Infinity Ward gone; Activision changes plans.
02 Mar 10 by CoDNerd | Views: 438 | Comments: 33
From Kotaku story:

As previously announced, Activision will release a new Call of Duty game from series co-developer Treyarch, responsible for Call of Duty 3 and Call of Duty: World At War, this fall. Developer Infinity Ward is still scheduled to release two downloadable map packs for Modern Warfare 2 this year.

In 2011, Activision will release another new game in the Call of Duty series from an unspecified developer. It also announced plans for another Call of Duty-based title from developer Sledgehammer Games, the recently formed studio lead by Dead Space creative leads Glen Schofield and Michael Condrey. The Sledgehammer-helmed title will "extend the franchise into the action-adventure genre."

The previously mentioned Call of Duty business unit will be led by Philip Earl, who currently runs Activision Publishing's Asia Pacific region. Activision Publishing's Steve Pearce, chief technology officer, and Steve Ackrich, head of production, will lead Infinity Ward on an interim basis. Former studios heads Jason West and Vince Zampella are no longer with Infinity Ward, officially.

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Has Jason West Been Fired From Infinity Ward?
02 Mar 10 by DemonSeed | Views: 388 | Comments: 30
Was surprised to read this at a site I regularly visit:

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J. West Fired? Activision Investigating "Insubordination" @ IW.

UPDATE: Security Appears At Infinity Ward, Studio Heads Missing, Activision Investigating "Insubordination"

UPDATE 12:02 AM: Double Fine's Tim Schafer, who had his own troubles with Activision over the release of Brutal Legend, recently commented on Twitter about what's happening between Infinity Ward and Activision.
"Getting mad at Activision for this kind of thing is like getting mad at an ape for throwing feces," said Schafer. "It's just how the beast communicates."

UPDATE 11:20 PM: It turns out Activision may have showed their hand in this matter earlier today.

In an SEC filing made this morning, Activision cited a human resources investigation into "breaches of contract and insubordination by two senior employees at Infinity Ward."

Based on the information we currently have, at least one of those employees may have included Infinity Ward CTO Jason West. It's possible Vince Zampella is the other unmentioned employee.

"This matter is expected to involve the departure of key personnel and litigation," read the filing. "At present, the Company does not expect this matter to have a material impact on the Company."

UPDATE 11:11 PM: Infinity Ward community manager Robert Bowling has vaguely addressed the situation:

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I should also say, while I appreciate all the calls, tweets, messages and hearing my ringtone a lot," said Bowling on his Twitter account, "they're in vain - as I have no info.

UPDATE 10:07 PM: More developments on the situation at Infinity Ward have come to light.

A screenshot surfaced from Infinity Ward CTO Jason West's Facebook page at Kotaku with the status update:

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Jason West is drinking. Also, unemployed.

I can confirm from a source close to West that the update did actually come from West's account.

West also updated his Linkedin profile which appears to reflect a change in employment:

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President/Game Director/CCO/CTO Infinity Ward
January 2001 – March 2010 (9 years 3 months)

While this doesn't yet provide much insight into what actually happened at Infinity Ward, it confirms there are changes afoot at the Call of Duty developer. As soon as I know more, you'll know more.




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Something's happening at Infinity Ward right now.

A source close to the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 developer just informed me that a "bunch of bouncer-types" just showed up outside of the Infinity Ward offices unannounced. When approached by employees, the non-uniformed "bouncers" were unwilling to disclose why they were there.
"Everyone is on edge," said my source.

Infinity Ward studio heads Vince Zampella and Jason West reportedly met with Activision this morning and have not been seen by Infinity Ward staff members since. My source did not delve into specifics, but described the relationship between Infinity Ward and Activision lately as "tense."

The mood around the Infinity Ward offices is currently described as "freaked out" and "confused."

"We just wanna make our games," said my source.
I've contacted Activision for comment on the ongoing situation at Infinity Ward. Stay tuned.

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If true, the mind only boggles at how stupid Activision is for ditching such a talented engineer as West so easily. He is the real talent behind all the Call of Duty games, and was acknowledged to be so by former studio head Grant Collier. What future now for Call of Duty without his innovative thinking?

Whatever the situation, my heart goes out to him and his family. All the best for the future Jason!
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