Wed, Mar 03, 2010 | 06:10 GMT
Report – Infinity Ward “central” to future of CoD series
Despite now ex-studio heads Vince Zampella and Jason West being laid off, and a new developer added into the mix for the franchise, an internal memo shows Infinity Ward still remains a “central” fixture to Call of Duty.
At least that’s according to G4, which got its hands on the aforementioned memo.
In it, Activision CEO Mike Griffith states the studio is apart of the future of the CoD franchise.
“Jason West and Vince Zampella are no longer with Infinity Ward,” said the exec, stating what we began to find out 17 hours ago.
“Infinity Ward remains central to Call of Duty’s future and we rely on the combined talent, expertise and leadership of the team there for its success.”
It was announced tonight that Sledgehammer would be taking the reins for a new title in the series from 2011.
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Posted in: Activision Blizzard, Hot, Shooter
Tags: call of duty, infinity ward, Jason West, vince zampella
3 comments
#1
AHA-Lambda
02/03/10, 11:02 pm
doing what tho? The signs are pointing to sledgehammer taking over the MW IP >:(
#2
blackdreamhunk
02/03/10, 11:02 pm
The real “central” of of CoD series right here!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o2NkIfUgjkc&feature=player_embedded
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qMfTR8PBrsE
Man these guys are full of them self!
#3
The_Deleted
03/03/10, 7:03 am
I thought IW had given up on the CoD:MW IP and wanted to do other things. Seems fair enough.
But then I hear they’re pissed at MW being farmed out to other devs.