Results 1 to 11 of 11

Thread: MW2 lawsuit

  1. 03-06-2010, 08:41 AM #1
    monkeychemist
    monkeychemist is offline
    Pretzel (Level 4) monkeychemist's Avatar
    Join Date
    Apr 2005
    Location
    Tampa, FL
    Posts
    888

    Default MW2 lawsuit

    I looked a couple of pages back and didn't see this topic yet...

    http://videogames.yahoo.com/events/p...wsuits/1392011

    Modern Warfare 2 co-creators Jason West and Vince Zampella, fired for alleged insubordination on Tuesday in a surprise move that shocked the entire industry, filed a strongly worded lawsuit with a California court today.

    The filing described Activision as demonstrating "astonishing arrogance and unbridled greed," and accuses the company of terminating the pair in order to avoid paying them "substantial" royalties from last year's Modern Warfare 2 release, heralded as the biggest launch in entertainment history.
    Anyone hear about this?
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  2. 03-06-2010, 08:54 AM #2
    Nophix
    Nophix is offline
    Cherry (Level 1) Nophix's Avatar
    Join Date
    Feb 2008
    Location
    Plover, WI
    Posts
    246
    Xbox LIVE
    NOPHIX
    PSN
    Nophix
    Send a message via AIM to Nophix Send a message via Skype™ to Nophix

    Default

    Yup, its all over the gaming news industry.

    Its pretty sad, but thats the big publishers for you.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  3. 03-06-2010, 10:44 AM #3
    somesortofrobot
    somesortofrobot is offline
    Insert Coin (Level 0) somesortofrobot's Avatar
    Join Date
    Mar 2010
    Location
    Memphis TN
    Posts
    27
    Xbox LIVE
    BongotheBear
    PSN
    KingMungo

    Default

    Activision really changed since Guitar Hero hit it big.

    Now they're basically what everyone thought of EA before.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  4. 03-06-2010, 10:50 AM #4
    Voliko
    Voliko is offline
    Cherry (Level 1) Voliko's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jan 2010
    Posts
    231

    Default

    What shame they have brought to the industry
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  5. 03-06-2010, 11:22 AM #5
    skaar
    skaar is offline
    Great Puma (Level 12) skaar's Avatar
    Join Date
    Oct 2005
    Location
    #vbender
    Posts
    4,616
    Xbox LIVE
    SkaarDragoon

    Default

    Hotshot producers/production companies or designers can have severe ego issues that make for really bad business. I'm not saying these guys did as I know nothing about them and don't really follow much of this type of news - but I've seen it before.

    "Enormous patience" kinda leads me to think they've had a lot of complaints from within the company. If it came down to chopping off the head or losing the team itself due to bullshit... I'd have chopped the head too.
    <Sothy> its the internet <Sothy> who cares

    Quote Originally Posted by Daltone View Post
    This is a classic gaming site and the most active thread is a load of people wanking off to my little pony.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  6. 03-06-2010, 12:31 PM #6
    monkeychemist
    monkeychemist is offline
    Pretzel (Level 4) monkeychemist's Avatar
    Join Date
    Apr 2005
    Location
    Tampa, FL
    Posts
    888

    Default

    Yeah, I wish we could hear the full story... it would be interesting but I doubt that will be published... It's just bad PR
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  7. 03-06-2010, 02:47 PM #7
    kaedesdisciple
    kaedesdisciple is offline
    Pear (Level 6) kaedesdisciple's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jun 2006
    Location
    in ur haus, eatin ur d0rit0z
    Posts
    1,398
    Xbox LIVE
    JOEY BLACKOUTS

    Default

    I know the real reason Activision did this...

    Call of Duty: Van Halen will be due out this holiday season.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  8. 03-06-2010, 06:46 PM #8
    CelticJobber
    CelticJobber is offline
    Cherry (Level 1) CelticJobber's Avatar
    Join Date
    Apr 2004
    Posts
    374

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by somesortofrobot View Post
    Activision really changed since Guitar Hero hit it big.
    Nah, they were that way for years before Guitar Hero. Remember how they ruined the Tony Hawk series by relentlessly putting out new titles?
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  9. 03-06-2010, 08:19 PM #9
    Griking
    Griking is offline
    Kirby (Level 13) Griking's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jul 2002
    Location
    Connecticut
    Posts
    5,481

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by skaar View Post

    "Enormous patience" kinda leads me to think they've had a lot of complaints from within the company.
    That's exactly what Activision's lawyers want you to think.
    My eBay Auctions
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  10. 03-06-2010, 09:44 PM #10
    Garry Silljo
    Garry Silljo is offline
    Pear (Level 6) Garry Silljo's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jan 2004
    Location
    Washington PA
    Posts
    1,399
    Send a message via AIM to Garry Silljo Send a message via Yahoo to Garry Silljo

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by kaedesdisciple View Post
    I know the real reason Activision did this...

    Call of Duty: Van Halen will be due out this holiday season.
    Makes about as much sense as Revolution X.
    Bacon, Bacon, Bacon, IT'S BACON!!!!
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  11. 03-06-2010, 10:26 PM #11
    PC-ENGINE HELL
    PC-ENGINE HELL is offline
    Peach (Level 3) PC-ENGINE HELL's Avatar
    Join Date
    Sep 2009
    Posts
    642

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by Garry Silljo View Post
    Makes about as much sense as Revolution X.
    Lol, and so damn true.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
« Previous Thread | Next Thread »

Bookmarks

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •  

Forum Rules