Row behind scenes at C.O.D. Modern Warfare 3
The latest in the Call of Duty video games went on sale in the UK at
midnight last night with over 500 stores holding special release
openings.
Modern Warfare 3 follows on from events in it's predecessor. Players
become special forces in the bid to stop a Russian invasion of the U.S.A
and Europe.
The latest campaign is set across England, France, Germany, Africa,
India and the Middle East.
Behind the scenes there is a real war going on after Activision fired
the founders of Infinity Ward, the creators of the C.O.D. series, after
they negotiated with rivals whilst under contract.
Jason West and Vincent Zampella were later described by Activision as
'insubordinate and self-serving schemers'. The two have sued Activision
for unpaid royalty payments who have counter sued accusing the pair of
holding secret talks with Electronic Arts.
The duo have have since set up a new studio, Respawn Entertainment,
and have signed a deal with E.A. for publishing and distribution rights.
Activision bought another of it's teams, Sledgehammer Games, to help
the remaining Infinity Ward members to complete Modern Warfare 3 which
is expected to hit record sales.
The case is due to be held in Los Angeles in May, 2012
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