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1. www.ign.com › articles › ex-call-of-duty-dev-revealsEx-Call of Duty Dev Reveals How Activision Tried to ... - IGN

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   Feb 7, 2024 · In March 2010, Infinity Ward co-founders Vince Zampella and Jason West were escorted out of the studio by security after being fired for breach of contract and insubordination.

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2. www.gamesindustry.biz › that-time-activisionThat time Activision dishonorably discharged Call of Duty's ...

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   Mar 10, 2020 · Ten years ago this month, Infinity Ward co-founders Vince Zampella and Jason West were escorted out of the studio by security after being fired for breach of contract and insubordination.

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3. www.eurogamer.net › activision-vs-vince-zampellaActivision vs. Vince Zampella and Jason West: Inside the game ...

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   May 24, 2012 · Activision vs. Vince Zampella and Jason West: Inside the game industry trial of the decade. Why the sacked Infinity Ward founders want $1 billion, and how they intend to win it.

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4. www.latimes.com › archives › la-xpm-2010-apr-12-laJason West and Vincent Zampella’s new call of duty

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   Apr 12, 2010 · Activision fired West and Zampella on March 1, alleging they had violated their contracts by seeking to start an independent studio and purposefully slowing the production of games while working ...

5. www.gamespot.com › articles › west-zampella-attorneyWest, Zampella attorney speaks out ahead of Activision trial

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   May 25, 2012 · In March 2010, Activision fired ex-Infinity Ward heads Jason West and Vince Zampella for insubordination, claiming the pair were secretly planning to start their new studio with the help of ...

6. www.vg247.com › activision-files-cross-complaintActivision files Cross Complaint against Zampella and West ...

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   Apr 9, 2010 · "Activision's cross-complaint filed today against Jason West and Vince Zampella makes clear that the company did not arrive at its decision to fire them lightly or without good reason," said an ...

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   Why did Vince Zampella and Jason West leave Infinity Ward?

   • In March 2010, Infinity Ward co-founders Vince Zampella and Jason West were escorted out of the studio by security after being fired for breach of contract and insubordination.

   Ex-Call of Duty Dev Reveals How Activision Tried to Convince Infinity

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   What happened to Zampella & West?

   • Of course, West and Zampella did end up co-founding rival FPS studio Respawn Entertainment with EA, bringing plenty of disgruntled Infinity Ward staff with them, and went on to develop Titanfall before smash hit battle royale Apex Legends. Complaints about unpaid royalties were lodged. In the end, all the messy lawsuits were settled.

   Ex-Call of Duty Dev Reveals How Activision Tried to Convince Infinity

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   Did west and Zampella Sue Activision for $36 million?

   • The shocking news came just a handful of months after Activision had released blockbuster hit first-person shooter Modern Warfare 2, developed by Infinity Ward and launched to $1 billion in sales. What happened next is well-documented: West and Zampella sued the Bobby Kotick-led publisher Activision for $36 million.

   Ex-Call of Duty Dev Reveals How Activision Tried to Convince Infinity

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   Who owns West & Zampella?

   • It wasn't long though before we learned that West and Zampella - fired by Activision last month - have formed a new company called Respawn Entertainment and that they have signed a multi-game deal with EA Partners, under which they will retain ownership of any intellectual property they create.

   Respawn's Jason West and Vince Zampella | Eurogamer.net

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   Who is Vince Zampella?

   • Jason West will act as president of Respawn Entertainment, while Vince Zampella is general manager. They're joined in our interview by EA Partners' David DeMartini. Eurogamer So then, to paraphrase a famous interview question, what first attracted you to multi-billionaire publisher Electronic Arts? [General laughter.] Hi, this is Vince.

   Respawn's Jason West and Vince Zampella | Eurogamer.net

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   Did Activision fire Jason & Vince?

   • Now, as spotted by PC Gamer, NetEase games lead designer and former Infinity Ward member of staff Paul Sandler has penned an article on LinkedIn dubbed ‘That day when Activision fired Jason and Vince.’ It’s a fascinating read that reveals what it was like for the rank and file to go through such a dramatic series of events.

   Ex-Call of Duty Dev Reveals How Activision Tried to Convince Infinity

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8. www.eurogamer.net › respawns-jason-west-and-vinceRespawn's Jason West and Vince Zampella | Eurogamer.net

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   Apr 22, 2010 · It wasn't long though before we learned that West and Zampella - fired by Activision last month - have formed a new company called Respawn Entertainment and that they have signed a multi-game deal ...