Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare News

BAFTA announces Audience Award shortlist
The UK's top games award ceremony releases the shortlist for its one accolade chosen by the general public.
News - Posted Feb 9, 2012 10:00 am GMT
West, Zampella add fraud charges to Activision suit
Former Infinity Ward heads tack on new charges in ongoing Modern Warfare dispute with publisher; seek to regain control of franchise through voided contract.
News - Posted Apr 2, 2011 1:21 am GMT
Guitar Hero III top US title by revenue - NPD
Rhythm game minted $830.9 million--but Call of Duty: Black Ops is closing fast with $787.4 million; Wii Fit, Modern Warfare 2, and Rock Band also make top 10.
News - Posted Mar 25, 2011 12:37 am GMT
Sledgehammer, Raven sharing Modern Warfare 3 duties - Report
LA Times sources claim Infinity Ward is receiving big-time help on this year's Call of Duty installment, said to be due in November.
News - Posted Jan 20, 2011 10:31 pm GMT
West, Zampella object to EA addition in Activision suit
Modern Warfare creators seek to block Call of Duty publisher's motion to amend, claiming extreme personal financial burden of ongoing litigation.
News - Posted Jan 5, 2011 11:13 pm GMT
Priceline creator sues Activision, Zynga
Walker Digital claims patent infringement against Call of Duty, Mafia Wars creators over use of online tournament technology.
News - Posted Jan 5, 2011 8:08 pm GMT
Respawn lays down blockbuster building blocks
QuakeCon 2010: Infinity Ward vets join Bethesda and id Software devs to trade stories from days creating The Elder Scrolls, Rage, and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare.
News - Posted Aug 13, 2010 7:11 pm GMT
Designers fire opening shots at QuakeCon
QuakeCon 2010: Developers from Respawn, id Software, Bethesda, and Splash Damage kick off annual convention by trying to figure out exactly what their jobs entail.
News - Posted Aug 12, 2010 11:57 pm GMT
Call of Duty franchise map packs recruit 20 million
Infinity Ward-, Treyarch-developed installments in Activision's shooter series surpass double-decamillion milestone in lifetime-to-date sales.
News - Posted Aug 2, 2010 10:38 pm GMT
Infinity Ward employees sue Activision for $150 million-$625 million
Group of 38 developers allege publisher withheld $75 million-$125 million in royalties, bonuses, and stock options related to Modern Warfare 2 sales and technology during Q1 2010; massive punitive payout also sought; Activision says case "without merit."
News - Posted Apr 27, 2010 11:11 pm GMT
Four more ex-Infinity Warders Respawn as exodus grows to 26
At least nine members of Modern Warfare 2 team now at former bosses' indie studio; reports say 13 artists, engineers, designers, and HR recruiters left studio in past five days.
News - Posted Apr 27, 2010 4:52 pm GMT
Ex-Infinity Ward leads reunite at Respawn
Modern Warfare 2's lead designer, lead software engineer, lead environment artist, and two lead animators join Zampella and West's EA-bankrolled indie studio.
News - Posted Apr 23, 2010 9:45 pm GMT
Infinity Ward could lose 20 more, still make 'competitive product' - Analyst
Wedbush's Michael Pachter thinks 10 to 20 departures from Modern Warfare 2 developer wouldn't affect its long-term ability to produce high-quality games; maintains "outperform" rating on Activision.
News - Posted Apr 15, 2010 11:30 pm GMT
Activision raises guidance as more Infinity Ward-ers quit
Record-setting launch of Modern Warfare 2 Stimulus Package, continued WOW success boost publisher's Jan.-Mar. quarter; lead animation team departs.
News - Posted Apr 15, 2010 6:45 pm GMT
Last Modern Warfare 2 lead designers leave - Report
Steve Fukuda and Zied Rieke reportedly tender resignations at Infinity Ward; lead environment artist Chris Cherubini, programmer Rayme Vinson also said to be out.
News - Posted Apr 14, 2010 8:09 pm GMT
Infinity Ward suffers more losses
Design lead Mackey McCandlish, senior animator Bruce Ferriz, programmer Jon Shiring exit despite Activision dangling prospect of increased royalty payouts.
News - Posted Apr 13, 2010 7:13 pm GMT
West, Zampella, Gibeau talk Respawn-ing
Q&A: Ex-Infinity Ward leaders and EA Games president explain how they are setting up an independent SoCal shop, discuss importance of owning one's own IP.
News - Posted Apr 12, 2010 8:31 pm GMT
Ex-Infinity Ward heads, EA announce deal
[UPDATE] New studio Respawn Entertainment formed by Jason West, Vince Zampella; EA Partners to be exclusive distributor of future titles; Activision says deal is no surprise given the pair's "improper activities."
News - Posted Apr 12, 2010 2:50 pm GMT
Activision countersues ex-Infinity Ward execs
[UPDATE] Call of Duty publisher claims Vince Zampella, Jason West were "self-serving schemers" trying to set up new studio; developers fire back.
News - Posted Apr 9, 2010 9:54 pm GMT
Ex-Infinity Ward heads asking for $36 million in suit
Jason West and Vince Zampella alleging publisher trumped up HR charges, conducted "Orwellian" investigation in order to avoid paying royalties, giving it control over Modern Warfare franchise.
News - Posted Mar 5, 2010 1:41 am GMT