More walkouts at Infinity Ward

Another two longstanding Infinity Ward employees have left the beleaguered Modern Warfare studio.

Experienced programmer Jon Shiring and lead designer Mackey McCandlish have separately confirmed they have quit the studio – with both departing in the wake of a destructive legal row between Activision and two Infinity Ward co-founders.

Shiring and Mackey’s departure marks the third wave of walkouts at Infinity Ward – at least, known to the public – since early March.

To read the full story, head over to Develop.

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