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We know that new Activision studio Sledgehammer is working on a brand new ‘action-adventure’ entry in the Call of Duty series. We know that Infinity Ward is working on DLC for Modern Warfare 2. Beyond that, things get a little murky. Activision’s official statement on the saga yesterday claimed: A …
Read More »Bizarre applauds Activisionâ??s wisdom in Blur delay
An impressive transformation raises the question: do games need post-production phases?
Read More »Blur to hit UK on May 28th
Activision has announced its upcoming racer Blur will be released in the UK on May 28th. The game was originally due to hit Xbox 360, PS3 and PC in November, but was one of the many titles pushed back to a 2010 release date. Blur, developed by Bizarre Creations, merges …
Read More »Activision confirms dev switcheroo for CoD
Infinity Ward out of the frame as new studio Sledgehammer takes control - new Call of Duty unit established
Read More »New developer for Call of Duty
Following a day of intense speculation surrounding Activision and Infinity Ward, the publisher has confirmed the departure of bosses Jason West and Vince Zampella from the successful studio – and a new developer for the record-breaking franchise. 2011’s Call of Duty release will be developed by newly formed studio Sledgehammer …
Read More »Blur: Out of reverse
What a difference a delay makes: We speak to Bizarreâ??s Jed Talbot
Read More »Activision axes Infinity Ward bosses
The unremittingly tense relationship between Infinity Ward and its owner Activision has become the backdrop to new allegations that the publisher has discharged two studio heads at the Modern Warfare developer. The alleged dismissal of Vince Zampella and Jason West sparks further suggestions that a bitter row has taken place …
Read More »Activision â??axesâ?? Infinity Ward bosses in new row
Studio heads Vince Zampella and Jason West reportedly escorted out by Activision security, publisher expects litigation
Read More »Robomodo growing fast with Ride 2 project
String of new hires for the Chicago-based ex-EA studio
Read More »Capcoms Mark Beaumont passes away
Mark Beaumont, Capcom’s COO of North America and Europe, has tragically passed away. The popular industry figure suffered a heart attack in the early hours of February 23rd. He was promoted to the role of COO at Capcom in April 2008 having served as both senior vice president and executive …
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