I’ve pretty much had as much of the Activision/EA/Infinity Ward/Respawn entertainment split as I’m able to stomach – but when large corporations start taking pot-shots at each other I’m forced to sit up and take notice. Despite the controversy, Activision have proudly boasted about their bottom line, which is looking pretty healthy – and increased their financial outlook. Word is …
It’s a new day! What does that mean? It means more people have left Infinity Ward, that’s what! The latest casualties in the infinity Ward/Activision Debacle are lead animator Mark Grigsby and lead character animator Paul Messerly, who’ve now officially left the company. Last Updated: April 15, 2010
Well this is going to annoy Activision no end, just days after being accused of colluding with EA Games while on Activision’s payroll Vince Zampella and Jason West have announced the creation of their new studio, Respawn Games. The kicker being that Respawn Games is being backed by EA Games but yet is entirely independent from them. I have a …
Richard Morgan, the sci-fi writer who’s currently penning the story for Crysis 2 has had some less than kind words for the folks at Infinity Ward who wrote the story for their blockbuster Modern Warfare 2. "I thought Modern Warfare 2 was an immense disappointment," he told CVG. Last Updated: April 12, 2010
It’s common knowledge that EA and Activision aren’t bed buddies at the moment but yet it’s still intriguing to watch the two of them take pot shots at each other when possible. In the latest episode of the long running soap opera between Activision and Jason West and Vince Zampella we found out that Activision is now countersuing them and …
Ever wonder what a couple of really talented Modern Warfare 2 lovers with around $200 could create if they had the spare time? The actual result is a ridiculously well made short film that is going to make your Friday. These blokes have made one of the best fan made short films that I have ever seen. I’m talking authenticity, …
Update 3: The matchmaking seems to be working decently again. There are also reports that a good chunk of the glitches have been sorted out as well. Update 2: The title update is working, and now the matchmaking is broken: @thevowel Yes, matchmaking is in a bad state on Xbox LIVE right now. We’re working on it and will resolve …
Infinity Ward is just about to release the DLC for MW2 and to help convince all of us to fork over 1200 points for it they have released a Stimulus Package advert. It goes through the life of 3 gamers who are sick of the current MW2 maps and need something new in their life to keep going. What gets …
Traci Braxton husband was Kevin Surratt Sr., a longtime partner who stood by her …
A spooky European village. Properly scary castle mania. Vampires. Werewolves! The only thing more frightening, is a glimpse at your empty bank account when it comes to deciding whether or not you can grab Resident Evil Village this month. Capcom's successor to its long-running survival-horror franchise is finally out, and if you've read our review then you know the game is a winner on multiple levels.
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