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Schappert: "There could be some challenges -- what's the future of that franchise?"

Speaking at a GDC panel on Wednesday, Electronic Arts’ chief financial officerJohn Schappertexpressed doubts over the future of rival Activision’s Call of Duty franchise, following the public spat between Activision and developer Infinity Ward’s former leading lights Jason West and Vince Zampella. He said, "I’m disappointed because I think Jason …

The highlights of Jason West and Vince Zampella’s court documents against Activision can be found here. The complaint, posted online by IGN, accuses Activision of forcing the two former Infinity Ward bosses out so the publisher can avoid paying substantial bonus payments, as well as claim creative control of the …

Court documents released for high-profile court case

Sacked duo West and Zampella seek $36m and control of the Modern Warfare rights

West and Zampella speak for the first time since acrimonious departure from Modern Warfare 2 studio earlier this week

Infinity Ward out of the frame as new studio Sledgehammer takes control - new Call of Duty unit established

Studio heads Vince Zampella and Jason West reportedly escorted out by Activision security, publisher expects litigation

Publisher Activision says it will use the learnings of the Modern Warfare 2 launch for future releases. The game has grossed more than $1 billion worldwide, and was backed by a huge retail campaign – making Modern Warfare 2 the biggest game launch in the industry’s history. "This unprecedented achievement …

â??The only failing in the otherwise truly excellent Modern Warfare 2 was that the story felt quite old-schoolâ?