Infinity Ward Lawsuit Contends Activision Enforced A Police State

by Justin B. on July 9, 2010 @ 5:50 pm

Infinity War Police State

Kotaku managed to get their hands on the amended lawsuit that was filed in California today detailing the various allegations being made by the former Infinity Ward members against Activision. Representing 38 plaintiffs, the suit calls for a revised amount of $216 million in damages and unpaid bonuses.

Originally, the group was seeking an upwards of $500 million.

Further, the suit recounts earlier reports of Activision’s alleged underhand practices that led to the firing of West and Zampella, the co-founders of the studio. It also contends that Activision held “secret interrogations” and brought in security to watch the studio’s exits.

These measures, which the group collectively describe as a  ”police state,” generated unrest at the Activision-owned studio. Those involved feel they would have continued to support the publisher if it had awarded entitled bonuses on-time and refrained from creating such a hostile work environment.

A hearing is set for August 5 to determine if the both suits against Activision can be consolidated into one. A trial date for the suit involving ex-Infinity Ward co-founders Vince Zampella and Jason West is scheduled for May 23 of next year.

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Comments
yolarrydabomb says:

MW3 on November 2011?

Oh sweet. I will enjoy another unreliable game with nothing but glitches, lack of story, and cheaters on Multiplayer.

Fix the damn game already Activsion.

Robby says:

The game is pretty much fix, all the major glitches have been patched with previous title updates and I thought the campaign was decent.

It is mostly jtaggers ruining the multiplayer but that is something Microsoft has to fix, which at this point seems like they can't do nothing about it.

NoEffex says:

This.

Same with the few PS3 cheaters, the thing that enables them to hack it is Sony's fault (Decrypting the HDD).

MenaceInc says:

pfft, you guys haven't seen a game full of hackers until you've played the PC version...my god. :|

yolarrydabomb says:

Thats what I talking about....the PC Version.

Hopefully Alteriwnet will smooth things better. I like GunGame and AVP mod tho. its kind of fun but Aimbots, wall hacks are no fun. I not saying the story suck on MW2 but they could get in better detail of whats going.

Cant wait for IWnet 2.0

Robby says:

Well imo atleast, I assume PC is gonna have more hackers than consoles.

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