According to 1up.com and G4 security was called to the Infinity Ward Offices today for some unknown reason.
G4's news story
My guess would be that there is going to be a few layoffs coming out of no where, and they want security their for the inevitable backlash. Or maybe that news story in Australia got one of the million or so crazies out there to decide that they need to end the evil that is Infinity Ward for destroying the youth of the world, and has taken it upon them selves to bomb the place or shoot it up.Something's happening at Infinity Ward right now. A source close to the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 just informed me that a "bunch of bouncer-types" just showed up outside of the Infinity Ward offices unannounced. When approached by employees, the non-uniformed "bouncers" were unwilling to disclose why they were there.
"Everyone is on edge," said my source.
Infinity Ward studio heads Vince Zampella and Jason West reportedly met with Activision this morning and have not been seen by Infinity Ward staff members since. My source did not delve into specifics, but described the relationship between Infinity Ward and Activision lately as "tense."
The mood around the Infinity Ward offices is currently described as "freaked out" and "confused."
"We just wanna make our games," said my source.
I've contacted Activision for comment on the ongoing situation at Infinity Ward. Stay tuned.
So what do you guys think is going on?
UPDATE: It appears that studio head Jason West has been let go from Infinity Ward. West's LinkedIn account now lists his position as "past," and shows that the position ended in March 2010. In addition, one of our own sources inside Infinity Ward has said that Activision is "flexing their muscles" against the studio, which is attempting to "push back against change."
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