Former Infinity Ward Developer Reveals Dramatic Events Surrounding Firing of Studio Heads

Former Infinity Ward developer sheds light on the dramatic events surrounding the abrupt firing of studio heads Jason West and Vince Zampella by Activision in 2009, altering the trajectory of the Call of Duty franchise and the first-person shooter genre. The firing prompted a collective feeling of anger and unfairness among the team, with nearly half of the entire studio at risk of leaving, jeopardizing the development of Modern Warfare 3.