EA announces new development studio headed by Zampella, West.

[flynn]

This game is not likely to have anything to do with the current issues, it's probably the rumored Vietnam War based COD 7 from Treyarch, and has been in development since the release of World at War.

Teaser video is out...

 

[Arwin]

Why would anyone accept a contract where payment due for work done is hinging upon wether you're still with the company?

That's a common thing with companies that get bought by other companies. When a company buys another company where most of the value of said company is actually its employees, then it is typical to set up a bonus for people who stay for instance the first year (but when large multi-year projects are involved that's likely to be more than just the first year). Mind you this is obviously extra money - a bonus that comes over and above your regular monthly pay.

 

[homerdog]

Kotick: 35 Infinity Ward Employees Resigned, More Will Leave

http://pc.ign.com/articles/108/1088273p1.html

 

[BRiT]

As I said earlier, even a little mistrust goes a long long way. Activision really messed up big time in this situation.