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As in any industry in which large numbers and interests play central roles in video games are serious conflicts arise around it. In fact, there are some issues that are difficult to settle independently and it is essential and necessary to resort to the courts. The latter is exactly what happened to two of the most recognized and successful companies in the scene. We refer to Activision and Electronic Arts, which will go to trial for the controversial case remembered and Infinity Ward.

Of course, remember that both Jason West and Vince Zampella (the heads of the popular Call of Duty series) last year decided to leave Infinity Ward. At the time of giving explanations, both agreed that creative came to make that determination because of the differences they have with Activision. In very little time left to officially announce that closet a brand new team. It was the study called Respawn Entertainment, which would have the financial support of the people at Electronic Arts.

Well, just this last statement was what motivated the directors of Activision to sue EA peers. Such demand reached 400 million dollars, since the plaintiffs’ lawyers from EA felt that negotiations had been kept secret character Zampella and West at the time both were still under orders from Activision.

Of course the first thing made from Electronic Arts was to request the cancellation of such claim. But despite this formal presentation, the California Supreme Court Judge said that since Activision presented sufficient evidence to support the claim. Thus then, the novel between the two companies will continue next year. More precisely the May 7, due date for both firms limen see the faces and their differences in court. In turn, it should be noted that both Zampella and West also should go to such a trial, since they were sued for improper conduct. Earlier, both had sued his former employer for 36 million as a result of uncollected benefits about Modern Warfare 2.

While many investors are excited about Star Wars: The Old Republic, the game will eventually make way for its launch, the title that fans are willing to give an opportunity for the new Star Wars MMO. The bad news is, however, that instead of arriving in the spring of 2011, is expected to rise in September.

While BioWare and Electronic Arts have confirmed a release date change, is well known closed, the title has been the victim of a series of delays. A number of analysts who have spoken say they are worried about the money they spent on the development of the game and the fact that the subscription model may be difficult for the company to gain strength with him.

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