Excerpt from Kotaku Article
http://kotaku.com/5515061/ousted-modern-warfare-2-creators-respawn-sign-with-former-rivals"But today the two creators are announcing a new company and an exclusive publishing deal with Activision rival Electronic Arts. The new company, based in Encino, California, will make games for the EA Partners label, an arrangement that means it will remain an independent company from EA. West and Zampella's former studio, Infinity Ward, remains wholly owned by Activision.
"Respawn Entertainment marks a fresh start for Jason and me," Zampella said in a statement. "For the past decade we led a great development team and poured our hearts into creating an epic game franchise. We're very proud of what we built – and proud that so many millions of fans enjoyed those games. Today we hope to do it all over again — open a new studio, hire a great team, and create brand new games with a new partner, EA."
"We're excited," West said. "Now that the team is in control of the games and brands, we can ensure that the fans are treated as well as they deserve.""
Now could THIS be a match made in heaven?
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