EA Calls Modern Warfare Legal Spat "Disappointing"
Wonders if the series can continue under litigation.
Electronic Arts' Chief Financial Officer John Schappert has commented on the legal tussle between Activision and ex-Infinity Ward heads Jason West and Vince Zampella during a GDC panel, calling the situation "disappointing". He questioned the future of the Modern Warfare franchise without the two influential developers.
"I'm disappointed because I think Jason and Vince, on the human side, are two great guys, I know them personally, they've done great things," Schappert said. "And I think they're two of the best creative leaders in our space. To think they're going to spending their future dealing with litigation and lawyers, rather than crafting the next great experience...
"I don't think that's a win for them, I don't think that's a win for our industry," he added.
Schappert also spoke of his admiration for the Modern Warfare series, and said that he doesn't believe anyone will come out of the litigation a winner. "Putting my consumer industry fan hat on, to think there could be some challenges with what's the future of that franchise. It doesn't feel like anyone wins when it's gotten to the point it's gotten to."
Source: IGN
"I'm disappointed because I think Jason and Vince, on the human side, are two great guys, I know them personally, they've done great things," Schappert said. "And I think they're two of the best creative leaders in our space. To think they're going to spending their future dealing with litigation and lawyers, rather than crafting the next great experience...
"I don't think that's a win for them, I don't think that's a win for our industry," he added.
Schappert also spoke of his admiration for the Modern Warfare series, and said that he doesn't believe anyone will come out of the litigation a winner. "Putting my consumer industry fan hat on, to think there could be some challenges with what's the future of that franchise. It doesn't feel like anyone wins when it's gotten to the point it's gotten to."
Source: IGN
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