History of Call of Duty in Timeline
Call of Duty is a long-running military first-person shooter video game series published by Activision since 2003. Primarily developed by Infinity Ward, Treyarch, and Sledgehammer Games, the franchise has expanded to include numerous spin-offs and handheld titles. The core games typically feature both single-player campaigns focused on military conflicts and multiplayer modes offering competitive gameplay. The newest game, Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, was released on October 25, 2024.
2007: Contract Negotiations and Legal Issues for Call of Duty
In 2007, contract negotiations between Infinity Ward's founders and Activision led to legal issues. Jason West and Vince Zampella were forced out of Infinity Ward and subsequently formed Respawn Entertainment within Electronic Arts. Lawsuits were filed against Activision by West, Zampella, and several Infinity Ward staff over unpaid royalties and bonuses.
2017: AM General Sues Activision Over Humvee Use
In 2017, AM General, the Humvee manufacturer, sued Activision for using the Humvee in multiple Call of Duty games.
April 2020: Activision Wins Humvee Lawsuit
In April 2020, a federal district judge ruled in favor of Activision, dismissing the case filed by AM General regarding the use of the Humvee in Call of Duty games.
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