Activision and Infinity Ward have reportedly settled their case over Modern Warfare 2 royalties. The news comes via The Verge , who report that the case has been resolved and won’t be going before a jury. Reportedly the terms were reached after days of behind closed doors conversations between attorneys for both parties. In a statement, Activision commented that "all parties to the litigation have reached a settlement of the dispute, the terms of which are strictly confidential." The statement adds that Activision "does not believe" that the settlement will "result in a material impact" on earnings for the current quarter or for the calendar year"We have reached a settlement in this matter as to all parties and all claims," an attorney representing Infinity Ward founders West and Zampella said. "Dismissals will be filed soon." While West was in the courtroom as the settlement was announced, he reportedly said "no comment" as he departed with his attorney, though he was seen smiling.

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Previously, the trial was set to begin on June 1st, delayed from its original date of May 29th. The case began back in 2010 when West and Zampella alleged that Activision failed to pay them "substantial royalty payments" for their work on Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 nearly $27 million in all. According to West and Zampella, Activision avoided paying those royalty payments by firing them after the release of Modern Warfare 2. Since departing Activision, the pair went on to form Respawn Entertainment and are rumored to be releasing their first title in 2013 . The case also included a group of nearly 40 Infinity Ward employees suing for unpaid bonuses , and briefly included a lawsuit from Activision against rival Electronic Arts. EA and Activision reached their own settlement earlier this month . This story will continue to be updated as we learn new information, and we’ve reached out to Activision, Respawn and Infinity Ward for further comment.

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