G4′s Patrick Klepek has just broken an interesting story that at the moment some aren’t sure what to make of it. According to the story a bunch of “bouncer-types” just showed up outside of the IW offices and would not disclose who exactly they were according to the story’s source.

The team is being described as “on edge” and according to G4′s source the relationship between Infinity Ward and Activision has been “tense” as of late.

While it seems like half of the internet currently reading this story as it breaks on sites everywhere are writing this off as a PR stunt, Forumopolis poster popemobile reminds us that, “Call of Duty is literally the last franchise in the world that needs a PR stunt”. – The Ben

Update: Two major updates from G4 on the story.

UPDATE 10:07 PM: More developments on the situation at Infinity Ward have come to light.

A screen shot surfaced from Infinity Ward CTO Jason West’s Facebook page at Kotaku with the status update “Jason West is drinking. Also, unemployed.” I can confirm from a source that’s friends with West that update did actually come from West’s account.

West also updated his Linkedin profile to appears to reflect a change in employment.

“President/Game Director/CCO/CTO Infinity Ward
January 2001 – March 2010 (9 years 3 months)”

While this doesn’t yet provide much insight into what actually happened at Infinity Ward, it confirms there are changes afoot at the Call of Duty developer. As soon as I know more, you’ll know more.

Read more: http://g4tv.com/thefeed/blog/post/702911/UPDATE-Security-Appears-At-Infinity-Ward-Studio-Heads-Missing-Activision-Investigating-Insubordination.html#ixzz0h1Eqp1dY

And the second major one:

UPDATE 11:20 PM: It turns out Activision may have showed their hand in this matter earlier today.

In an SEC filing made this morning, Activision cited a human resources investigation into “breaches of contract and insubordination by two senior employees at Infinity Ward.”

Based on the information we currently have, at least one of those employees may have included Infinity Ward CTO Jason West. It’s possible Vince Zampella is the other unmentioned employee.

“This matter is expected to involve the departure of key personnel and litigation,” read the filing. “At present, the Company does not expect this matter to have a material impact on the Company.”

Read more: http://g4tv.com/thefeed/blog/post/702911/UPDATE-Security-Appears-At-Infinity-Ward-Studio-Heads-Missing-Activision-Investigating-Insubordination.html#ixzz0h1FB39Rx

This ain’t no ARG fellas, this is real.