Madword on 19 March 2014
In fact just saw this link on Neogaf that confirms what I thought:
http://www.ea.com/news/jason-west-and-vince-zampella-respawn-entertainment
But in short (and this was posted in 2010)
Respawn is pleased to also announce that it has awarded EA, through the distinguished EA Partners program, exclusive worldwide publishing and distribution rights to future games. Terms were not disclosed. West and Zampella are represented by Creative Artists Agency (CAA).
Making an indie game : Dead of Day!
