Vince Zampella, Video Game Pioneer Behind Call Of Duty, Dies At 55
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Zampella’s influence on the video game industry was "profound and far-reaching."
Vince Zampella, one of the creators behind bestselling video games such as Call of Duty, has died. He was 55.
Video game company Electronic Arts said Zampella died Sunday. The company did not disclose his cause of death.
In 2010, Zampella founded Respawn Entertainment, a subsidiary of EA, and he also was the former chief executive of video game developer Infinity Ward, the studio behind the successful Call of Duty franchise.
A spokesperson for Electronic Arts said in a statement on Monday that Zampella’s influence on the video game industry was “profound and far-reaching.”
“A friend, colleague, leader and visionary creator, his work helped shape modern interactive entertainment and inspired millions of players and developers around the world,” the statement said. “His legacy will continue to shape how games are made and how players connect for generations to come.”
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