Unfortunate news for the world video game industry. Vince Zampella, one of the creators of the popular video game “Call of Duty” series and a famous game developer, was killed in a terrible road accident in the United States.
According to local media NBC Los Angeles, this accident happened on Angeles Crest Highway in the mountainous area north of Los Angeles on Sunday afternoon. Vince Zampella was driving a luxury Ferrari 296 GTS. Outside a tunnel, the car lost control and crashed hard into concrete barriers and mountain walls. After the collision, the car caught fire.
Vince Zampella died at the scene. Another passenger in the car was taken to the hospital with serious injuries where he died. The exact cause of the crash is still under investigation, the California Highway Patrol said.
Gaming legend Vince Zampella
Vince Zampella is one of the most influential figures in modern video game history. He was the co-founder of the Infinity Ward studio and from there the world-famous “Call of Duty” franchise was born. The series revolutionized the gaming industry since its first release.
He later founded the Respawn Entertainment studio under Electronic Arts (EA). Superhit games like “Titanfall”, “Apex Legends”, and “STAR WARS Jedi” series were created under his leadership. He was also overseeing the overall development of EA’s Battlefield franchise.
News of Vince Zampella’s death has left game developers, streamers, and game lovers across the world in mourning. “He was not just a creator, but a visionary leader who played a major role in shaping the future of the gaming industry,” Electronic Arts said in a statement.
Many fans and colleagues are mourning him on social media. Many say that, without his contribution, the modern first-person shooter game would not be what it is today.
An accident cut short the life of a legend, but Vince The games he created and his creative thinking will forever be immortalized in video game history.
