Vince Zampella, one of the creators of the famous video game “Call of Duty,” was killed in a car accident, according to American media reports on Monday.
Local channel “NBC 4” reported that Zampella was killed on Sunday while driving his Ferrari on a road in northern Los Angeles. His studios produced some of the world’s best-selling video games.
Zampella was known for his involvement in developing the “Call of Duty” series and for founding “Respawn Entertainment,” the studio behind games like “Titanfall,” “Apex Legends,” and “Star Wars Jedi.”
He left “Activision” under controversial circumstances
After beginning his career in the 1990s as a designer of shooter games, he co-founded “Infinity Ward” in 2002 and contributed to the launch of “Call of Duty” in 2003. The company “Activision” later acquired his studio.
– “Microsoft” is close to finalizing the acquisition of the company that develops “Call of Duty”
He left “Activision” under controversial circumstances and founded “Respawn” in 2010, which was acquired by “Electronic Arts” in 2017.
At “Electronic Arts,” Zampella took charge of reviving the “Battlefield” game series, cementing his reputation as one of the most influential figures in shooter games.
Call of Duty
“Call of Duty” is a long-running and highly influential series of first-person shooter video games, first released in 2003. The franchise is historically notable for its early titles focusing on World War II, before expanding to modern, futuristic, and other historical settings, and it popularized the multiplayer online battle format.
Ferrari
Ferrari is an Italian luxury sports car manufacturer founded in 1939 by Enzo Ferrari, originally as Auto Avio Costruzioni before becoming a standalone marque in 1947. It is globally renowned for its high-performance vehicles and its iconic involvement in Formula One racing, where it is the oldest and most successful team. The brand represents a pinnacle of automotive engineering, design, and racing heritage.
Los Angeles
Los Angeles is a major city in Southern California, originally founded in 1781 as a small Spanish settlement named “El Pueblo de la Nuestra Señora la Reina de los Ángeles.” It grew dramatically in the 20th century, first through the arrival of railroads and the discovery of oil, and later as the global center of the film and television industry. Today, it is known for its sprawling metropolis, diverse cultural influences, and iconic landmarks like Hollywood.
Respawn Entertainment
Respawn Entertainment is an American video game development studio founded in 2010 by former Call of Duty developers. It is best known for creating the critically acclaimed Titanfall series and the globally popular battle royale game Apex Legends.
Titanfall
Titanfall is a first-person shooter video game series developed by Respawn Entertainment, first released in 2014. The games are set in a distant future where militarized factions battle using agile pilots and giant mechs called Titans. Its history is rooted in the creative team behind the original *Call of Duty: Modern Warfare* series, who formed Respawn after leaving Activision.
Apex Legends
“Apex Legends” is a free-to-play battle royale video game developed by Respawn Entertainment and published by Electronic Arts, first released in February 2019. Set in the same science-fiction universe as the “Titanfall” series, the game popularized the hero-shooter genre within battle royale by featuring unique characters (“Legends”) with special abilities. Its history includes regular seasonal updates that introduce new characters, maps, and narrative elements to an ongoing storyline.
Star Wars Jedi
“Star Wars Jedi” is not a physical place or cultural site, but a central concept within the Star Wars franchise, referring to the fictional monastic peacekeepers who wield the Force. Their history is depicted across films and other media, chronicling the ancient Jedi Order’s rise, its fall during the Clone Wars, and its eventual rebirth.
Activision
Activision is an American video game publisher founded in 1979, notable for being the world’s first independent developer and distributor of video games for consoles. It is best known for creating and maintaining major franchises such as *Call of Duty*, *World of Warcraft*, and *Candy Crush Saga*.
Infinity Ward
Infinity Ward is an American video game developer founded in 2002, best known as the original creator of the highly successful *Call of Duty* franchise. The studio’s early work on the series, particularly with the first-person shooter *Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare* in 2007, was critically acclaimed and helped redefine the genre.
Microsoft
Microsoft is an American multinational technology corporation founded by Bill Gates and Paul Allen in 1975, which became globally dominant through its Windows operating system and Office software suite. It has since expanded into cloud computing, gaming, and artificial intelligence, significantly shaping the personal computing industry and modern digital culture.
Electronic Arts
Electronic Arts (EA) is a major American video game company founded in 1982 by Trip Hawkins, initially gaining recognition for its innovative marketing and early sports simulation titles. It has since grown into one of the world’s largest gaming publishers, known for franchises like *FIFA*, *Madden NFL*, *The Sims*, and *Battlefield*.
Battlefield
A battlefield is a location where armed conflict has occurred, often marking a significant historical event or turning point in a war. These sites are preserved to commemorate the sacrifices made and to serve as a place for education and remembrance of past conflicts. Famous examples include Gettysburg in the United States and the Somme in France, where pivotal battles shaped national histories.
