Sometimes people throw around terms like "industry legend" to describe famous game developers, but Vince Zampella was genuinely legendary.
Most people have no idea how influential the man was. Director on Medal of Honor: Allied Assault. Co-creator of Call of Duty. Then he shipped the iconic first two Modern Warfare games. If he had ONLY done all that, he would be an "industry legend."
And then Act 2 of his career was arguably even crazier. He flipped the bird to Activision after they tried to wriggle out of a contractually-owed bonus, started Respawn (taking with him a huge chunk of the MW2 team in the process!) and then shipped Titanfall 1 & 2, Apex Legends, and two of the best Star Wars games ever.
That we won't get to see Act 3 of Vince Zampella's career is a tragedy. Pray for his family.
Rest in peace Vince.
As one of the founders of Infinity Ward and Call of Duty, you will always have a special place in our history.
Your legacy of creating iconic, lasting entertainment is immeasurable.
Our deepest condolences to Vince’s family and loved ones upon this terrible tragedy.
The gaming community has lost one of its best people who made gaming fun and enjoyable for people like me and my generation. Will always remember the amazing times I had playing CoD.
My thoughts go out to his family at such a difficult time.
Vince Zampella has sadly passed away at the age of 55 in a car accident.
He was a co-creator of the Call of Duty franchise as well as the co-founder of Infinity Ward and Respawn Entertainment.
He was currently working as the head of Battlefield
@DiscussingFilm Bro, tf? He quite literally is one of the best filmmakers of all time. He made saving private ryan, AND he also helped make medal of honour. If it wasn't for him, cod probably wouldn't exist