Gaming Community Mourns the Loss of Vince Zampella: A Visionary Behind Legendary Titles

The gaming community has reacted to the heartbreaking news of the passing of Vince Zampella. The co-creator of the **Call of Duty** franchise and founder of **Respawn Entertainment** tragically lost his life in a car accident. His death has dealt a significant blow to the entire industry.

Zampella was a pivotal figure in the evolution of first-person shooters. He led the development of **Medal of Honor: Allied Assault**, was instrumental in the creation of **Call of Duty**, and later released titles like **Titanfall** and **Apex Legends** with **Respawn**. In recent years, he oversaw the development of **Battlefield 6**, which achieved great success and received high praise from critics.

**Electronic Arts**

**Respawn Entertainment**

The studio **Infinity Ward**, which Zampella co-founded in 2002, also shared a tribute to him.

**Infinity Ward**

Condolences have been expressed on the social media platforms of **Call of Duty**. Representatives from the series stated that Zampella’s creativity inspired millions and his impact will be felt for years to come.

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Renowned developers also shared their personal memories. **Hideo Kojima** mentioned that Zampella supported him during his transition from **Konami**, offering advice on starting an independent studio and always making time for personal meetings.

**Hideo Kojima**

**Ed Boon**, creator of **Mortal Kombat**

**Geoff Keighley**, organizer of The Game Awards