"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. His legacy will continue to shape how games are made and how players connect for generations to come," a company spokesperson wrote."
"One of Zampella's crowning achievements was the creation of the Call of Duty franchise, which has sold more than half a billion games worldwide. The first person shooter game debuted in 2003 as a World War II simulation and has sold over 500 million copies globally. Subsequent versions have delved into modern warfare and there is a live-action movie based on the game in production with Paramount Pictures."
"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. In recent years, Zampella has been at the helm of the creation of the action adventure video games Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order and Star Wars Jedi: Survivor."
Vince Zampella died Sunday at age 55; Electronic Arts announced his death and did not disclose a cause. He co-created the Call of Duty franchise and formerly served as chief executive of Infinity Ward. Zampella founded Respawn Entertainment in 2010, which became a subsidiary of Electronic Arts. Call of Duty has sold more than half a billion copies worldwide, debuted in 2003 as a World War II simulation and later explored modern warfare, with a live-action movie in production at Paramount Pictures. Zampella led development of Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order and Star Wars Jedi: Survivor. Electronic Arts called his influence on the video game industry profound and far-reaching.
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