Kojima Talked About Making A Metal Gear FPS With Zampella

""His legacy isn't just in the franchises or awards," EA Entertainment president Laura Miele said, according to an on-the-ground report by Game File. "It lives in every studio that chooses trust over fear, craft over shortcuts, people over ego." Bethesda's Todd Howard, Metal Gear creator Hideo Kojima, and others appeared via pre-recorded video segments to share memories of and tributes to the man who helped shape and shepherd some of the biggest studios and franchises in gaming. "Vince was the real deal," Howard said. "I would always seek his advice with every game that I did, or how to maneuver on all that is going on in the industry.""

"Zampella died tragically and unexpectedly in a car crash last December that also claimed the life of his passenger. He worked on Medal of Honor in the early 2000s before cofounding Infinity Ward to lead Call of Duty. He later cofounded a new studio, Respawn Entertainment, amid an acrimonious split with Activision over studio bonuses. At the time of his death he had become an executive president at EA overseeing Battlefield and other franchises. The first-person Metal Gear Solid that wasn't Kojima, who had his own messy split with publisher Konami back in the 2010s, said Zampella took him on a tour of Respawn while he was in the process of getting Death Stranding maker Kojima Productions off the ground. "He gave me a lot of support and advice," Kojima said, according to Game File. "He showed me his studio, and I incorporated some of the""

The DICE Summit in Las Vegas featured tributes to Vince Zampella and reflections on his impact across the industry. Remarks emphasized that his legacy extends beyond franchises and awards to studios that choose trust over fear, craft over shortcuts, and people over ego. Prominent developers recalled Zampella's mentorship, guidance, and practical advice on games and industry maneuvering. Zampella died in a car crash last December that also claimed his passenger. Career highlights include work on Medal of Honor, cofounding Infinity Ward and Respawn Entertainment, leading Call of Duty, and serving as an EA executive overseeing Battlefield and other franchises. Kojima discussed collaborative talks about a first-person Metal Gear Solid.

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