Summary
Vince Zampella, a key figure in the video game industry known for co-creating the Call of Duty series, died in a car crash in California at age 55. The crash involved his Ferrari veering off the road and hitting a concrete barrier, catching fire. Zampella's work had a significant impact on the video game world.
Key Facts
- Vince Zampella co-created the Call of Duty video game series.
- Call of Duty has sold more than 500 million copies worldwide.
- Zampella died in a car crash on the Angeles Crest Highway, California.
- The crash involved his Ferrari, which veered off the road and hit a concrete barrier.
- Zampella also founded Respawn and worked on games like Titanfall and Apex Legends.
- Electronic Arts (EA) acquired Respawn in 2017, where Zampella worked on the Battlefield series.
- Zampella was 55 years old at the time of his death.
- He was recognized as a significant and influential figure in the video game industry.
