John Romero, Doom Creator, Mourns Death of Vince Zampella, Call of Duty Creator

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Mourning of a Gaming Legend: Vince Zampella’s Tragic Passing Recalls His Impact on FPS Genre

Following news of Vince Zampella’s death, figures from across the gaming industry have shared their condolences and memories of the Call of Duty cocreator. John Romero, creator of Doom, memorialized Zampella on X (formerly Twitter), writing, “Rest in Peace, Vince Zampella. Your contribution to the FPS (First-Person Shooter) genre is monumental, and I am shocked and saddened by your early departure.” Geoff Keighley, host of The Game Awards, also posted on X: “I can’t believe I’m writing this. Vince Zampella, 55, passed away in a tragic car crash in California.” Reports indicate the accident involved a Ferrari on the Angeles Crest Highway in California. The vehicle caught fire after the crash, resulting in the deaths of both occupants. One person was ejected, and the other was trapped. It is unknown if Zampella was driving. Electronic Arts (EA), where Zampella was involved with Battlefield 6, and Infinity Ward, the company behind Call of Duty, expressed their condolences. Infinity Ward noted that Zampella would “always have a special place in our history.”

Gaming Industry Mourns Vince Zampella’s Sudden Death at DICE LA Before Battlefield 6 Release

Jason West and Vince Zampella cofounded Respawn Entertainment in 2010. EA acquired Respawn Entertainment in 2017 but did not disclose Zampella’s cause of death. Before his death, Zampella was leading the team at DICE LA. The latest Battlefield game, Battlefield 6, was released in October.

Legendary Video Game Pioneer Vince Zampella, Titan of Respawn Entertainment, Dies in Los Angeles Accident

A colleague shared the following tribute: “Vince Zampella, a Titan of the Video Game Industry, Cocreator of Call of Duty and Cofounder of Respawn Entertainment, as well as a Dear Friend, passed away yesterday in a car accident in Los Angeles…Vince was an extraordinary person—a gamer at heart but also a visionary executive with a rare ability to recognize talent and give people the freedom and confidence to create something truly grand. I witnessed this firsthand while writing the final hours of Titanfall. I will be eternally grateful that he entrusted me to tell the story of the company’s founding. Even when it was difficult or uncomfortable, Vince never faltered in his commitment to honesty and transparency. He believed truth mattered and was willing to share it with the world. Vince deeply cared about doing the right thing. And even working in large organizations, he always strove to put players first—prioritizing experience, skill, and the people who played the games.”

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“The gaming community is in mourning following the tragic loss of Vince Zampella, the creative force behind Call of Duty, Titanfall, and Apex Legends. Ahmed Hassan’s tribute piece, ‘Vince Zampella: Creator of Call of Duty and Leader of Respawn and Battlefield Passes Away,’ published on December 22nd, delves into the life and impact of this industry titan whose work has brought joy to millions worldwide Vince Zampella, Creator of Call of Duty and Leader of Respawn and Battlefield, Passes Away. In another tribute published just yesterday, Hassan explores Zampella’s visionary work in shaping some of our most beloved military FPS franchises Vince Zampella Dies in Car Accident; Creator of Call of Duty, Titanfall, Apex Legends. Marcus Thompson, meanwhile, pays his respects in ‘Vince Zampella, Co-creator of Call of Duty, Dies in Car Accident at 55,’ published on December 23rd. Thompson highlights Zampella’s significant contributions to the first-person shooter genre, from co-founding Infinity Ward and launching Call of Duty to his work on Titanfall and Apex Legends Vince Zampella, Co-creator of Call of Duty, Dies in Car Accident at 55.”