ME News: On December 23 (UTC+8), Vince Zampella, co-founder of (Call of Duty), founder of Respawn, and head of the (Battlefield) series, passed away in a car accident in Los Angeles at the age of 55. He was one of the most influential developers in the shooting game field. Zampella's career began with (Medal of Honor: Allied Assault), after which he co-founded Infinity Ward and launched the (Call of Duty) series, developing (Modern Warfare) under his leadership. Due to disputes with Activision, he left in 2010 and founded Respawn, releasing well-known games such as (Titanfall) and (Apex Legends). In 2021, he was commissioned by EA to reboot the (Battlefield) series, which saw great commercial success with the release of (Battlefield 6) this year. TGA founder Geoff Keighley stated, "Vince was not only a visionary game producer but also a leader who valued player experience and honesty. His passing is a tremendous loss to the gaming industry." Zampella's work has profoundly influenced the development of shooting games worldwide, and his departure is deeply lamented. (Source: ME)
