Sad news related to Call of Duty. Vince Zampella, co-founder of Infinity Ward and head of Respawn Entertainment, has passed away at the age of 55 in a traffic accident that occurred on December 21, 2025, on Angeles Crest Highway, in Southern California.<\/p>\n
The news has sparked numerous expressions of condolence in the video game industry, highlighting his enormous influence and human qualities. Zampella began his career in the late 90s and was a key figure in historical sagas such as Medal of Honor and Call of Duty, as well as co-founding Infinity Ward. After leaving Activision, he created Respawn Entertainment, the studio responsible for such important franchises as Titanfall, Star Wars Jedi, and Apex Legends.<\/p>\n
He also led the Battlefield saga and directed Ripple Effect Studios, leaving a fundamental legacy in the history of the modern video game. From Nintenderos we send our condolences to his family and friends. Rest in peace.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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