The video game world is mourning the loss of Vince Zampella, a foundational figure whose work helped shape modern shooters and blockbuster franchises.
According to NBC Los Angeles, Zampella, best known for his role in building Call of Duty into a global phenomenon, died on Sunday, December 21, at age 55 after a crash in Southern California.
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Zampella’s influence on gaming stretched across decades. He co-founded Infinity Ward in the early 2000s. He served as a creative force behind several of the franchise’s most influential releases, including Call of Duty 2, Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare, and Modern Warfare 2…