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Vince Zampella, co-creator of best-selling video games Call of Dutydied. He was 55.
Video game company Electronic Arts said Zampella died Sunday. The company did not disclose the cause of death.
In 2010, Zampella founded Respawn Entertainment, a subsidiary of EA, and was also the former CEO of video game developer Infinity Ward, the studio behind the successful Call of Duty franchise.
An Electronic Arts spokesman said in a statement Monday that Zampella's influence on the video game industry has been “profound and far-reaching.”
“A friend, colleague, leader and visionary creator, his work has helped shape modern interactive entertainment and inspired millions of gamers and developers around the world. His legacy will continue to shape how games are made and how players interact for generations to come,” a company spokesperson wrote.
One of Zampella's main achievements was the creation Call of Duty a franchise that has sold over half a billion games worldwide.
The first-person shooter debuted in 2003 as a World War II simulator and has sold over 500 million copies worldwide. Subsequent versions focus on modern warfare, and a live-action film is being made based on the game by Paramount Pictures.
In recent years, Zampella has spearheaded the creation of adventure video games. Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order And Star Wars Jedi: Survivor.
