Vince Zampella
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About
Entrepreneur and video game designer. He was the studio head of Infinity Ward, Respawn Entertainment, and the CEO of Ripple Effect. He is best known for co-creating Call of Duty as well as many other games like Apex Legends, Titan Fall, and Medal of Honor.
Before Fame
He had an early interest in video games with Donkey Kong being his favorite. His first job in video games was for a company called GameTek after he dropped out of Broward College. He created Call of Duty in 2005 after he founded Infinity Ward.
Trivia
He founded Respawn Entertainment in 2010. He passed away on December 21, 2025, after his 2026 Ferrari 296 GTS veered off a road and struck a concrete barrier after exiting a tunnel in Los Angeles.
Family Life
He was divorced from Brigitte and had three children, Quentin, Kyle, and Courtney.
Associated With
Geoff Keighley was a close friend of his and said that he was a "visionary executive with a rare ability to recognize talent".
