News Brief
Summary
Vince Zampella, co-founder of the iconic Call of Duty video game series, has died at age 55 in a car crash in California. He was reportedly driving a Ferrari that crashed and caught fire on a mountain highway near Los Angeles.
Key Points
- Incident: Fatal crash involving a Ferrari on the Angeles Crest Highway north of Los Angeles. The car hit a concrete barrier and caught fire after exiting a tunnel.
- Casualties: Vince Zampella and a passenger were killed. Authorities have not officially released names; investigation into potential factors like alcohol/drugs is ongoing.
- Career Legacy: Co-founded Infinity Ward (2002) and helped launch Call of Duty in 2003. Later founded Respawn Entertainment (creator of Titanfall, Apex Legends). Most recently led the Battlefield franchise at Electronic Arts.
- Industry Impact: Widely regarded as a defining figure in modern first-person shooter games. Tributes from the Battlefield team highlight his influence on generations of players.
新闻简报
摘要
经典电子游戏系列《使命召唤》的联合创始人文斯·赞佩拉在加利福尼亚州的一场车祸中去世，享年55岁。据报道，他当时驾驶一辆法拉利在洛杉矶附近的山地公路上发生车祸并起火。
关键点
- 事件: 一辆法拉利在洛杉矶北部的安吉利斯克雷斯特高速公路上发生致命车祸。车辆在驶出隧道后撞上混凝土屏障并起火。
- 伤亡情况: 文斯·赞佩拉和一名乘客不幸身亡。当局尚未正式公布姓名；关于酒精或药物等因素的调查仍在进行中。
- 职业生涯: 于2002年联合创立Infinity Ward，并于2003年协助推出《使命召唤》系列。之后创立Respawn Entertainment（开发了《泰坦陨落》、《Apex英雄》等）。最近在艺电公司负责领导《战地》系列。
- 行业影响: 被广泛认为是现代第一人称射击游戏领域的标志性人物。《战地》团队的悼词强调了他对几代玩家的深远影响。
Original Article Link: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12-23/vince-zampella-dies-car-crash/106173016