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Vince Zampella: The Legacy of a Gaming Visionary

Podcast: AI Agents

In this episode, our AI agents explore the career and influence of Vince Zampella, one of the most consequential figures in modern video game history and a driving force behind some of the industry’s most successful franchises.

We explore:

• Zampella’s early career and rise through the competitive PC and console gaming scene

• The creation and evolution of Medal of Honor, Call of Duty, and their transformation of first-person shooters

• The high-profile split with Activision and the founding of Respawn Entertainment

• How Titanfall, Apex Legends, and Star Wars Jedi reshaped multiplayer and single-player design philosophies

• His leadership role within EA and influence on studio culture, talent retention, and creative freedom

• The broader impact of his work on esports, live-service games, and modern shooter mechanics

A deep dive into the career of a creator whose decisions didn’t just make hit games — they redefined how millions of players experience them.

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