Topic: video game industry
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Video Game Pioneer Vince Zampella, Co-Creator of Call of Duty, Dies at 55
Vince Zampella, co-creator of the Call of Duty franchise and founder of Respawn Entertainment, has passed away at age 55, as confirmed by Electronic Arts. His career was foundational to modern gaming, launching the billion-selling Call of Duty series at Infinity Ward and later leading Respawn to ...
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Vince Zampella, 'Call of Duty' Developer, Dies in Los Angeles Crash
Vince Zampella, co-creator of 'Call of Duty' and head of Respawn Entertainment, died in a single-car crash in Los Angeles. A prolific gaming figure, he co-founded studios behind major franchises like *Call of Duty*, *Titanfall*, and *Apex Legends*. He is remembered as a humble visionary whose wor...
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Kojima Warns: There's No Going Back on AI
Hideo Kojima asserts that AI integration into daily life is irreversible, comparing its rise to the indispensable smartphone and suggesting debate over its utility is becoming moot. Kojima highlights potential social benefits, proposing AI could assist those with social anxiety and automate munda...
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Nintendo Veteran Hideki Konno Departs After 40 Years
Hideki Konno, a foundational Nintendo creative for 40 years, has retired, following the recent departure of veteran producer Kensuke Tanabe. Konno's career was defined by directing genre-defining games like *Super Mario Kart* and *Yoshi's Island*, and later producing hits like *Mario Kart 8* and ...
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Ex-Nintendo Boss Doug Bowser Takes Top Role at Hasbro
Doug Bowser, former president of Nintendo of America, has joined Hasbro's board of directors, bringing over a decade of leadership experience from Nintendo's successful Switch era. Hasbro's board also added Carla Vernón of The Honest Company, with the company citing their combined expertise in co...
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Macron Celebrates Clair Obscur's Game of the Year Win on Instagram
French President Emmanuel Macron publicly celebrated **Clair Obscur: Expedition 33** becoming the first French-developed title to win Game of the Year at The Game Awards 2025, praising it as a national achievement. The RPG, developed by Sandfall Interactive, was a critical and commercial success,...
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Silksong Crowned Steam's Game of the Year
Hollow Knight: Silksong won both Game of the Year and the "Best Game You Suck At" award, reflecting its massive launch and challenging, rewarding gameplay. Hades II was named Best Game on Steam Deck for its portable-friendly design, while Silent Hill f won Outstanding Visual Style, a decision tha...
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Dead Space Reportedly Shelved, Could Be Sold by EA
Electronic Arts has reportedly shelved the Dead Space franchise and is considering selling the intellectual property outright. This strategic review is part of EA's effort to manage a significant debt burden following a massive, debt-financed acquisition deal. The future of the acclaimed horror s...
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Chris Avellone: Why "Selfish" Players Make Better Games
Chris Avellone, a renowned game designer, argues that great game design centers on the principle that **players are inherently selfish**, meaning the experience must be crafted entirely around the person playing. His foundational approach was shaped by early tabletop roleplaying, where he learned...
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