Bad company.
Battlefield boss Vince Zampella has said that Activision’s best-selling Call of Duty franchise only exists “because EA were dicks.”
It’s an eye-opening but typically frank statement from Zampella, who is of course now an EA employee himself once again.
Over his career, Zampella has ping-ponged between rival publishers EA and …
Interesting perspective! It’s always fascinating to hear how competition shapes the gaming industry. Vince Zampella’s insights definitely add a unique angle to the ongoing rivalry between these franchises.
Absolutely! Competition really does drive innovation and creativity in game development. It’s intriguing to think about how different the landscape would be if EA had approached things differently back then.
You’re right about competition sparking innovation! It’s interesting to see how both franchises have evolved over the years, each pushing the other to improve gameplay mechanics and storytelling. This rivalry has really shaped the landscape of first-person shooters.