It’s not exactly a surprise to see one of the most loved video games- ‘Call of Duty’- top Google searches on a daily basis; however, what’s with today, December 23, as the game is downright ruling social media. Yes, ‘Call of Duty’ is trending on Google Trends today, and we are here to explain the reasons behind it!
Why is ‘Call of Duty’ trending on Google Trends today?
‘Call of Duty’ fans were left heartbroken after the sad news of the video game’s co-creator passing away surfaced on the internet. Vince Zampella, the game’s co-creator, passed away on Sunday, December 20. The man behind the game lost his life in a car crash in Los Angeles, California. Zampella, 55, was in a Ferrari when the crash happened, on a Los Angeles highway. It was Electronic Arts-owned Respawn Entertainment, a game studio that was co-founded by Zampella, that confirmed the saddening news. As soon as the reports of his passing away began to circulate, the search volume for the game also began to skyrocket– hence, its virality.
Reportedly, Zampella was not alone in the car when the vehicle crashed; however, it is unclear whether Zampella was the driver or if he was in the passenger seat. The other car passenger, too, lost his life in the accident.
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“This is an unimaginable loss, and our hearts are with Vince’s family, his loved ones, and all those touched by his work,” a spokesperson for Electronic Arts was quoted as saying to BBC.
‘Call of Duty’, a game that has millions of users across the world, was created in 2003. The game was created by Zampella and his long-time collaborators Jason West and Grant Collier. The game was reportedly inspired by World War II, and has sold more than 500 million copies.
The news came as a shock to most, resulting in the video game’s fans expressing their condolences and tributes on social media.
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