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The visionary game developer, renowned for co-creating the globally famous first-person shooter Call of Duty, has passed away in a car accident in the state of California aged 55.

The tragic news was verified by Electronic Arts, the parent company of Respawn Entertainment, the development studio he co-founded.

The celebrated industry figure died after his vehicle was involved in a crash and was engulfed in flames on a highway in the Los Angeles area on Sunday, US media outlets report.

"This is a devastating loss, and we stand with his family and friends, his loved ones, and the countless individuals inspired by his creative vision," a spokesperson for Electronic Arts stated.