Medal of Honor Series
Steven Spielberg's Cinematic World War II FPS Legacy
Conceived in 1999 by acclaimed filmmaker Steven Spielberg and developed by DreamWorks Interactive, Medal of Honor introduced cinematic authenticity, orchestral scores, and the iconic Normandy landings to video games.
Spielberg's Vision and Giacchino's Orchestral Score
While filming Saving Private Ryan, Steven Spielberg envisioned an educational yet gripping video game to teach young audiences about the sacrifices of World War II. Pairing historical OSS sabotage missions with Oscar-winning composer Michael Giacchino's symphonic score, the original 1999 PlayStation title established unprecedented Hollywood-grade production standards.
Allied Assault, Omaha Beach, and the Genesis of Call of Duty
In 2002, Medal of Honor: Allied Assault set an immortal benchmark with its harrowing recreation of Operation Overlord on Omaha Beach. The core developers at 2015, Inc. who designed this triumph—notably Vince Zampella and Jason West—subsequently parted ways with EA to establish Infinity Ward and create Call of Duty.