Corey McNamara
Rockstar Games Vice President of Writing, Mike Unsworth, Leaves GTA VI Developer After 16 Years
Rockstar Games, the acclaimed developer behind the Grand Theft Auto franchise, has reportedly lost one of its key creative minds. Mike Unsworth, the Vice President of Writing at Rockstar Games, has left the company after an impressive 16-year-long tenure. News of Unsworth’s departure was revealed when his LinkedIn profile was recently updated to reflect this significant change in his career.
An Accomplished Writer Behind Gaming’s Biggest Franchises
Unsworth is highly regarded within the gaming industry as an accomplished writer who has played a crucial role in the development of some of Rockstar Games’ most iconic and successful titles. His profile on LinkedIn states, “Mike is an accomplished writer who spent over 16 years working for Rockstar Games as a creative lead on some of the most critically acclaimed and commercially successful video game franchises of all time, most notably Grand Theft Auto and Red Dead Redemption.”
Unsworth’s contributions to Rockstar Games are extensive, as he has worked on various blockbuster hits, including Red Dead Redemption, Red Dead Redemption 2, Grand Theft Auto 4, Grand Theft Auto 5, Max Payne 3, and L.A. Noire.
A Career Spanning Senior Roles
Unsworth’s journey with Rockstar Games began in 2007 when he joined as a senior creative writer. Over the years, he quickly rose through the ranks and became the writing director in 2019. Finally, he spent two years as the Vice President of Writing, overseeing the narrative and storytelling aspects of Rockstar’s projects before his recent departure.
Regarding Unsworth’s involvement in Rockstar’s upcoming projects, it remains uncertain. With rumors circulating about the highly anticipated Grand Theft Auto VI, there is a possibility that Unsworth may still receive credit for his writing in the renowned studio’s future releases.
Rockstar Games Faces Hack and Leaked Footage Challenge
Rockstar Games has been making headlines recently, not just for the departure of Unsworth but also due to a high-profile hack that led to leaked footage from the unreleased Grand Theft Auto VI being made available to the public. The audacious attack was reportedly carried out, at least in part, by two British teenagers on bail for a previous hack against Nvidia. The security breach has raised concerns about Rockstar’s ability to protect its highly anticipated projects from leaks and unauthorized access.
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