Darby Christopher McDevitt is an Irish-American game developer and writer, best known for his work on the ''

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'' series. With a diverse professional profile spanning more than a decade, he has worked as a writer, film maker, musician, and game designer. As an employee of

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, McDevitt has been the script writer for both the story and dialogue in '' Assassin's Creed: Bloodlines'', '' Assassin's Creed II: Discovery'', '' Assassin's Creed: Embers'' and ''

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'', as well as was the lead writer for '' Assassin's Creed: Revelations'' and '' Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag''. In 2014, Darby was nominated for a

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for his work on ''Black Flag''. Darby is also recognized as a spokesperson for Ubisoft in regards to the ''Assassin's Creed'' franchise. In March 2021, Darby left Ubisoft, but returned in November.

Games

Upcoming

* '' Assassin's Creed: Codename Hexe''

Narrative Director

* ''

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Lead Writer

* ''

'' * '' Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag'' * '' Assassin's Creed: Revelations'' * '' Assassin's Creed II: Discovery'' * '' Assassin's Creed: Bloodlines'' * ''

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'' DS * '' The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe'' * '' The Urbz: Sims in the City'' * '' Lord of the Rings: The Third Age'' * ''

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Writer and Designer

* ''

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'' * '' Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers'' GBA

Producer and Writer

* '' ClueFinders: The Incredible Toy Store Adventure!''

Other notable works

Music Videos: *"Threes" by Autographic *"Change" by Sneaky Thieves *"When I Die" by Sneaky Thieves *"Quarry" by Sneaky Thieves *"Lesser" by Sneaky Thieves *"Brotherly" album medley by Sneaky Thieves Narrative and Documentary Films: * "Recital" (Short) * "Proscenium" (Short) * "Day Fable" (Short) * "The Making of ''Cowards Bend The Knee''" (Documentary Featurette ) Music: Sneaky Thieves * "Brotherly" 2010 Other Electricites * "Accidents" 2007 Other Electricites Autographic * "Technoir Classics" 2012 * "The Attic" 2009

Awards and nominations

References

External links

*
Interview
with Darby McDevitt a
Scripts & Scribes
{{DEFAULTSORT:McDevitt, Darby Video game designers Video game writers Living people Alumni of the National University of Ireland Ubisoft people 1975 births