Episode 93 - Darby McDevitt
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Darby McDevitt, a game developer and writer, best known for his work on the Assassin’s Creed series, joins Lexie to discuss curating a love of writing/history via his Irish heritage & Ulysses, writing for multiple games in the Assassin’s Creed series, navigating anachronistic inclusions and non-historical concessions in AC games, and his thoughts on AC’s Discovery Tour mode. So tuck in your togas and hop aboard Trireme Transit for this week’s exciting odyssey!  Don't forget to follow us on Twitter, Facebook & Instagram or visit our website www.theozymandiasproject.com!  Check out Work with Indies if you’re curious about getting into the gaming industry: https://www.workwithindies.com/  Check out Darby’s most recent game, AC Valhalla: https://www.ubisoft.com/en-us/game/assassins-creed/valhalla?isSso=true&refreshStatus=noLoginData Follow updates about the next AC: Codename Hexe: https://www.gamesradar.com/assassins-creed-codename-hexe-guide/  Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheOzymandiasProject  Custom music by Brent Arehart of Arehart Sounds and edited by Dan Maday. Get exclusive bonus content (ad free episodes, early releases, and experimental content) on Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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