Michael Dailly is a Scottish video game designer, best known for designing Lemmings[1] and the original prototype of Grand Theft Auto, and is one of the four founders of DMA Design (now Rockstar North), alongside David Jones, Russell Kay, and Steve Hammond.[2]
Mike Dailly | |
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 Dailly in 2011 | |
| Born | Michael Dailly |
| Occupation | Video game designer |
| Years active | 1989–Present |
| Organization | DMA Design |
| Known for | Lemmings Grand Theft Auto |
Between 2010 and 2018, Dailly was working with YoYo Games as the lead developer of the GameMaker: Studio game engine.[3]
Dailly was given the lifetime achievement award at the 2023 Scottish Games Awards.[4]
Dailly is a supporter of Scottish independence and is a member of the Scottish National Party.[5]
References edit
- ^ Alex, Michael; er. "FEATURE: Iconic Dundee-made video game Lemmings is first class in new Royal Mail postage stamp collection". The Courier. Retrieved 3 June 2021.
- ^ "Grand Theft Auto Franchise Playfully Flicks Mud at Its Birthplace: Scotland". The New York Times. Retrieved 29 May 2015.
- ^ "GTA Creator Is Building Liberty City In Game Maker". Rock Paper Shotgun. Retrieved 11 July 2016.
- ^ Dealessandri, Marie (3 November 2023). "The Longest Walk and Hercule Poirot: The London Case crowned at Scottish Games Awards". GamesIndustry.biz. Gamer Network. Retrieved 3 November 2023.
- ^ "'They're the best for Scotland': Grand Theft Auto creator joins SNP". The National. 24 March 2023. Retrieved 20 November 2023.
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