Justin Roiland, creator of the hit animated series Rick and Morty and co-creator of the comedy shooter High On Life, has stepped down from his role at development studio Squanch Games. The company announced the news tonight, though the resignation took effect on Jan. 16.
Justin Roiland has left Squanch Games –
On January 16, Squanch Games received Justin Roiland’s resignation in a tweet of the team. “The passionate Squanch team will continue to develop games that we know our fans will love, and we will continue to support and improve High On Life.” Police in Orange County, California arrested Roiland on January 12 for domestic violence. Before that, some women had made accusations on social media, claiming that he had tried to force them into sexual acts even though they were underage.
The Aftermath of Rick and Morty —
Adult Swim, the company that produces Rick and Morty, also cut ties with Roiland, reporting on Jan. 24. Rick and Morty is still being produced and aired, even though the show’s creator will no longer be lending his voice to the two protagonists. New voice actors will be chosen for both characters in the future. Justin Roiland co-founded Squanch Games in 2016 and has since been involved in the development of all four of the team’s titles. The studio’s latest release, High On Life, became an Xbox Game Pass hit when it came out late last year for PC, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S.
Written by Marco Wutz for GLHF
Source: Gazzetta It
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