Brian Mitsoda is a Director at Unannounced Startup. Colleagues describe him as "Having collaborated with Brian on projects large and small, I can say he’s among the most talented and knowledgeable individuals I’ve worked with. I’ve learned a lot from him and have full trust in his abilities. He has written some of the best scripts out there-full of humor, wit and erudition, but still unpretentious and natural. As a narrative designer, Brian understands how to create a solid story arc under very complicated circumstances-utilizing his deep knowledge of game mechanics to lead him through labyrinths of story branches that would spiral out of control in less competent hands. His intimacy with the technical side of game engines and mechanics enables him to design smart tools for delivering narrative and much, much more. In addition to his deep knowledge from years of work experience, Brian has a curiosity and drive to understand games and the industry at large, and is always keeping his knowledge up to date. It’s often true that Brian is one of the few people in the room who truly understands what it takes to ship. As a team leader, Brian is organized, fair-minded, loyal and respectful to those working under him. He’s also a lot of fun to have around!"