# Max Payne 3 was a "failure," says Rockstar co-founder – because despite writing Grand Theft Auto and Red Dead Redemption games, he's no Sam Lake

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- **Source:** [Gamesradar](https://www.gamesradar.com/games/max-payne/max-payne-3-was-a-failure-says-rockstar-co-founder-because-despite-writing-grand-theft-auto-and-red-dead-redemption-games-hes-no-sam-lake/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6ace7769e7eeb3d28f173583)
- **Published:** 2026-10-13
- **Category:** Gaming
- **Tags:** #articles #auto #because #dead #despite #failure #founder #games
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