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Britain's Game Workers Are Largely White, Middle Class, and Depressed
A survey of UK game developers reveals class stagnation and a stressed workforce.
In Terms of Crunch, 'Cyberpunk 2077' Is Already a Failure
No matter how good or bad 'Cyberpunk 2077' turns out, CD Projekt Red has no problem admitting that the latest delay will result in crunch for its workers, which means that management has already failed.
'League of Legends' Studio Faces Employee Walkout, Promises Changes
Riot Games' decision to try and block lawsuits being filed against the company prompted an enormous internal blowback it's still wrestling with.
New Documentary ‘Playing Hard’ Shows That Making Games Can Be Hell
The film, now on Netflix, misses the mark by focusing on Ubisoft higher-ups during the development of 'For Honor,' rather than rank-and-file workers.
How 'Slime Rancher' Made a Ton of Money And Stuck to 40-Hour Workweeks
That it's surprising a studio made this a priority tells you everything about the modern state of making video games.
We Asked Eight Studios From Across The World How They Deal with Crunch
While development is a slightly different beast throughout the world, crunch plagues developers regardless of nationality or culture.
It's Time to Radically Remake the Games Industry
In the wake of last week's studio closures, the importance of worker organization in the games industry
Crunch Culture Is Never Just About Individual Choice
Terrifyingly long hours might be the norm in the games industry, but that doesn't mean that they're inevitable.
Karl Anthony Towns's Dad Considering Suing Timberwolves for Mascot-Induced Injury
Minnesota's mascot, Crunch, injured KAT's dad's leg in a sledding stunt gone awry.
How Mental Health Charity Take This Is Helping to Educate the Games Industry
A conversation with the charity’s Russ Pitts and Shannon Gerritzen
The Curious Appeal of Crunch
The reasons why developers work far too hard on their own games are more complex than you may think.