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Former Naughty Dog Employee: Crunch Is Part of Making Games at Their Level
gaming1 month ago

Former Naughty Dog Employee: Crunch Is Part of Making Games at Their Level

A former Naughty Dog employee claims crunch culture intensified after Uncharted and The Last of Us and was effectively accepted by leadership as the price of making games at the studio’s level, with internal deadlines treated as external ones and bonuses tied to extra work. Refusing crunch could lead to a negative recommendation letter, and the studio is described as leaning into crunch, including cases like Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet.

via Push Square|
#crunch-culture#game-development#gaming
Baldur's Gate 3 Faced Crunch but Aims for Unmatched RPG Legacy
gaming2 years ago

Baldur's Gate 3 Faced Crunch but Aims for Unmatched RPG Legacy

Larian Studios' CEO Swen Vincke admitted that the team had to engage in some crunch while developing Baldur's Gate 3, though it was minimal and rarely required weekend work. He emphasized that overtime was compensated and that the studio's crunch was less severe compared to past projects. Additionally, Larian announced delays for the physical PS5 deluxe editions in North America and confirmed that their next game will not be related to Baldur's Gate or Dungeons and Dragons.

via Eurogamer|
#baldurs-gate-3#crunch-culture#game-development
"Occupational Burnout: The Primary Hazard in the Game Industry, According to CRPG Veteran"
games2 years ago

"Occupational Burnout: The Primary Hazard in the Game Industry, According to CRPG Veteran"

Fallout: New Vegas director Josh Sawyer believes that burnout has replaced crunch as the primary hazard in the games industry, with managers setting teams up to fail and developers suffering as collateral damage. He emphasizes the need for change and support among developers, echoing sentiments from others in the industry who have spoken out against stressful working conditions and layoffs.

via Gamesradar|
#burnout#crunch-culture#game-industry
"Naughty Dog's Evolution: From Crunching to Creative Inspiration in The Last of Us Part 2"
gaming2 years ago

"Naughty Dog's Evolution: From Crunching to Creative Inspiration in The Last of Us Part 2"

Naughty Dog, the studio behind The Last of Us Part 2, has acknowledged its reputation for crunch culture and pledged to eliminate it. The studio released a documentary discussing the impact of crunch on its employees and outlined steps taken to address the issue, including defining crunch internally, educating new hires, removing "crunch dinners," and implementing regular questionnaires. While the effectiveness of these measures remains to be seen, the studio aims to release upcoming projects without subjecting its employees to crunch, with one developer claiming that the remake of The Last of Us Part 1 was made without crunch.

via Gamesradar|
#crunch-culture#documentary#game-development
Spider-Verse Faces Backlash Over Working Conditions and Multiple Versions.
entertainment2 years ago

Spider-Verse Faces Backlash Over Working Conditions and Multiple Versions.

Over 100 artists reportedly quit working on Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse due to overwork and burnout caused by a crunch culture atmosphere at Sony Pictures Animation. The delays allegedly later forced the artists to work 11 hour days for seven days a week in order to make up the lost time. The allegations have raised concerns about the upcoming Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse and whether the movie can be completed in time for its March 29, 2024 release date. Similar practices have been reported at DC Studios regarding The Flash movie.

via Yahoo Entertainment|
#crunch-culture#entertainment#phil-lord
Ubisoft Paris workers speak out against "morally and physically exhausting" crunch culture.
gaming3 years ago

Ubisoft Paris workers speak out against "morally and physically exhausting" crunch culture.

Developers at Ubisoft Paris, the studio behind Just Dance 2023, have allegedly suffered from crunch culture, demanding management, and disputes with Ubisoft headquarters. Anonymous sources claim that the team was tasked with changing the game's engine just 11 months before launch, and bosses pushed ideas "that had to be considered at all costs" despite the team being "already underwater." Developers also alleged that paid overtime became commonplace, and a double standard was established. Ubisoft declined to comment on the claims.

via NME|
#burnout#crunch-culture#gaming