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business6 days ago•2 min saved

GTA 6 Fired Devs Urge Support to Win Justice, Not Boycott

Former GTA 6 developers fired from Rockstar’s UK office, all IWGB members, accuse Rockstar of union busting and are pursuing a legal case; they urge fans not to boycott GTA 6 but to support them by buying a charity T-shirt to fund legal costs. A preliminary tribunal allowed blacklisting allegations to proceed and a trial is set for Sept. 10, with GTA 6 preorder numbers described as unprecedented and an extended first look planned for Aug. 27 ahead of the game’s release.

via GameSpot|

#business #fired-employees #gta-6

business7 days ago•6 min saved

GTA 6 Supporters Urged to Fund Legal Battle, Not Boycott Rockstar Workers

31 Rockstar staff fired amid an employment tribunal over alleged union busting are asking supporters not to boycott GTA 6; instead, proceeds from a new IWGB T-shirt preorder will go to paying the developers’ legal costs, while Rockstar denies union busting and Take-Two chief Strauss Zelnick says GTA 6 sales should stay strong.

via Eurogamer|

#business #grand-theft-auto-6 #iwgb

gaming1 month ago•9 min saved

MindsEye staff protest company-funded fan event amid wave of layoffs

Edinburgh-based MindsEye workers at Build a Rocket Boy plan to picket outside the studio for a weekend fan event funded by the company, arguing the decision comes after multiple rounds of layoffs and amid union concerns over governance and privacy. The IWGB and additional unions are set to join the protest, which follows a history of layoffs and controversy around workplace practices; the studio later issued a statement saying the playtest is for players and MindsEye’s future, signaling ongoing dialogue with the community.

via Eurogamer.net|

#build-a-rocket-boy #gaming #iwgb

technology1 month ago•4 min saved

Rocket Boy staff stage protest against lavish fan event amid mass layoffs

BARB staff, allied with the IWGB and other union reps, plan a weekend protest outside Edinburgh offices over an all-expenses-paid fan event, arguing it glosses over sweeping layoffs (around 300 since mid-2025) and MindsEye’s rocky launch, while calling for stronger worker protections in the game industry.

via GamesIndustry.biz|

#build-a-rocket-boy #edinburgh #iwgb

business1 month ago•9 min saved

Rockstar workers push for formal union recognition as GTA 6 release looms

After 2025 layoffs at Rockstar raised concerns about union busting, GTA 6 developers are seeking official recognition for a union called Rockstar Game Workers Union under IWGB. The Guardian reports current employees are coordinating with IWGB to secure recognition before GTA 6’s November release, with a potential strike if voluntary recognition is ignored. If successful, Rockstar would become only the second UK game studio with a recognized union after ZA/UM. Ex-employee Jordan Garland and IWGB president Alex Marshall emphasized giving workers a voice, while pre-orders for GTA 6 reportedly push the title past 3 billion dollars.

via Eurogamer|

#business #gta-6 #iwgb

business1 month ago•3 min saved

Rockstar staff push for union recognition before GTA VI amid mass layoffs

UK Rockstar Games workers, backed by the IWGB Game Workers Union, are pursuing official recognition ahead of GTA VI’s release to secure formal bargaining rights after last year’s mass layoffs; if voluntary recognition falters, more organizing or a strike could occur, while the union fights the dismissals in an employment tribunal and Rockstar says the terminations were for sharing confidential information and not tied to union activity. ZA/UM previously became the first UK studio to win recognition in Oct 2025, signaling growing union momentum in the industry.

via The Guardian|

#business #game-workers-union #gta-vi

business2 months ago•9 min saved

Rockstar staff form union as GTA 6 legal clash deepens

Rockstar Games employees announced the Rockstar Game Workers Union (RGWU) under IWGB, seeking justice for 31 fired workers and pushing for pay transparency, flexible work, and an end to crunch, while ongoing legal action alleges union-busting as GTA 6 heads toward a November release.

via Eurogamer|

#business #gta-6 #iwgb

business2 months ago•2 min saved

Rockstar Game Workers Union Forms, Plans Legal Challenge Over Dismissals

The Rockstar Game Workers Union (RGWU), under the Independent Workers' Union of Great Britain, has publicly formed and begun preparing a court case against Rockstar Games over the firing of 31 unionizing employees, accusing the company of union-busting. The union is growing across Rockstar sites in Edinburgh, London, Leeds, Lincoln, and Dundee, and is calling for pay transparency, flexible working, and an end to crunch, while fundraising for legal fees as GTA VI looms and Take-Two projects strong earnings.

via Game Developer|

#business #crunch #iwgb

business2 months ago•3 min saved

GTA 6 Devs Unite: New Union Files for Court Battle Against Rockstar

GTA 6 developers and staff have formed the Rockstar Game Workers Union under the IWGB to challenge Rockstar Games in court, alleging anti-union actions after more than 30 firings. The union seeks pay transparency, flexible working, and an end to crunch, and has spread across offices in Edinburgh, London, Leeds, Lincoln, and Dundee. A trial date has been set but not published yet, with activists and politicians watching Rockstar’s handling of the proceedings.

via RockstarINTEL|

#business #gamedev #gta6

technology4 months ago•2 min saved

IWGB takes BARB to court over alleged staff surveillance

Britain’s IWGB has filed legal action against Build a Rocket Boy over alleged data privacy violations after BARB installed Teramind monitoring software on staff PCs without informing them; the software reportedly tracked keystrokes, screen activity, and microphone audio and was removed after a grievance by 40+ workers, with the union escalating the case to ACAS and the Information Commissioner’s Office, following earlier union-backed litigation over redundancies and new layoffs amid accusations of espionage and mismanagement.

via GamesIndustry.biz|

#build-a-rocket-boy #data-privacy #iwgb

business7 months ago•3 min saved

GTA workers lose bid for interim pay as union-busting dispute advances

A Glasgow tribunal refused interim relief to 29 Rockstar Games UK staff who say they were fired for trying to unionise, meaning they will continue to be unpaid while a full hearing proceeds. The workers allege their dismissals for union activity followed confidential information concerns tied to a public Discord server; the judge noted it wasn’t clear whether union membership was the main reason for the sacks. A full tribunal will hear evidence later, with the IWGB union claiming the outcome underscores an attempt to crush a union, while Rockstar welcomed the ruling.

via BBC|

#business #interim-relief #iwgb

business7 months ago•2 min saved

Tribunal Denies Interim Relief in Rockstar Workers Case Over Discord Posts

The Glasgow Employment Tribunal refused the IWGB’s bid for interim relief for Rockstar staff fired over alleged Discord postings related to Grand Theft Auto 6, saying it’s unlikely the dismissals were primarily due to union membership. The ruling notes that some affected workers were non-members (including Canadians), some IWGB-connected staff were not dismissed, and that postings may have been obtained via covert monitoring; some employees were dismissed after little or no notice and for limited ongoing posting. A full hearing will proceed, with Rockstar defending its actions and the IWGB remaining optimistic about the case.

via GamesIndustry.biz|

#business #employment-tribunal #gta-6

world9 months ago•2 min saved

Rockstar Faces Legal Action Over Worker Firing and Union Busting Allegations

The IWGB union has filed legal claims against Rockstar Games in the UK, accusing the company of unlawfully firing over 30 unionizing workers and engaging in union busting tactics, following their termination over alleged misconduct related to trade secrets. The union claims Rockstar's actions violate UK law and are part of a broader effort to suppress unionization efforts among employees.

via Game Developer|

#gta-vi #iwgb #legal-claims

world9 months ago•2 min saved

Rockstar Faces Allegations of Union Busting After Firing Dozens of Employees

Rockstar is accused of union busting after firing 30-40 UK and Canadian employees involved in union activities, amid high anticipation for GTA 6's release, with the union planning legal action and the company claiming misconduct as the reason for dismissals.

via IGN|

#employee-firings #gta-6 #iwgb

video-games2 years ago•4 min saved

"Rockstar Games Faces Backlash Over Mandatory Office Return for GTA 6 Developers"

Rockstar Games is facing criticism from its developers and the IWGB union for mandating a return to the office to complete work on GTA 6, despite previous assurances of flexible work options. Employees express concerns about well-being, overwork, and the impact on their personal lives. The move has sparked backlash within the video game industry, with calls for transparency, healthy workplace culture, and work-life balance. The decision reflects a broader trend in the industry as companies grapple with the shift back to office work following the pandemic.

via IGN|

#game-development #gta-6 #iwgb