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Bulkhead's tactical shooter Wardogs has sold over 2.2 million copies, generating $70 million in revenue and outperforming Bungie's Marathon across all platforms. The game's launch momentum exceeds that of Arc Raiders and Helldivers 2 at the same price point, though the studio faces significant scaling challenges and recent controversy over its work culture.
Bulkhead CEO Joe Brammer clarified his studio's hiring practices after backlash over comments about screening candidates for anti-crunch views. He stated that while crunch is not mandatory, the studio expects hard work and screens public social media to ensure cultural fit. Brammer emphasized that employees who own shares receive significant financial rewards, and that the studio has experimented with flexible work models, including a four-day week, to balance intense periods of overtime.
Bulkhead CEO Joe Brammer issued a statement to Eurogamer following backlash over his comments that the studio screens candidates' social media for anti-crunch messaging. Brammer clarified that his remarks were informal and that any screening complies with UK law. He detailed a specific instance of optional crunch for the Wardogs beta, noting that four staff members opted out without penalty. The studio defends its culture by highlighting financial bonuses and equity for employees, despite ongoing debates about the ethics of linking career success to overtime tolerance.
Bulkhead CEO Joe Brammer confirmed the studio reviews candidates' social media for anti-crunch sentiment, stating such individuals 'often don't make it in the door.' He argues that while crunch is sometimes unavoidable, it is compensated through shares and bonuses, though critics note this excludes dissenting voices.
Bulkhead CEO Joe Brammer stated that the studio reviews candidates' social media accounts and rejects those who publicly criticize crunch culture. Brammer acknowledged that while the studio tries to avoid crunch, it is inevitable, and argued that employees who oppose such practices would not be happy at the company. The studio, which recently released the hit game Wardogs, offers financial bonuses to shareholding employees but has also conducted annual layoffs for six years.