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Gunzilla CEO Denies Pay Delays, Praises Crunch, Teases Data Sale in Crypto
news1 day ago

Gunzilla CEO Denies Pay Delays, Praises Crunch, Teases Data Sale in Crypto

Gunzilla CEO Vlad Korolev pushed back on reports that the studio owed staff pay, saying only contractors faced delays to avoid disrupting operations and that full-time salaries hadn’t been delayed for years; he attacked critics as haters, defended ongoing crunch as necessary to deliver a project on the scale of Call of Duty, boasted about Off the Grid’s growth, and even floated access to player data for 100k GUN cryptocurrency, a claim juxtaposed with former employees’ reports of back pay and Off the Grid’s Steam peak of under 20,000 concurrent players.

via Kotaku|
#controversy#crunch#gunzilla
Unpaid wages claims shake Neill Blomkamp's Gunzilla studio
business1 day ago

Unpaid wages claims shake Neill Blomkamp's Gunzilla studio

Former Gunzilla employees accuse the Neill Blomkamp–founded studio of not paying staff for months, with some unpaid since October 2025, and claim management promised temporary delays and attempted to silence workers; Gunzilla has not publicly commented. Off The Grid launched in early access in 2024 and notes NFT elements are optional for players.

via Rock Paper Shotgun|
#business#employee-accusations#gunzilla
Gunzilla Boss Fires Back at Pay Claims With Web3 Defense on Twitter
gaming1 day ago

Gunzilla Boss Fires Back at Pay Claims With Web3 Defense on Twitter

Gunzilla CEO Vlad Korolev posted a lengthy Twitter thread disputing reports that the studio hadn’t paid workers, arguing some payments are scheduled to fit company cash flow and that full-time salaries have never been delayed by more than a week. He touts a paid live dashboard to verify metrics and defends ongoing Web3 elements as the game Off The Grid expands to PlayStation and Xbox, while noting contractor payments have occurred and the company continues shipping updates. The post comes amid scrutiny of payroll handling in the studio and its Web3 strategy.

via Aftermath|
#contractors#gaming#gunzilla
Gunzilla Games grapples with months-long payroll delays
business2 days ago

Gunzilla Games grapples with months-long payroll delays

Current and former Gunzilla Games staff allege months of unpaid salaries and pension contributions, with workers across Ukraine, the UK, and Germany reporting delays; some UK/German staff were paid late and Ukrainian contractors went unpaid for about six months. The company says payroll provider issues are to blame and that it’s working to resolve the situation, with some backdated pension payments made and the UK arm renamed Geofvision; GamesIndustry.biz has sought comment from Gunzilla.

via GamesIndustry.biz|
#business#game-informer#gunzilla-games
New Battle Royale 'Off The Grid' Launches on Steam Amid Mixed Reviews and NFT Concerns
technology8 months ago

New Battle Royale 'Off The Grid' Launches on Steam Amid Mixed Reviews and NFT Concerns

Off The Grid, a cyberpunk-themed battle royale game developed by Gunzilla Games and directed by Neill Blomkamp, has launched in early access on Steam, offering free-to-play gameplay with cross-platform support, new updates, and customization options like switchable cyberlimbs, with ongoing improvements based on player feedback.

via Polygon|
#battle-royale#cross-platform#cyberpunk
Tragic Deaths of Family Attempting to Live Off the Grid in Colorado Wilderness
tragedy2 years ago

Tragic Deaths of Family Attempting to Live Off the Grid in Colorado Wilderness

Autopsy reports reveal that two sisters and a teenage boy, who had chosen to live "off the grid" in the Colorado wilderness, died of hypothermia and malnutrition. The 14-year-old boy weighed only 40 pounds, significantly below the average weight for his age. The family's decision to forgo modern conveniences surprised their loved ones, but it was believed that one of the sisters had become increasingly fearful of society after the Covid pandemic. The cause of death was likely a result of exposure to cold weather and malnutrition.

via NBC News|
#autopsy#colorado-wilderness#hypothermia
Tragic End for Colorado Family Living Off the Grid: Malnutrition and Hypothermia
tragedy2 years ago

Tragic End for Colorado Family Living Off the Grid: Malnutrition and Hypothermia

A 14-year-old boy, his mother, and his aunt were found dead in a remote campsite in the Colorado Rockies after attempting to live off the grid. Autopsy reports revealed that they died of malnutrition and hypothermia. The family had been missing since October 2022 and were discovered in July when a hiker found the boy's remains outside a tent. Evidence suggested that they struggled to survive, with empty food containers and survivalist guides scattered around the site. The campsite was located at a high elevation with harsh winter conditions. The family members were very thin and wearing multiple layers of clothes when found. They had disconnected from the modern world due to fears about the state of the world during the pandemic.

via Los Angeles Times|
#colorado#hypothermia#malnutrition
"Missing Reedsburg Teen Found Living Off the Grid with Survival Books"
missing-person2 years ago

"Missing Reedsburg Teen Found Living Off the Grid with Survival Books"

The Sauk County Sheriff's Office and James Yoblonski's family believe that the missing 13-year-old boy may be attempting to live "off the grid" and have located evidence, such as small campsites and clothing items, which correspond with instructions in woodland survival manuals. The department is now taking a more indirect approach to finding James and discourages public involvement in the search due to the treacherous terrain. Anyone with information on James's whereabouts is asked to call the Sauk County Sheriff’s Office.

via Madison.com|
#missing-person#off-the-grid#reedsburg