For as much strife as the past year has brought us, I’d argue it’s also given us a unique opportunity—an opportunity to practice some introspection. It’s been a year that’s asked us to discover where we stand and do so unflinchingly, through a pandemic, civil unrest, capitalist exploitation, government inaction, natural disasters, and perhaps even some personal ones as well. These events—combined with isolation—have forced us to think about our futures, both how we expect and want them to look.
It’s no secret the games industry is one filled with, for lack of a better term, “messiness.” From lack of representation, sexism and rampant abuse, to poor labor practices and anti-consumer policies, there are many aspects of the industry those of us in it routinely condemn.
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This was an absolute *chefs kiss* piece. Informed me a lot more about crunch besides the headlines I read yearly and it was written so well. :)
Excellent piece. Criticism and holding someone accountable is very much in our hands. I just hope more websites and people of influence go this route. Again, awesome work.
Incredible and undeniably important article. I feel a lot more educated. (Also wanted to point this typo out if no one has yet.)
Love the article! I think with CD they have to get paid overtime per Polish law, which will limit some of the toll of crunch?