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gaming1 year ago•2 min saved

"Disco Elysium Studio Faces Turmoil: Expansion and Sequel Canceled, Staff Reductions Reported"

Former ZA/UM writers Argo Tuulik and Dora Klindžić speak out about the studio's alleged decline, citing canceled projects, crunch, burnout, and conflicts. They claim that the company's culture worsened after a video on the ousting of key Disco staff and blame co-shareholder Tõnis Haavel for the studio's troubles. Tuulik and Klindžić describe ZA/UM as a cold, careless company where managers wage war against creatives and corporate strategy is formed with disdain for the audience.

via Game Developer|

#gaming #layoffs #mismanagement

gaming-industry2 years ago•2 min saved

"Game Industry Faces Layoffs, AI Adoption, and Predictions of Future Closures"

The GDC 2024 State of the Game Industry report revealed that approximately one third of game developers were affected by layoffs in 2023, with 9 percent reporting personal layoffs and 17 percent witnessing colleagues being let go. The survey highlighted disparities among disciplines, with QA professionals being hit the hardest. Concerns about further layoffs loom large, with over half of respondents expressing worry about potential future layoffs. Some developers expressed hope for industry changes, including better workplace protections and the potential for new start-ups to revolutionize game development.

via Game Developer|

#game-development #game-industry #gaming-industry

art2 years ago•4 min saved

Nike cuts ties with artist behind controversial personal assistant ad

Artist Tom Sachs, who posted a controversial personal assistant job ad seeking a candidate to manage his household and studio, has been dropped by Nike after several past employees shared stories about his abusive behavior. Sachs denied the allegations and issued a statement expressing regret about his comments. However, Nike canceled its contract with Sachs, and ARTnews criticized his statement for failing to address how he intends to overhaul the allegedly abusive studio culture given his unwillingness to admit to harassment and that its culture was central to his artistic practice and lifestyle.

via Boing Boing|

#art #executive-assistant #nike

art2 years ago•3 min saved

Tom Sachs' Apology for Toxic Workplace Culture and Abuse Allegations

Artist Tom Sachs has issued a statement to the New York Times apologizing for the work conditions at his studio, following an investigation by Curbed in March alleging that Sachs’ studio assistants were being hazed and harassed. Sachs denies intentionally creating an environment that caused distress to his employees, but admits that he deeply regrets that anyone felt less than supported, safe and fulfilled within his studio. Sachs plans to overhaul the culture at the studio, which has often been a focus of his art. Nike appears to have signaled that it is no longer working with Sachs.

via ARTnews|

#apology #art #art-world