It’s been awhile since I’ve posted, but I figured it was time to write something new. This is an opinion post based on what I’ve observed with the game industry, mostly relating to video games versus board games or tabletop, so your mileage may vary. In it, I will cover two main issues involving the industry’s workforce: Crunch and Layoffs. At the end, I will point out what I believe needs to happen for a healthier workforce. Unfortunately, I am well aware that it would require massive change on the part of the industry to enact any of these ideas, but if no one is willing to point out the elephant in the room and name it for what it is, then no one can begin to look into alternatives.
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