On crunch

[Hacenit]

Not sure how much meta studio discussion is allowed here, technically it's not about the game at all. Haven't seen anything in the rules, just delete the thread if it doesn't fit this forum.
Stumbled upon this chain on twitter from an ex-NRS dev who worked on MK9.

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1120717830838681600

Cliffnotes:

• Crunch was pretty much required
• Work lasted from 10 AM to midnight
• Devs worked every day
• Pay for crunch pretty much wasn't there
• It has only gotten worse with each new game
• In a now deleted tweet it is mentioned that Miguel Parra (the first name in Injustice 2 credits) died at his desk during crunch. (The person tweeting said they "got some details wrong" and had to delete it

I don't really know what to say about it.

 

[Wrenchfarm]

holy shit. that is insanely messed up.

 

[Vslayer]

I mean there are a lot of reasons why someone would die at their desk, was he healthy? Did he have a heart condition? How much caffeine did he consume? Was he at least getting some sleep? I don't think stress can actually KILL someone that's healthy, there are always underlying issues. But still, it's unfortunate that this happens. I wish they would take more time finishing the games and not rush.

 

[scarsunseen]

Someone died "at their desk"? Ok... where's OSHA? Where are the lawsuits?

 

[Hacenit]

Someone died "at their desk"? Ok... where's OSHA? Where are the lawsuits?

Giant ALLEGEDLY is required. The tweets were deleted for a reason. Still, alarming.

 

[stokedAF]

NRS if you need any help message me. I will clean the unisex bathrooms, whatever you need.

 

[Samsara]

Its shameful. Game devs should unionize.