Game developers need unions — they can’t afford another Telltale

For many people, working in the gaming industry is a dream come true. Until recently, I was one of those people: a four-year industry veteran at Riot who was both vocally critical of my industry and yet thoroughly enjoyed my job. But what many people don’t know until they’re on the inside is how quickly that dream can become a nightmare.

If you work in the industry, I probably don’t need to explain how we workers are exploited by companies, only to turn around and be abused by the very communities we want to make games for. But let’s run through a few key points.