76% of game developers still labor under crunch conditions
Three out of four game developers still work crunch time, or extended hours, according to new data from the latest International Game Developers Association (IGDA)...
The DeanBeat: The game industry reacts to Trump’s triumph
Donald Trump has many targets for change, but he hasn’t drawn his cross hairs on the video game industry yet. In fact, it’s hard...
The game industry must learn that uncompensated crunch isn’t normal
After the International Game Developers Association announced our renewed focus on crunch time at GDC 2016, including ensuring fair compensation for the persistent practice...
GamesBeat Summit will explore how developers can manage crunch
The debate on “crunch time,” or forced uncompensated overtime required to finish games, exploded in the past couple of weeks after gaming veteran Alex St....
Game developer group doesn’t let Nintendo off the hook for firing Alison Rapp
One of the biggest organizations representing game developers had some strong words for Nintendo’s recent actions. Today, International Game Developers Association executive director Kate Edwards issued...
Why ‘crunch time’ is still a problem in the video game industry
Kate Edwards likes to do cosplay (costume play) as characters like Thor, a valkyrie, Indiana Jones, and Brienne of Tarth from Game of Thrones. That may give...
Game dev group targets ‘crunch time’ practices at blockbuster game publishers
The International Game Developers Association is measuring the “crunch time” practices, or mandatory uncompensated overtime required to finish games, at major game companies. The...
The DeanBeat: Farewell to #Gamergate
The #Gamergate controversy began in August 2014, when a former boyfriend of game developer Zoë Quinn shared a long post about their relationship, one that...
A deep dive into gaming’s struggles with diversity
The game industry’s lack of diversity came into sharp focus last year during Gamergate, the Internet hate movement that led to harassment of female...
Kate Edwards brings her savvy — and her sword — to defend game developers’ work-life balance
SAN FRANCISCO – For game developers, passion is a problem. Dressed as a Game of Thrones character to show her willingness to fight for...