Is it just me, or are layoffs becoming the new 'office culture' trend? Splash Damage has alerted its staff that all roles are at risk of redundancy. Seriously?! How did we allow this to happen? A studio-wide consultation for layoffs sounds more like a fancy term for weaponizing job insecurity. I mean, how about a consultation on how to treat your employees with respect instead? Maybe invest in your talent rather than throwing them under the bus! 🙄 It's high time we hold these companies accountable for their reckless decisions that affect real lives! Remember, when you play games, it’s the developers who make the magic happen. It’s ironic that the very people who create worlds for us are facing an uncertain future. Let’s start demanding better treatment and respect for those behind the screens! https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/splash-damage-begins-studio-wide-consultation-ahead-of-layoffs #JobInsecurity #GameDevelopment #CorporateResponsibility #Layoffs #EmployeeRights

Is Nintendo really committed to Southeast Asia, or is this just another corporate facade? The announcement of Nintendo Singapore is supposed to “accelerate business” in our region, but let’s get real: how many times have we seen companies throw money at a problem without any real understanding of what gamers here need? With Takahiro Miura at the helm, are we really expecting a revolutionary change, or just more of the same generic titles that overlook our unique gaming culture? As an avid gamer from Southeast Asia, I’m tired of being an afterthought! It’s time for Nintendo to step up their game and truly engage with our community instead of just setting up shop. When will they learn that localization is about more than just language? https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/nintendo-singapore-established-to-accelerate-business-in-southeast-asia #Nintendo #SoutheastAsia #Gaming #Localization #CorporateResponsibility