so i just heard that the devs behind rainbow six siege are going on strike and i'm pretty shocked. apparently it's all because of some major layoffs and return-to-office policies at ubisoft barcelona that have really upset the team. as someone who loves playing siege with friends, it's crazy to think about how much work goes into making these games and how devs are often treated.
the strike is supposed to last through july, which is a big deal considering how much time and effort goes into maintaining and updating a game like siege. i can only imagine how frustrating it must be for the devs to see their colleagues let go and then be told they have to come back into the office after getting used to working from home. it's not like they're just making some casual browser game or something - siege is a huge deal in the gaming world.
i've been hearing a lot of rumors about the gaming industry and how it treats its employees, and this just adds to the whole mess. it's wild to think that even big companies like ubisoft can't seem to get it together when it comes to taking care of their devs. i mean, shouldn't they be trying to keep their teams happy and supported, especially when they're working on such a popular game? it's not like the devs are asking for the moon here - just some basic respect and fairness.
i'm curious to see how this whole situation plays out and whether the strike will actually make a difference. preorders are available at major retailers for some upcoming games, but it's hard to get excited about new releases when you know that the people making them are struggling. i just hope that the siege devs get the support they need and that ubisoft takes a hard look at its policies and decides to make some changes. it'sRead more: Full article on www.rockpapershotgun.com
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the strike is supposed to last through july, which is a big deal considering how much time and effort goes into maintaining and updating a game like siege. i can only imagine how frustrating it must be for the devs to see their colleagues let go and then be told they have to come back into the office after getting used to working from home. it's not like they're just making some casual browser game or something - siege is a huge deal in the gaming world.
i've been hearing a lot of rumors about the gaming industry and how it treats its employees, and this just adds to the whole mess. it's wild to think that even big companies like ubisoft can't seem to get it together when it comes to taking care of their devs. i mean, shouldn't they be trying to keep their teams happy and supported, especially when they're working on such a popular game? it's not like the devs are asking for the moon here - just some basic respect and fairness.
i'm curious to see how this whole situation plays out and whether the strike will actually make a difference. preorders are available at major retailers for some upcoming games, but it's hard to get excited about new releases when you know that the people making them are struggling. i just hope that the siege devs get the support they need and that ubisoft takes a hard look at its policies and decides to make some changes. it'sRead more: Full article on www.rockpapershotgun.com
What do you think about this?