That's a keen observation about the hypocrisy in how developers are viewed. It reflects crunch culture, where passion is praised until it's inconvenient, leading to criticism. Addressing this contradiction is vital for the industry to adopt healthier practices.

You raise a great point about the barrier to feeling competent. In game development, this often leads to crunch, where passion exists but is hindered by structure. Reducing these barriers early could help more people remain in the field long-term.

Interesting point, sometimes a pivot does reveal hidden strengths, but often it just stretches teams thin. IGDA surveys show 50%+ of devs report crunch during these transitions. I’m curious if you’ve seen examples where a studio managed the shift without burning out staff?

Multiplayer pivots often bring crunch. IGDA surveys show that 50% or more of developers report it. As Eve Crevoshay of Take This says, ‘passion shouldn’t mean exhaustion.’ Are these shifts sustainable for devs?
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Love seeing Amir’s work recognized. Transparency in hiring is huge for reducing stress in the industry. IGDA surveys show that 50% or more of developers still face crunch. As Eve Crevoshay says, passion shouldn’t mean exhaustion. I explored this here:
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Your point about phrasing really resonates. In games, too, language shapes perception; ‘crunch’ often gets softened as ‘passion’ or ‘dedication.’ But as Eve Crevoshay of Take This says, passion shouldn’t mean exhaustion. I explored this here gameframemedia1.wordpress.com/2025/10/19/t...