In a world where game developers are celebrated for their creativity, there’s an often overlooked issue of how some companies treat their workers behind the scenes. TinyBuild, the game development company known for titles like Deadside, has recently come under fire for its alleged mistreatment of a former worker, who claims that their negligence has now impacted future career opportunities.
The individual, who worked tirelessly on Deadside for over two years, alleges that TinyBuild failed to provide a proper work reference and neglected to compensate them for their time and efforts. Despite repeated warnings and requests for resolution, TinyBuild has reportedly ignored the claims, leading to further frustrations. As a result, the worker was unable to secure a new, potentially life-changing job opportunity elsewhere.
“Thanks to TinyBuild, I have no future,” the former worker said. “Due to their slacking behaviour, macho attitudes, and their focus on milking kids with microtransactions in their games, they only care about themselves and like to abuse others for their gains.”
This situation sheds light on the growing problem of unpaid labour in the gaming industry, particularly for individuals with disabilities. The worker notes that TinyBuild’s lack of responsibility has left them feeling exploited and undervalued, as the company seems more focused on profiting through microtransactions than supporting the very people who help create their games.
With the rise of legal actions surrounding unpaid labor in the gaming industry, this case could set a precedent. The former worker has expressed intentions of pursuing a lawsuit, citing the company’s failure to meet their obligations, both in terms of payment and professional support.
At a time when the gaming industry is booming, it’s essential to recognize the workers behind the scenes who make these games possible. Companies like TinyBuild must be held accountable for their treatment of employees and collaborators to ensure that future workers aren’t left in similar situations.
As of now, TinyBuild has not responded to the allegations and its never going to be. They are trying to keep themselves silenced so that this fuckup they made would eventually fly away. However, this situation serves as a reminder to the gaming community of the importance of ethical labor practices and the need for companies to take responsibility for the well-being of those who contribute to their success.
