Crunch
Problems in the Industry
Possible Solutions
100

This term is used to describe periods of extended overtime, often for weeks or months, to meet project deadlines. 

What is Crunch/Good Crunch

100

In-game purchases especially loot boxes can often lead to complaints of pay to win models and concerns over gambling.

What is micro transactions?

100

A group of workers who come together to protect their rights and to improve their working conditions. 

What is a Union?

200
A state of mental exhaustion that can sometimes travel outside the workplace into the workers personal life. 

What is Burnout?

200

This video game from developer CD Projekt Red is an example of developers exhibiting crunch.

What is Cyberpunk 2077?

200

Teams within studios are forming alliances to call for healthier work standards and balanced workloads.

What is collective action?

300

The narrative that long hours are necessary for success. 

What is cultural pressure?

300

As online gaming communities grow, this issue has led to increased instances of bullying and harassment, affecting both players and developers.

Toxicity in Gaming Communities

300

The act of upper project managers setting realistic deadlines and communicating effectively with their teams to minimize the necessity for crunch. 

What is Better Project Managment?