HardwareFreaks - Hardware News https://hardware.nrgnews.net/ Hardware News Fri, 03 Jul 2026 21:15:31 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.1 https://hardware.nrgnews.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/hardware-icon-512-150x150.png HardwareFreaks - Hardware News https://hardware.nrgnews.net/ 32 32 Rockstar UK employees say the GTA 6 developer’s still plagued by gender pay gaps, crunch, and vague bonuses which make them ‘as pliable as possible to their boss’s whims’ https://hardware.nrgnews.net/rockstar-uk-employees-say-the-gta-6-developers-still-plagued-by-gender-pay-gaps-crunch-and-vague-bonuses-which-make-them-as-pliable-as-possible-to-their-bosss-whims/ Fri, 03 Jul 2026 21:15:31 +0000 http://192.168.1.15:8084/rockstar-uk-employees-say-the-gta-6-developers-still-plagued-by-gender-pay-gaps-crunch-and-vague-bonuses-which-make-them-as-pliable-as-possible-to-their-bosss-whims/ While the world eagerly awaits the launch of Grand Theft Auto 6, the spotlight often shines on the massive success of Rockstar Games. But beneath the glossy veneer of blockbuster entertainment, internal friction and lingering labor disputes reveal a more complicated picture regarding the studio’s culture and treatment of its workforce. Beyond external developments, employees […]

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]]> France’s video game union is striking all summer as more than 1,000 workers lose their jobs https://hardware.nrgnews.net/frances-video-game-union-is-striking-all-summer-as-more-than-1000-workers-lose-their-jobs/ Fri, 26 Jun 2026 13:23:15 +0000 http://192.168.1.15:8084/frances-video-game-union-is-striking-all-summer-as-more-than-1000-workers-lose-their-jobs/ The vibrant world of French video game development is currently facing a serious reckoning, as the industry’s backbone grapples with intense demands for change. A powerful voice has risen to address systemic issues within the studios, leading to a significant call for industrial action. The STJV union has stepped into the spotlight, demanding accountability from […]

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]]> Eidos Montreal founder says modern execs are driven more by spreadsheets than passion for games https://hardware.nrgnews.net/eidos-montreal-founder-says-modern-execs-are-driven-more-by-spreadsheets-than-passion-for-games/ Wed, 24 Jun 2026 05:25:12 +0000 http://192.168.1.15:8084/eidos-montreal-founder-says-modern-execs-are-driven-more-by-spreadsheets-than-passion-for-games/ Fifteen years ago, the gaming landscape felt fundamentally different. As Stephane D’Astous, founder of Eidos Montreal and former general manager, reflects, the dynamic of the video game industry has undergone a profound transformation—not just in scale, but in philosophy. The old guard of big players is no longer necessarily the same big players. While giants […]

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