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fromGameSpot
1 week ago

Balatro Creator Pushes Back 1.1 Release Indefinitely

I carry around a notebook that is now teeming with ideas to implement or test in the game, and thankfully I still consider this my hobby, but the prospect of rushing the work and going back into crunch mode to get it out this year just felt terrible. I am working slowly, but I like it that way. I love getting sucked into rabbit holes and I don't like trying to force things creatively.
Video games
Video games
fromGameSpot
2 weeks ago

Skyblivion Is Still Aiming For 2025, Even As Former Dev Calls It A "Massive Mistake"

Skyblivion aims for a 2025 release despite a former developer quitting and alleging fake polish, ignored concerns, unpaid part-time work, and crunch-driven development.
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fromIT Pro
3 weeks ago

We need more crunch period kindness in tech

Crunch periods harm workers' health, creativity, and access needs; small acts of kindness and intentional self-access practices help mitigate those harms.
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