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"They often don’t make it in the door": Wardogs studio Bulkhead check for "anti-crunch messaging" on prospective hires' social media, CEO says
Rock Paper Shotgun • • technology
Key Points:
- Bulkhead CEO Joe Brammer stated the studio checks social media accounts of job candidates for criticism of crunch culture and tends to avoid hiring those who strongly oppose it, viewing crunch as an inevitable part of game development.
- Brammer described Bulkhead as "a place you come to work hard," suggesting that developers who reject crunch may not align with the studio’s work ethic or culture, and thus might not feel valued there.
- He defended crunch by emphasizing that staff are well-compensated and highlighted company practices like giving December off and implementing a four-day workweek during half of Wardogs' development.
- Brammer later claimed media coverage misrepresented his comments and declined to engage further in public debate, despite his initial remarks sparking controversy over the studio’s stance on crunch and hiring policies.
