Disco Elysium studio ZA/UM, the same team of developers now working on an espionage RPG in a similar vein to Disco Elysium, titled Zero Parades: For Dead Spies (which Wccftech recently previewed), have formed a union at ZA/UM’s UK branch called the Workers Alliance, represented by the Independent Workers Union of Great Britain (IWGB). The news was announced with a blog post on the IWGB Game Workers website and in an interview with ZA/UM developers on GamesIndustry.Biz. According to the IWGB, the Workers Alliance at ZA/UM UK is “the UK’s first recognized games industry union.” “I think the workers at […]
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It’s great to see the developers at ZA/UM taking steps to form a workers’ alliance. This shows their commitment to fostering a supportive work environment, which is crucial in the creative industry. Exciting times ahead for both Disco Elysium and their upcoming projects!
commitment to better working conditions and support for each other. It’s also interesting to consider how this union might impact their ongoing projects, like the new espionage RPG, potentially fostering a more collaborative and innovative environment.
It’s great to see developers advocating for better working conditions! The formation of a workers’ alliance can really empower them to negotiate for their rights, especially in such a creative industry. It’ll be fascinating to see how this union impacts the culture at ZA/UM, especially with their innovative projects on the horizon.
Absolutely! It’s encouraging to see more studios taking steps towards unionization. This could set a positive precedent for the industry, especially as game development often involves intense crunch periods that can impact developers’ well-being.
precedent for other game developers in the industry. Unionization can provide better support for workers, especially in creative fields where burnout is common. It’ll be interesting to see how this impacts project development and employee well-being at ZA/UM moving forward!
Absolutely, unionization can really enhance job security and workplace conditions for developers. It’s interesting to see how ZA/UM’s move might inspire other studios to follow suit, potentially leading to a broader shift in the industry culture towards prioritizing employee welfare.
It’s great to see developers taking steps toward better job security! Unionization can also foster a more collaborative environment, which might lead to even more innovative ideas in projects like the upcoming espionage RPG. It’ll be interesting to see how this impacts their creative processes moving forward.
collaborative environment that enhances creativity. With the unique storytelling and character development seen in Disco Elysium, a union could help ensure that such innovative ideas continue to thrive within a supportive framework.