La scorsa settimana è stata segnata da una notizia che tutta l’industria dei videogiochi spera di non dover mai leggere: la chiusura di importanti studi come Telletale Games e Capcom Vancouver.
Oltre alla cancellazione di molti titoli in lavorazione, questi eventi hanno causato la perdita del posto di lavoro di centinaia di dipendenti che nel giro di pochi giorni, si sono ritrovati senza un’occupazione e una sicurezza finanziaria per provvedere alle proprie famiglie.
Nelle ore immediatamente successive alla notizia, i maggiori publisher e studi di sviluppo sono scesi in campo in prima persona per sostenere i colleghi, promuovendo su Twitter una campagna per offrire loro una nuova occupazione.
Tra i messaggi di supporto e assunzione troviamo quelli di grossi publisher come Ubisoft e Blizzard, ma anche quelli di parecchie software house come Santa Monica Studios, Guerrilla Games, Bend Studio, Gearbox, disposti a concedere una seconda opportunità a tutti gli ex dipendenti di Telltale.
To those affected by recent studio closures, We have open positions across multiple disciplines. We would love to hear from you.https://t.co/G9tvnSkQQQ
Please feel free to reach out if you happen to have any questions. #TelltaleJobs pic.twitter.com/EmXP8mXxFD
— Guerrilla Jobs (@guerrilla_jobs) September 22, 2018
If you're looking for a new gig, #UbiSF is hosting a little shindig up in San Rafael — join us Monday at 4:30ish and meet some of our team, get the scoop on how we're staffing up. We might be just what you need. #telltalejobs https://t.co/wlUgf8O386
— Ubisoft SF (@UbisoftStudioSF) September 22, 2018
Oh man, that sucks to hear about another studio closure. I love the work they did on TWD and Wolf Among Us. @SonySantaMonica has many different positions so please feel free to get in contact with us! #TelltaleJobs
Thank you to all the devs there!❤️https://t.co/tz94h3QMt2
— Cory Barlog 🎮 🎄#CREATE (@corybarlog) September 21, 2018
We are extremely sorry to hear about the reported layoffs over at Telltale. Our hearts go out to those affected.
Our studio is actively hiring and would love to connect with you! https://t.co/PaZzVWI5ob #TelltaleJobs
— Bend Studio #DaysGone (@BendStudio) September 21, 2018
To everyone affected, connect with our recruiters and check our openings. And thank you. The entertainment you've given us over the years has been incredible and is a testament to your collective talent and passion. Hang in there, thinking of you! 💙#telltalejobs #gaming #gamedev https://t.co/bKylgjL1HC
— Life at Blizzard (@LifeatBlizzard) September 21, 2018
We are very sorry to hear about the layoffs at @TelltaleGames. To all of our friends affected, please check our current openings for possible matches: https://t.co/ka0JeGTtKI #telltalejobs
— Gearbox Official (@GearboxOfficial) September 21, 2018
So sad to hear about everyone affected by the Telltale closing. HBS is hiring, so if you're open to Seattle, check here: https://t.co/8s45wChDQ9.
Also send res or portfolio to Jobs@hbs-studios since we have roles coming up soon that haven't been posted yet! #TelltaleJobs
— Harebrained Schemes (@WeBeHarebrained) September 22, 2018