wraggster
January 15th, 2010, 16:16
Rockstar has reportedly responded to accusations that work conditions at its San Diego branch are "deteriorating" and that Red Dead Redemption's creation faced "big problems".
According to Kotaku, Rockstar responded via the following leaked internal e-mail, in which it states that it doesn't agree with the allegations and that Red Dead Redemption is looking like a "stellar game".
Here it is, in full:
"Dear Rockstar San Diego
"No doubt you are all aware of the comments made on Gamasutra regarding some internal dynamics at the studio and some people's dissatisfaction with the environment. We take issues related to working conditions extremely seriously and will look to address any genuine concerns immediately.
"It's been a challenging few years, and a tough last few months as the game moves towards completion, but the final product of all that incredible effort is on the verge of finally being received by the public: the stellar game that is Red Dead Redemption, a game of which you all should be justifiably proud and which you should be excited to see come to market.
"We do not agree with the allegations in the Gamasutra post (e.g. there has been no reduction in health benefits or ancillary benefits and perks (such as free dinners and massages etc), wage increases across the studio have kept track with cost of living increases, and anyone who feels they have been overlooked for a bonus for a game they worked on please contact HR to discuss as soon as possible). Nevertheless, we do know that the team is working very hard right now, and we care deeply about the physical health and mental well-being of every single person on our team.
"We are committed to working through any issues anyone at the studio may have, and to providing support wherever possible. Please, if you have concerns, discuss them with Sarah Shafer or with Rob Spampinato who heads up HR for the whole of Rockstar and who will be on-site in the studio for the next few days (Rob is sitting in the "new york" office). If you would prefer to speak to someone in confidence outside of Rockstar, please contact Chris Casazza, who oversees HR for Take Two.
"Red Dead Redemption is rightly one of the most anticipated games of 2010, and we're incredibly proud of the entire team for the truly outstanding work that's gone into making this remarkable game as good as it is. Here's hoping we can give this game the reception it deserves this April."
Earlier this week a Gamasutra letter penned by San Diego employees' wives claimed that the working conditions at the developer "persists to deteriorate as employees are manipulated by certain hands that wield the reigns of power in Rockstar San Diego.
http://www.computerandvideogames.com/article.php?id=231709?cid=OTC-RSS&attr=CVG-General-RSS
According to Kotaku, Rockstar responded via the following leaked internal e-mail, in which it states that it doesn't agree with the allegations and that Red Dead Redemption is looking like a "stellar game".
Here it is, in full:
"Dear Rockstar San Diego
"No doubt you are all aware of the comments made on Gamasutra regarding some internal dynamics at the studio and some people's dissatisfaction with the environment. We take issues related to working conditions extremely seriously and will look to address any genuine concerns immediately.
"It's been a challenging few years, and a tough last few months as the game moves towards completion, but the final product of all that incredible effort is on the verge of finally being received by the public: the stellar game that is Red Dead Redemption, a game of which you all should be justifiably proud and which you should be excited to see come to market.
"We do not agree with the allegations in the Gamasutra post (e.g. there has been no reduction in health benefits or ancillary benefits and perks (such as free dinners and massages etc), wage increases across the studio have kept track with cost of living increases, and anyone who feels they have been overlooked for a bonus for a game they worked on please contact HR to discuss as soon as possible). Nevertheless, we do know that the team is working very hard right now, and we care deeply about the physical health and mental well-being of every single person on our team.
"We are committed to working through any issues anyone at the studio may have, and to providing support wherever possible. Please, if you have concerns, discuss them with Sarah Shafer or with Rob Spampinato who heads up HR for the whole of Rockstar and who will be on-site in the studio for the next few days (Rob is sitting in the "new york" office). If you would prefer to speak to someone in confidence outside of Rockstar, please contact Chris Casazza, who oversees HR for Take Two.
"Red Dead Redemption is rightly one of the most anticipated games of 2010, and we're incredibly proud of the entire team for the truly outstanding work that's gone into making this remarkable game as good as it is. Here's hoping we can give this game the reception it deserves this April."
Earlier this week a Gamasutra letter penned by San Diego employees' wives claimed that the working conditions at the developer "persists to deteriorate as employees are manipulated by certain hands that wield the reigns of power in Rockstar San Diego.
http://www.computerandvideogames.com/article.php?id=231709?cid=OTC-RSS&attr=CVG-General-RSS