CrescentGames

It's come to our attention that a company we were unaware of has the same name as us. That company has recently published a game promoting genocide. We are not affiliated with them.

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We're excited to announce that today marks the start of 2nd week for our latest hire, Kieron. We have been working with Creative Fuse and @UniofNewcastle to break some of the entry barriers into the games industry and expand our team.

@UniofNewcastle With the layoffs last week, it felt right to wait with posting. It is good to remember that in these uncertain economic times, there are companies growing. For everyone affected by the layoffs, I hope this week will be better! Below are links that might help with job search

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I'm looking for a Freelance Sound Designer to do small bit of work on an action puzzle prototype with a high energy and cartoony vibes. 🏹2-4 days of work 🏹£250 per day 🏹Remote (UK only) Info here: teamartichoke.com/jobs/freelance… RTs and tags appreciated!

@Ohannes12 @ArmenianLawyers However, your tweet is the one linking to the legally registered company and including a name - neither of which is affiliated with the game in question. I don't believe that developer is legally registered

@games_crescent @ArmenianLawyers Please announce a public statement and make sure their youtube channel has been deleted. For us Armenians, this is very confusing and disturbing. Get the record straight. Thank you for your understanding!

@Ohannes12 @ArmenianLawyers I have already made a public statement, twitter.com/games_crescent… I have nothing to do with the youtube channel. If it is the youtube that is linked to the game's Steam page then I presume it's the actual developer's youtube page

@meloushka1987 Thank you!

@games_crescent Post deleted

@Ohannes12 @ANCA_DC Thank you for deleting it. We have no interest in any affiliation with that game. I would suggest you go to the game's Steam page and click their social media links on the Steam page, Discord and Youtube. Steam also has a report option, it is a flag sign.

@games_crescent @ANCA_DC I have deleted my tweet. It would bother me extremely if my company is dragged into the mud because of primitive game producers.

Players executing #Armenian POWs - featured in new Turkish video game, developed by Steam, about “brave” Turkish forces invading Armenia. H/T Ver Media

@Ohannes12 @ANCA_DC However, you are the one defaming and slandering the wrong person, including a person's name and attaching it to a video game they had no knowledge of, claiming they made it without doing your due diligence. That's defamation and slander

@games_crescent @ANCA_DC It is misleading and legally impossible to use the same company name internationally for the same industry. In your place, I would take action against these people!

@Ohannes12 @ANCA_DC We have already contacted a lawyer. We are legally registered. We are in no way affiliated with that game.

@AzizHS82 You tag us in a post about a game that has nothing to do with us. Doing so is claiming the two are associated. They are not. People have been posting my full name, tagging me and the company and encouraging people to send me private messages. You are contributing

@games_crescent Do your research before you threaten someone on the internet. First of all, I am not that one of those #Armenian #racists who are probably attacking you and accusing you with genocide claims. I am not even Armenian by ethnicity. Remember that I can also open lawsuits.

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@kyra_kaixin To clarify. 'Answers' doesn't refer to the candidate asking candid questions related to staff psychological safety. It refers to the questions the interviewer is asking. If you are asked what you enjoy most about your job they are assessing your job skills, not political views

Interviews: this is all useful, aside from the answers part. It's hard when you need a job but you should be interviewing the studio too. If they can't answer questions on D&I or supporting LGBTQIA staff do you want to work there? Lots of studios are making progress

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10 additional mistakes commonly seen, plus a couple of bonus tips and resources

Want to work in games? Want to know what makes juniors stand out and what common mistakes occur in applications? I thought I'd make a thread to help those looking to get their foot in the industry on what they should/shouldn't do from the perspective of an experienced developer