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Naughty Dog Embraced Crunch Culture After The Last of Us, as It's 'What It Takes to Make Games at Our Level'
Former Naughty Dog employee Benson Russell stated that the studio embraced crunch culture after The Last of Us, viewing it as necessary for developing games at their level. He explained that while not legally mandated, crunch is incentivized through bonuses, and employees are implicitly expected to participate or seek employment elsewhere. The studio reportedly treats internal deadlines as external ones, contributing to the demanding work environment.
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