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Game developers face crackdown on side projects due to employment clauses

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Game developers are facing increased scrutiny over side projects due to clauses in their employment contracts. Companies are employing HR, legal, and communications teams to enforce these clauses, which developers argue stifle creativity. This trend highlights a tension between an industry that values innovation and the contractual obligations placed upon its workforce. AI

RANK_REASON Discusses industry trends and developer sentiment regarding employment contracts, not a specific event.

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Game developers face crackdown on side projects due to employment clauses

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  1. Mastodon — sigmoid.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    🎮 'I have been hunted down by HR reps, lawyers, and comms people:' Developers discuss the pain and prevalence of side work clauses How an industry renowned for

    🎮 'I have been hunted down by HR reps, lawyers, and comms people:' Developers discuss the pain and prevalence of side work clauses How an industry renowned for creativity is actively stifling it. 📰 Source: gamedeveloper 🔗 Link: https://www.gamedeveloper.com/production/-i-have-bee…

    LINKS gamedeveloper.com/…/-i-have-been-hunted-d…

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