Hi all I was one of the 220 incredibly talented folks hit by the Bungie layoff.
If you are looking for a passionate Product Developer, Licensing Manager, Producer please contact me. I love helping folks create new and exciting merchandise for fans!
This morning, we shared an important update with the Bungie team on the difficult decision to eliminate 220 roles at Bungie.
You can read the full statement below.
Really good thread. Can corroborate some of this as when I worked at the theme park certain phrases we used had to go up to her team for approval. No I am not kidding.
Support trans people. Use the money you would spend on merch donating to trans groups ffs.
Me seeing people rage at devs when they have no idea how game dev works.
I bet you money they started from square one multiple times in the last 10 years lordt.
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Yesterday was my first day as a
@Bungie
full time employee! I’m so excited to continue on with my CP Team! And yes I am Team Warlock. CAW CAW GUARDIANS
I’m sure I’ll write up a bigger post later but losing one’s dream job is shattering. I’ve left my little legacies. (There’s one in the TFS CE guess which is me!!)
I loved the teams the people seeing how many incredible talented people are being let go is heartbreaking.
Michael Salvatore is the nicest person on the planet. When I was contract he knew my name and was so kind and took the time for a lowly lil contractor. I will never forget how generous and gracious he was to me those early days.
Hey
#VisibleWomen
I’m Allie your friendly Consumer Products Coordinator
@Bungie
helping to get those T-shirts jackets and pins into your hands. I also occasionally make costumes in my free time ✨✨
I havent quite been able to find the words about how to celebrate pride month right now as a queer woman. But Our Diversity Committee put how I feel quite well. We need to support the
#LGBTQIA
+ community AND
#BlackLivesMatter
we would be nowhere we are w/o them.
I’m safe but survivors guilt is real. Please please hire those Bungie folks looking for work. Truly some of the kindest most talented folks in the industry.
Working from my desk for the first time in 15 months is super bizarre.
Bless
@Bungie
for opening the office to those of us with v hot homes in this heat. Stay cool friends!
I’m seeing more folks talk about Lorraine. And I can’t begin to explain how gutted I am at losing her. I got to work with her directly. She was always happy to share her knowledge and incredible stories. Early into my time as a contractor she knew I loved Mara.
Hi! Game devs are anyone who works at a game studio and assist in keeping the studio running, creating, marketing etc. whatever game said studio is making. You work at a game studio you’re a game dev You help make it happen!
I will not be taking questions at this time I’m tired
Late night edition of
#WhatAGameDevLooksLike
I’m Allie! I’m a Product Development Associate Manager on the CP team at Bungie (I help make sure your merch and Bungie Rewards get made)
I’m also a cosplayer, ffxiv player, retired theatre kid and queer! :)
#BlackLivesMatter
Be Heard, a collectible pin and emblem where the profits will be donated to the Equal Justice Initiative, is coming soon to
@BungieStore
. Learn more:
I know if I look at the comments I’ll just be angry and upset.
But we make your games. We are valid. We exist.
This is why pride month is important. I’m proud to be a small part of Pride
@Bungie
.
My last post for the day because I need to log off the internet.
If anyone needs some to assist with making some fire merch, licensing or product development I’d be more than happy to chat! Please reach out I’ll get back to you when my brain is in order.
I’m sorry I’m angry and tired. This week has been rough to say the least. I have no time for people who know nothing about dev to start devaluing my friends work.
Have some fucking grace this week ffs.
I’m so fuckin tired of people devaluing test. They are one of the most important parts of the industry. Without them games wouldn’t ship or WORK. have some respect ffs.
This is what I’m wearing for Bungie Halloween today. Meet my FFXIV character IRL! The hat and dress were made by me!
Probably about 20 hours of hand placing all those dang Rhinestones.
Watching my friends and colleagues drop like flies and scared to be another fly. I would recco so so many of these folks please if you any leads on openings im happy to RT for folks affected.
I don’t know we shipped some pretty great stuff remote at Bungie.
Also for folks with disabilities working from home can actually increase productivity.
Also folks going full remote means they can find affordable housing
Teslas gonna lose some amazing talent because of this.
Thank you to everyone who has reached out after the layoff yesterday. I’m still trying to keep my head on straight but your support and kindness means the world.
I’ll probably take another few days to breathe and grieve but thank you.
When called on for help, Guardians do not simply walk. They jump.
All profits from the brand new Jumpmaster Pin will go to the Bungie Foundation to further support their Humanitarian Aid mission and their partners.
So grateful for my friends up here. We’ve been sitting in my living room hanging out and supporting one another. I wouldn’t trade them for the world 🖤✨
@TenWorkshop
@otdderamin
100K for "one day of work" to pay all their staff, all their rental fees, food, internet, health, benefits etc. Running a company aint cheap. Yes they have other income but theres no way 100K for "one day" covers anything close to their operating costs for one week.
I never thought I’d be someone who raids in destiny It always seemed too hard or too big
Now I’m loving raiding and randomly raiding with friends So super shoutout to my raid crews who are a joy to raid with and make me feel like a good d2 player
Also DSC is so good y’all.
Oh god it’s breached containment. Anyway be kind to game devs. Making video games is hard and insanely time consuming.
And yes I’ve worked in AAA I know what and how long it takes.
She pulled up Mara’s art to help me decide on how to start building my costume. Here I was brand new and she took the time for me
Her knowledge was unmatched. She could tell you where the art was from and who probably made it.
She’s an absolute legend and deserves all the love