Crunch in the games industry: Just why?

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It's no secret that crunch is a frequent and draining problem in the video game industry - but why? Here's 5 trends that contributed to the rise of crunch in game development.

This is just the start of my research on the topic. If you know of a great source, like an in-depth game studio tour or developer interview from the 70s, 80s, or 90s, leave a comment!

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