Nottingham
The primary school governor and his zombie slayer
When Stewart Needham, studio engineering director at Dambuster studios, became governor at his kids’ primary school, he expected to learn new things. What he didn’t expect, however, was to discover methods that assist him and his team in the creation of one of this year’s most anticipated games, the gory zombie slayer Dead Island 2.
Why Crunch Has to Die
It’s busy days for Helen Haynes, as she and the rest of Dambuster Studios put the final touches to Dead Island 2. But as an HR manager, Helen’s mission is not killing zombies — it’s creating the best working conditions possible. And since retirement is just around the corner for Helen, she’s not holding back when she delivers some hard-earned truths about what HR should be in the games industry. Buckle up!
Welcome to the Well-Being Committee
Do we really need more committees? Well, if the committee is committed to your well-being, the answer might be yes. At Deep Silver Dambuster Studios in Nottingham, Emma Green and the other members of the Well-Being Committee is busy making the work place better for everyone, with a special focus on mental health. As it turns out, it doesn’t need to be all that complicated.
When I talk to the invisible people, my dog goes mad
In March 2020, Covid-19 was spreading throughout England. In Nottingham, everyone at Deep Silver Dambuster Studios was forced to start working from home. Studio head Rob Matthews did something he, until recently, never imagined having to do: he went shopping for web cameras for all his co-workers.
