Stellar Blade studio Shift Up has set a remarkable precedent in the gaming industry by gifting its employees substantial bonuses and high-end tech products, including Apple AirPods Max and Apple Watches. This generous gesture, valued at over $4,000 per employee, not only rewards hard work but also fosters a culture of appreciation and motivation within the company. With around 300 staff members benefiting from this initiative, Shift Up demonstrates how investing in talent can lead to sustained success and loyalty.

In an impressive display of employee appreciation, Shift Up Corporation has once again set the bar high by gifting every one of its 300 employees an Apple Watch, Apple AirPods Max, and a generous bonus of 5 million KRW. This remarkable gesture not only highlights the company’s commitment to its workforce but also reflects its success in the competitive gaming industry, particularly following the triumph of titles like Goddess of Victory: Nikke and Stellar Blade.

In a surprising move, NetEase Games has announced the closure of Bad Brain Game Studios, the team behind the game “The Midnight Riders.” This decision not only impacts the studio’s employees but also raises questions about the future of indie game development within larger corporate structures. With Bad Brain now open for acquisition, the gaming community is left wondering who might step in to revive the studio’s projects or if the intellectual property will be shelved indefinitely.