A report from Bloomberg that cites sources stated to have information of the scenario, Bandai Namco has cancelled a number of initiatives, and the builders who have been meant to be engaged on these now cancelled initiatives are being given nothing to do, as a method to strain them in the direction of resigning voluntarily, so Bandai received’t should pay out severance.
The report claims that 200 employees have been given this therapy, and have even been despatched to separate rooms, which has already triggered about 100 resignations.
It’s a technique known as ‘oidashi bey,’ recognized in Japanese tradition as a method to try to make folks stop. An announcement from a Bandai Namco consultant denies the allegations.
“Our selections to discontinue video games are primarily based on complete assessments of the scenario,” the assertion begins.
“Some workers might have to attend a sure period of time earlier than they’re assigned their subsequent undertaking, however we do transfer ahead with assignments as new initiatives emerge. There isn’t a group like an ‘oidashi beya’ at Bandai Namco Studios designed to strain folks to go away voluntarily.”
The initiatives cancelled are additionally stated to have been some large franchises connected to them, akin to One Piece and Naruto.
Supply – [Bloomberg via VGC]