'It came out of nowhere. I was shocked and sad': He was the face of Hunt: Showdown for years, then Crytek laid him off
Bence "Beadyboy" Hamos reflects on 8 years at Crytek helping build Hunt: Showdown's community.
In September, Bence Beadyboy Hamos, a well-known figure in the Hunt: Showdown community, was unexpectedly laid off as part of a wave of Crytek layoffs affecting at least 30 people. Hamos, who joined Crytek in 2018, quickly rose through the ranks to become a senior broadcast manager, cultivating the game's community through livestreams, vlogs, and social media.
Before his time at Crytek, Hamos had no prior experience in the gaming industry, having only moved to Germany to pursue the social media position after being hired in two weeks. Despite the shock of his sudden departure, Hamos stressed the importance of being part of a community to effectively manage one. He spent thousands of hours playing and streaming Hunt, allowing him to understand both the company's vision and the players' feelings.
Communication between players and developers was a delicate balance, requiring transparency and calibration to avoid misaligned expectations.
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