Pros
Working under the Rockstar brand was initially exciting, and being part of global IPs like GTA and Red Dead Redemption 2 added prestige to my resume. Some team members were genuinely collaborative and supportive, especially at the peer level. Got hands-on experience in game security, cheat detection, and backend tools.
Cons
Politics and favoritism run the place. It’s not about performance – it’s about who you’re close to. Promotions, recognition, even basic visibility all depend on internal alliances. Zero transparency from leadership. You’re left in the dark about decisions that directly affect your role, team, or future. Toxic, outdated workplace culture. It’s shocking that in a global tech company, juniors are expected to serve tea and snacks to managers like it’s the 1980s. No accountability for bad behavior. Those who speak up are ignored or sidelined. HR feels more like a formality than a resource. Career growth is a dead end if you’re not part of the inner circle. Hard work alone isn’t enough to get noticed here.