Typical counter-creative company in a creative industry - Officer Madhead Employee Review

2.0
5 Jan 2021
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

- Young, talented and energetic staff who are very passionate in gaming and know a lot of the industry - Great office benefits package with good supplies of snacks and beverages plus lots of perks and allowances for staff working overtime - Extremely generous bonuses offered - best amongst industries - Great healthcare scheme - Special interesting gifts in major festivals in Hong Kong - Shallow company structure for easy upward communication

Cons

- Staff, in management point of view, by default needs to work a lot of overtime - Seemingly no prospects; The company fails to deliver new games and only rely on one product for 8 years - Extremely underpaid compare to peers in the industry; Management treat bonuses as your stable salary but it is extremely volatile, you might have none if targets weren't met - Micromanagement from C-suites, such as controlling how you communicate with colleagues and how you execute the task, kills creativity from staff - Questionable decisions from management drives the product into inevitable mess - Constant distrust from the management leads to a very low working morale of staff - Senior managers might monitor/discuss your activities in personal social accounts for performance evaluation without your consent/prior notice After all these, the creativity process is often distracted and under a lot of pressure from players and management. The chain reaction of that yields a very slow creative workflow with lots of loopholes in it

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5.0
8 Apr 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

- The leadership is generally open-minded and supportive of trying new ideas, which creates a space where experimentation is welcomed rather than restricted. - The environment is quite energetic and people-focused, with regular team activities, company trips, and casual gatherings that make it easy to build connections with colleagues. - There’s also a strong emphasis on learning, especially with access to different AI tools and support that helps you continuously upgrade your skill set. - Work here isn’t limited to one area — you get to touch on social media, campaigns, events, and even crossover projects, which makes the role feel varied and less repetitive. - Ownership is encouraged, and you’re often given room to try ideas, especially when it comes to engaging players or improving content, which helps build confidence over time. - Team communication is generally open, making it easier to align quickly and move things forward without too much friction. - The company also puts some focus on employee well-being, with things like fitness-related support and flexible time for exercise.

Cons

No specific things I want to say is bad

5.0
4 Dec 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

- Wide variety of tasks across social media, crossover projects, events, to website campaigns, offering broad exposure - Opportunities to create integrated content creation, from image, real-person reels shooting, to gameplay demos - Provides multiple AI tools that empower employees' continuous learning and skill development. - Encourages collaborations and transparent communication across teams, which makes day-to-day teamwork and quick idea-sharing easier. - Offer changes to take ownership of projects which enhance player relationship, experiment with new ideas, which builds confidence and career readiness. - Provide an immersive and encouraging environment for colleagues to enjoy the game - Provide employee benefits, including subsidies for team gatherings and company trips - fostering workplace culture - Change is seens as an opportunity here - which motivates employees to learn, adjust and improve

Cons

- Workload can be demanding during peak seasons, requiring strong time management, and occasional tasks that support other teams may also arise. - Budgets for occasional projects are modest yet adequate, requiring careful and effective budget planning - Office location is relatively distant, though shuttle buses help ease commuting

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