"I've seen games that have taken 7+ years from concept to release"
Yeah KCD2 just took 7 years! I loved it. Now I am just sitting here wondering if KCD3 will come out before 2032! They need a speed up.
The goal for the AI tools should be to improve efficiency so that development times go back to what they were in the 360 era. When EA could launch Mass Effect in 2008, then the sequel in 2010, and then end the trilogy in 2012. Now they are spending 5+ years to release a game and if it comes out...
Good Demands:
Longer term hiring
Better notification of layoffs
Better benefits
Silly demands:
Paid Time Off for when someone else loses their job! Really??? Lets increase the layoffs to afford the PTO usage!
Recall Rights... if they are good the company will want to rehire, if they are not it...