Controversy at Spectrum Studios

Introduction

• Discussion about a Polish game developer, Spectrum Studios.
• Involvement of the head, Jacek Piorowski, in questionable behavior.
• Allegations revolve around mandatory sauna sessions for female employees.

Key Points

Sauna Sessions Requirement

• Mandatory for female employees to attend sauna sessions with Piorowski.
• Sessions were supposedly to aid in scriptwriting.
• Strong implications of unprofessional and inappropriate behavior.
• Employees allegedly had to be nude.

Public Reaction

• Scenario surfaced on LinkedIn.
• Controversial job requirements included attending sauna sessions.
• Off-putting response from potential employee.
• Piorowski defended the necessity of sauna experiences for scriptwriting.

Statements and Defense

• Piorowski responded via a poorly framed video on LinkedIn (in Polish).
• Gamepressure.com's article gives a detailed breakdown.
• Piorowski claimed nudity in sauna wasn't mandatory but implied.

Nature of the Project

• Game called Project Temple about a young woman aiming to become a sauna master.
• Unusual concept with unclear engagement strategies.

Ethical and Legal Concerns

• Piorowski's actions point towards exploitative practices.
• Investigation required into potential voyeurism and other misconduct.
• Allegations of seeking vulnerable employees and requesting inappropriate art samples.
• Involving external persons (like Magdalena Kenti) without consent.
• Questioned legitimacy of the studio and its projects.

Conclusion

• Overall, Spectrum Studios and Jacek Piorowski involved in highly questionable practices.
• Actions potentially illegal and certainly unethical.
• Significant public and employee backlash.