# Naughty Dog crunch could be "grueling" but The Last of Us and Uncharted 4 artist defends the studio, says it wasn't "evil corporation demands horrific working hours"

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- **Source:** [Gamesradar](https://www.gamesradar.com/games/the-last-of-us/naughty-dog-crunch-could-be-grueling-but-the-last-of-us-and-uncharted-4-artist-defends-the-studio-says-it-wasnt-evil-corporation-demands-horrific-working-hours/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6ac809b862b29e0b0580e76c)
- **Published:** 2026-10-08
- **Category:** Gaming
- **Tags:** #articles #artist #corporation #crunch #defends #demands #evil #grueling
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