'It came out of nowhere. I was shocked and sad': He was the face of Hunt: Showdown for years, then Crytek laid him off

The Hunt: Showdown community received a sucker punch in September when it learned that Bence "Beadyboy" Hamos, a beloved community-facing figure for the long-running extraction shooter, was unceremoniously let go in a wave of Crytek layoffs that affected at least 30 people.

For years Hamos was one of the faces of Hunt: Showdown, hosting livestreams, vlogs, and social media videos that kept players abreast of their favorite game's happenings. Through the highs and lows of Hunt's updates, events, and occasional controversies, he was a steady presence—calm, exuberant, and in touch with the experience of average players.

Hamos began at Crytek in 2018 in a social media role, eventually climbing to senior broadcast manager. As someone who absorbs the work of community managers constantly for work, I believe Hamos was particularly good at it—which is why his sudden departure hit Hunt's most dedicated players hard.

I caught up with Hamos last month,...