Sure, but a good few studios up to ~2005 where the nerd-culture equivalent of fratty. Nerdy guys became rich and icons amongst their fandom; Strippers and blackjack inevitably followed.

The studios where fun to work in though, no-one walked on eggshells and great games where made as a result.

Sure, but a lot of studios did have a nerdy kind of frat-house feel to them. Introverted edge lords became rich overnight and icons amongst their fandom. Strippers and blackjack inevitably followed. Studios where fun to work in and great games where made.