That sounds like a far from ideal situation. Credits should be mandatory IMO, since everyone appreciates them and they cost the company nothing. I'm fortunate to have had a better experience with that during my time in the games industry.
However, let's say that you come up with a game idea, design the game all they way until it ships and then it does gangbusters well, making the company millions and millions. Getting some serious appreciation doesn't seem far fetched in that case, like CliffyB and such got, to give an example. But if not that, at least some generous bonuses and promotions would be expected in an Euro-American company.
Apparently not for these 2 guys. That's what I was referring to.
However, let's say that you come up with a game idea, design the game all they way until it ships and then it does gangbusters well, making the company millions and millions. Getting some serious appreciation doesn't seem far fetched in that case, like CliffyB and such got, to give an example. But if not that, at least some generous bonuses and promotions would be expected in an Euro-American company.
Apparently not for these 2 guys. That's what I was referring to.