(Video game business) Allowed as long as it doesn't conflict. Was suggested by my superior to notify the company if I release something even if it's not a conf

(Video game business) Allowed as long as it doesn't conflict. Was suggested by my superior to notify the company if I release something even if it's not a conflict, just to cover myself. There are people here who have released side projects no problem. One guy even quit and stated he was going to be a direct competitor. We wished him well...