[ad_1] CEO and co-founder Yves Guillemot reiterated that the moves were vital to put an end to “toxic behaviors” and help Ubisoft “improve and strengthen” its culture. He maintained that the misconduct was in stark opposition to values that he “never compromised — and never will.” These additional departures come just days after a slew […]
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Ubisoft posts ‘Far Cry 6’ teaser starring Giancarlo Esposito
[ad_1] Anton would not be pleased. See you on Sunday at #UbiForward. pic.twitter.com/SCNvo0qB1R — Ubisoft_UK (@Ubisoft_UK) July 10, 2020 Based on the screenshots, it appears Esposito’s character, Anton Castillo, is the dictator of Yara, “a tropical paradise frozen in time.” Castillo’s “ruthless oppression” ignites a revolution, and players will assume the role of Dani Rojas, […]
Ubisoft is giving away ‘Watch Dogs 2’ on PC this weekend
[ad_1] The Ubisoft Forward showcase that’s taking place this Sunday will offer more details on the likes of Assassin’s Creed Valhalla and Hyper Scape, as well as some other upcoming Ubisoft titles. While you might be content to catch up with all of the news after the fact, Ubisoft is sweetening the pot for those […]
An Ubisoft VP has resigned following assault and misconduct allegations
[ad_1] Save for a short stint at Epic Games, Béland had worked for Ubisoft for 20 years. He worked on the original Assassin’s Creed, Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell Blacklist and Far Cry 4, among other games. A dozen current and former Ubisoft Toronto employees spoke with Kotaku, which published a detailed report about alleged misconduct […]
The best educational apps to stay sharp throughout the school year
[ad_1] Get Khan Academy Crash Course Crash Course Maybe you were one of those kids who perked up at the sight of an AV cart being wheeled into your classroom, because it meant you were about to watch a movie instead of listening to another lecture. If you actually enjoyed this — and not just […]
‘Assassin’s Creed Valhalla’ gameplay footage surfaces in leaked videos
[ad_1] Thirty minutes of leaked gameplay footage from Assassin’s Creed Valhalla is circulating around the internet, despite Ubisoft’s attempts to remove the videos. The game isn’t scheduled to arrive until this holiday season, and the two trailers Ubisoft released so far don’t include gameplay footage. The leak offers a grainy glimpse of the main character […]
Ubisoft CEO lays out a plan to change the company’s toxic culture
[ad_1] An internal letter from Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot. — Ubisoft (@Ubisoft) July 2, 2020 Beyond the ongoing investigations, Ubisoft says it has set up an online confidential alert platform where people can report harrasment or other inappropriate behavior, that’s run by a third party. Guillemot also said they will shake up the Editorial Group […]
‘Hyper Scape’ brings fresh ideas to a crowded battle royale arena
[ad_1] All the core battle royale genre hallmarks are here. Matches start with players dropping into the virtual city of Neo-Arcadia, and scavenging for gear and weapons. The play area shrinks over time as map sectors deteriorate, forcing players closer together until one team is left standing. What helps make Hyper Scape a little different […]
Ubisoft reportedly places two VPs on leave as it investigates misconduct
[ad_1] A Twitter thread collecting many of the reports made both anonymously and publicly named many employees including those VPs and others, as well as stories from studios in Paris, Toronto and Montreal. They ranged from harassment and intimidation of women in the workplace, animal abuse, racism, assault and predatory behavior, as well as unwanted […]
Ubisoft sues Apple and Google for selling a ‘Rainbow Six: Siege’ clone
[ad_1] It’s no secret that some games are designed to riff on others’ ideas, but Ubisoft believes one title is far too similar to let it go unchecked. Bloomberg reports that the publisher has sued Apple and Google for selling Area F2, a game it claims is a “near carbon copy” of Rainbow Six: Siege […]