Brooke Silva+FollowUbisoft Stock Drop: Is DEI Really to Blame?Ubisoft’s recent stock plunge has sparked heated debate: some blame diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts, but a former game designer says that’s just misinformation. He argues DEI actually improved the company, from workplace culture to global reach. The real culprit? Leadership gaps and the pitfalls of scaling a creative business. Is scapegoating DEI a distraction from deeper issues in tech management? #Games #VideoGames #Ubisoft00Share
Eric Stevens+FollowUbisoft’s Bold Reset: Innovation or Retreat?Ubisoft just axed six games—including the long-awaited Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time remake—and delayed seven more, all while shutting down two studios. The company claims this is about “reclaiming creative leadership,” but is this a sign of a sharper, more focused Ubisoft, or does it signal deeper struggles in triple-A game development? Are these moves a necessary evolution, or a worrying retreat from risk? Let’s debate. #Games #VideoGames #Ubisoft00Share
Julie Hobbs+FollowUbisoft Shakeup: Game Over for Prince of PersiaUbisoft just axed six games—including the Prince of Persia: Sands of Time remake—and closed its Stockholm studio in a sweeping reorganization. The move is all about streamlining for efficiency, but it’s a gut punch for fans and devs alike. Is this ruthless focus on “quality” and big franchises the future of gaming, or are we losing the creative risks that made Ubisoft iconic? Let’s debate: is consolidation killing innovation? #Games #VideoGames #Ubisoft00Share
Julie Hobbs+FollowUbisoft’s Big Shake-Up: Smart Move or Risky Play?Ubisoft just hit the reset button, axing the Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time remake and restructuring into five 'Creative Houses.' With the industry’s competition at an all-time high, is this the bold innovation Ubisoft needs to stay ahead, or a sign of deeper trouble? Are we seeing a necessary evolution, or the loss of beloved franchises? Let’s debate! #Games #VideoGames #Ubisoft10Share
Robert Evans+FollowUbisoft Drama: Assassin’s Creed Boss SuesSpill your coffee—Assassin’s Creed’s former top guy is suing Ubisoft for nearly $1 million, claiming he didn’t quit, he was pushed out after a big demotion. The twist? Ubisoft allegedly tried to dodge severance by making it look like he left on his own. For anyone in a job limbo, this is a reminder: always get your exit terms in writing! #Business #EntrepreneurshipStartup #Ubisoft00Share
Donna Reyes+FollowUbisoft Studio Shutdown: Coincidence or Retaliation?Ubisoft just shuttered its Halifax studio, home to some of its biggest mobile titles, mere weeks after the team voted to unionize. The company claims it’s all about cost-cutting, but the timing has the tech community buzzing. Is this a genuine business move, or a signal to other studios about the risks of organizing? Let’s talk about what this means for innovation and workers’ rights in gaming. #Games #VideoGames #Ubisoft10Share
Edward Wallace+FollowUbisoft Halifax closure shocks local game devsUbisoft just shut down its Halifax studio, only weeks after nearly all employees voted to unionize. Seventy-one people lost their jobs, and the timing has many in the gaming community questioning whether this was really just about “streamlining operations.” Ubisoft insists the closure isn’t related to the union, but it’s hard not to see the impact on workers who were organizing for better conditions. This move comes as Ubisoft partners with Tencent to focus on its biggest franchises. What do you think—was this just business, or is there more to the story? #Business #EntrepreneurshipStartup #Ubisoft00Share
Brooke Silva+FollowUbisoft Halifax closure shakes local game devsUbisoft just shut down its Halifax studio, impacting over 70 developers—right after the team formed the company’s first North American union. The official word is that this decision was made before unionization, but the timing has a lot of folks talking. Halifax’s crew worked on big mobile titles like Assassin’s Creed Rebellion and Rainbow Six Mobile, and had some secret projects in the works. With Ubisoft’s recent struggles and major investments from Tencent, this closure feels like a turning point. What do you think: is this about business, unions, or both? #Games #VideoGames #Ubisoft00Share
Aaron Patterson+FollowIs Ubisoft’s Free Game Upgrade the New Standard?Ubisoft just dropped a major performance boost for The Division on PlayStation 5, and it’s free for anyone who owns the PS4 version. The visuals and gameplay now run at a silky 60 frames per second, making those iconic New York snowstorms more immersive than ever. But here’s the debate: Should all publishers follow Ubisoft’s lead and keep older titles alive with free upgrades, or is this just a clever way to keep us hooked while we wait for new releases? #Games #VideoGames #Ubisoft10Share
