Episode 148 - A Reckoning at Ubisoft
Overview:
This week we try and work through the deluge of sexual assault, abuse and rape allegations levied against so many Ubisoft developers this past week at several of their Canadian studios, against many of their high-profile employees. It's a tough and important conversation.
We also discuss mobile JRPG Emergent Fates, Rogue Legacy 2's release date, Discord exclusives coming to Steam and more.
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Episode 148 - A Reckoning at Ubisoft
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Sources on Ubisoft Discussion:
Broad Games Industry Allegations: https://www.vice.com/en_us/article/akz3b8/sexual-harassment-alligations-gaming-ubisoft-bungie-cards-against-humanity
AC Valhalla Director Steps down: https://www.vice.com/en_us/article/5dzdzn/assassins-creed-valhalla-director-steps-down-amid-scandal
Ubisoft Toronto product and brand marketing manager Andrien Gbinigie accused by multiple women of sexual assault and rape: https://www.gamasutra.com/view/news/365316/Ubisoft_deeply_concerned_with_sexual_assault_allegations_against_multiple_employees.php
Ubisoft suspend vice presidents/cofounders Tommy François and Maxime Béland: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-06-26/metoo-in-gaming-two-ubisoft-executives-placed-on-leave