Ubisoft announces the departure of its Chief Creative Officer and other executives

Ubisoft has just appear the departure of several high-profile employees via a press release. Amid these is Chief Creative Officer Serge Hascoët. Yves CEO and Co-Founder of Ubisoft, is stepping into the role of Chief Creative Officeholder.

Meanwhile, Yannis Mallat, Managing Managing director of Ubisoft's Canadian studios, is also leaving the company. This is due to the contempo allegations against him making it "incommunicable for him to continue in this position." Finally, Global Head of HR Cécile Cornet is also stepping down. Ubisoft is actively looking for a replacement.

"Ubisoft has fallen short in its obligation to guarantee a safe and inclusive workplace surroundings for its employees. This is unacceptable, as toxic behaviors are in direct contrast to values on which I have never compromised — and never volition. I am committed to implementing profound changes across the Company to ameliorate and strengthen our workplace culture," said Guillemot.

Guillemot too said that "Moving forward, equally we collectively embark on a path leading to a better Ubisoft, it is my expectation that leaders across the Company manage their teams with the utmost respect. I besides expect them to work to drive the alter we need, always thinking of what is all-time for Ubisoft and all its employees."

This comes shortly later on a wave of abuse and sexual impropriety allegations went through the video game industry, including executives at Ubisoft who have been suspended. Ubisoft has stated it is working to build a more inclusive work culture.

New Windows 11 preview build brings improved taskbar for touch users

New build!

New Windows eleven preview build brings improved taskbar for touch users

It'south time for another Windows eleven preview build, and this calendar week is another big one. Today's build is 22563 and features even more taskbar improvements, this time for tablet users. Microsoft is introducing a new motorcar-hide Taskbar interface that'due south like to the bear on-kickoff taskbar that was beginning introduced on Windows 10X and the Surface Neo.