UBISOFT'S STUDIO IN SHERBROOKE TO WORK ON ICONIC ASSASSIN'S CREED BRAND

The Ubisoft Sherbrooke studio is proud to announce that its production team will be working on the world-renowned AAA brand Assassin's Creed.

Assassin's Creed (CNW Group/Ubisoft Sherbrooke)

"This is an iconic Ubisoft brand, and our sights are set higher than ever. Our studio—and our community—couldn't be more proud to create experiences for the games in this legendary franchise known for its deep gameplay and rich worlds," said Nathalie Jasmin , director of Ubisoft Sherbrooke. "I encourage anyone who is ready to do great things to join us."

The team already includes several experienced seniors and leaders. By the end of March 2023 , the studio will bring on 25 specialists in programming, art, animation, level, and game design. They will join the employees currently working in Ubisoft's Online Services that designs, manages, and supports the online support services platform used by Assassin's Creed and Ubisoft's production studios.

Coincidentally, it is the 15th anniversary of the Assassin's Creed brand. The franchise now has 13 main games and over 200 million units sold.

November's opening of Ubisoft Sherbrooke, the company's fourth production studio in Quebec , came with a $17 million targeted investment plan with three essential programs that support education, entrepreneurship, and innovation: Ubisoft Education , Ubisoft Entrepreneurs , and La Forge . Ubisoft Sherbrooke has since announced that it will be moving to the Well Sud neighbourhood in downtown Sherbrooke , where it will employ 250 people over the next 10 years.

To see the current job openings so that you too can make your mark on the Assassin's Creed brand in Sherbrooke , visit the Ubisoft Sherbrooke website.

About Ubisoft

Ubisoft—creator of worlds—is committed to enriching players' lives with original and memorable entertainment experiences. Ubisoft's global teams have created and developed a diverse portfolio of games, including brands such as Assassin's Creed®, Brawlhalla®, For Honor®, Far Cry®, Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon®, Just Dance®, Rabbids, Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six®, The Crew®, Tom Clancy's The Division®, and Watch Dogs®. With Ubisoft Connect, players can enjoy an ecosystem of services to enhance their gaming experience, earn rewards, and connect with friends on other platforms. The Ubisoft+ subscription service boasts a growing catalogue of over a hundred games and downloadable content (DLC). In the 2020–21 fiscal year, Ubisoft achieved a net book value of €2.241 million. For more information, visit: https://www.ubisoftgroup.com

© 2022 Ubisoft Entertainment. All rights reserved. Ubisoft and the Ubisoft logo are registered trademarks in the US and/or other countries.

SOURCE Ubisoft Sherbrooke

Cision View original content to download multimedia: https://www.newswire.ca/en/releases/archive/September2022/13/c9334.html

News Provided by Canada Newswire via QuoteMedia

GAMING00
The Conversation (0)
East Side Games

The Office: Somehow We Manage Mobile Game Available Now

East Side Games Group (TSX: EAGR) (OTC: EAGRF) (" ESGG " or the " Company "), Canada's leading free-to-play mobile game group, in collaboration with Universal Games and Digital Platforms, announced today the worldwide launch of The Office: Somehow We Manage on iOS and Android. The free-to-play idle game is inspired by NBC's critically acclaimed, Emmy® Award-winning U.S. version of The Office which is now streaming exclusively on Peacock.

Watch the launch trailer here .

News Provided by Canada Newswire via QuoteMedia

Keep reading...Show less
NorthStar Gaming Chairman and CEO Michael Moskowitz.

NorthStar Gaming Leverages Content to Create Engaged, Active Players, CEO Says

NorthStar Gaming (TSXV:BET,OTCQB:NSBBF) is leveraging its rich, compelling content to better engage its customers, which ultimately leads to higher revenue, said NorthStar Chairman and CEO Michael Moskowitz, following an earlier announcement that the company is rolling out enhancements to the Sports Insights content on its platform.

“From the time that we founded NorthStar Gaming, we took the view that providing compelling content would lead to higher engagement with our customers,” he said. "And we're finding just that. We're planning to launch Sports Insights 2.0 in the first half of 2024 with redesigned sports and homepages, live scoreboards and tickers, live odds, trending topics and a greater tie-in in terms of the player journey and promotional offers that we provide to them."

Moskowitz noted that leveraging content helps attract new customers, with several media organizations using the company’s content on their own sites. “Ultimately, these articles and this content will help to create awareness around the NorthStar Bets brand and platform, and ultimately drive traffic to our site, which will convert into revenue.”

Keep reading...Show less
hand touching phone

Game-changing Prospects for the iGaming Market

iGaming has grown considerably in recent years. Driven by innovations in web technology and a changing regulatory landscape, online casinos and sportsbooks are more popular than ever.

To understand how the landscape may change moving forward, investors should assess how the industry has evolved in recent years.

Keep reading...Show less
smartphone on podium

Top Trends Shaping the Canadian iGaming Market

From emerging technologies to evolving regulations, the trajectory of iGaming has changed substantially in recent years as the market has experienced significant growth.

In 2022, Ontario's provincial government introduced game-changing legislation that established a regulatory framework for iGaming. Due to this legislation, regulated iGaming successfully displaced the unregulated market, according to Attorney General Doug Downey, creating over 1.6 million active player accounts across more than 70 operator websites as of April 2023 — just over one year following the change.

Ontario's regulation has also laid the groundwork for widespread change in the iGaming space across Canada. As iGaming continues to evolve, it's important to have a deeper understanding of both new and existing trends that will shape the industry's future, as well as regulations.

Keep reading...Show less
NorthStar Gaming Holdings

NorthStar Gaming Holdings


Keep reading...Show less
NorthStar Gaming Announces New Partnership Agreement with BettorView

NorthStar Gaming Announces New Partnership Agreement with BettorView

Partnership strategically positions NorthStar to reach consumers in restaurants and bars across Ontario

NorthStar Gaming Inc. (TSXV: BET) is proud to announce it has entered a partnership agreement with BettorView that will enable NorthStar to engage with consumers in restaurants and bars across Ontario. The partnership provides NorthStar with the opportunity to further expand player acquisition across both sports wagering and online casino in a frictionless and convenient manner.

News Provided by Newsfile via QuoteMedia

Keep reading...Show less

Latest Press Releases

Related News

×