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Ubisoft announces new Assassin's Creed leadership team
Ubisoft has announced a new leadership team for its Assassin's Creed franchise within its Vantage Studios creative house. Martin Schelling, Jean Guesdon, and François de Billy will lead the brand strategy, creative direction, and production excellence, respectively. This announcement comes as part of a larger company restructuring that includes partnerships and the cancellation of some games.
New Assassin's Creed "Leadership Team" Revealed by Ubisoft
Ubisoft has announced a new leadership team for the Assassin's Creed franchise, appointing Martin Schelling as Head of Brand, Jean Guesdon as Head of Content, and Francois de Billy as Head of Production Excellence. These individuals bring extensive experience from previous Assassin's Creed titles like Black Flag, Valhalla, and Origins. This announcement follows the departure of former franchise boss Marc-Alexis Côté and a broader company restructuring that included layoffs and the cancellation of the Prince of Persia remake.
Ubisoft picks series veterans for new Assassin's Creed leadership team
Ubisoft's subsidiary Vantage Studios has appointed Martin Schelling as Head of Assassin's Creed Brand, Jean Guesdon as Head of Content, and François de Billy as Head of Production Excellence. These series veterans will lead the brand's strategy, creative direction, and production practices.
Jobs Roundup: February 2026 | UK games publisher PQube appoints Dominic Wheatley as chairman
Several key appointments and leadership transitions have occurred across the games industry. Dominic Wheatley has been named chairman of PQube, Ricardo Briceno is the new CEO of Gamefam, and Craig Cincotta has returned to Xbox. Additionally, Christie Golden joins IO Interactive as principal writer, and Joshua Mills takes over as creative director for Rainbow Six Siege at Ubisoft Montréal.
Assassin's Creed Odyssey - A Great Game That Ignores the Franchise's Roots
Assassin's Creed Odyssey is a massive and visually stunning game that leans heavily into RPG mechanics, sometimes at the expense of its stealth roots. While the world and story are expansive, the gameplay can feel bloated and repetitive, with combat and stealth systems diverging significantly from earlier titles in the franchise. Despite these criticisms, the game offers an immersive experience with strong character performances and impressive technical aspects, though optimization issues persist.
Subnautica joins Xbox Cloud Gaming and Game Pass, for your streaming play
Subnautica and several other titles have been added to Xbox Cloud Gaming and Xbox Game Pass, allowing subscribers to stream them without downloads. This expansion includes games like Subnautica: Below Zero, Slime Rancher 2, and Assassin's Creed Valhalla. Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella reported that Xbox Cloud Gaming has surpassed 140 million hours of playtime, indicating strong growth in the cloud gaming sector.
Assassins Creed Games in Order: A Comprehensive Timeline for Fans
This guide provides a comprehensive timeline of the Assassin's Creed franchise by Ubisoft, detailing the release order and chronological placement of each main title and spin-off. It highlights key characters, settings, and gameplay evolution across the series, from the original Assassin's Creed in 2007 to Assassin's Creed: Mirage in 2023. The article also addresses frequently asked questions regarding game order and series rankings.
The Witcher 3 Authors Know How to Kill The Leshy from Assassin's Creed Valhalla
The developers of Assassin's Creed Valhalla engaged in a playful exchange with The Witcher's official Twitter account, discussing how to defeat the Leshy enemy type found in the Wrath of the Druids DLC. The Witcher team offered tips based on their game's mechanics, which the Valhalla developers humorously responded to by suggesting a silver sword.
Managing My Backlog 2021
The author discusses the challenges of managing a large video game backlog, especially with the increase in digital and free-to-play titles. Strategies proposed include limiting new purchases until existing games are finished and prioritizing playing backlog titles. Several games are mentioned as examples of titles the author intends to play or complete.
