ubisoft gave us this comment.claims describe workplace behaviours that are simply unacceptable. the problem with a lot of creative industries, not just games, is where you have superstar creative people who are seen as untouchable and indispensable to their companies and sometimes that can create an environment in which those people feel they can get away with anything. ubisoft is not the only publisher with workplace problems. last year ryder ggames came into the spotlight. there was a lawsuit launched against them by ex—employees alleging sexist discrimination at that workplace. the caused ripples throughout the game industry. as we approach the next console generation and videogames achieve ever greater technical and artistic heights, it seems the games industry still has work to do with how it conducts its affairs now i don't know about you, but as face coverings are becoming a normal part of life, i have struggled to find one that fits and stays on. this slides off my nose, this one is baggy around the ears.

ubisoft gave us this comment.e workplace behaviours that are simply unacceptable. we do not and will not tolerate abuse, harassment or discrimination ofany kind. upon learning of these allegations we immediately launched independent investigations and have already announced a series of measures aimed at driving profound changes within the company as well as several significant personnel changes. the problem with a lot of creative industries, not just games, is where you have superstar creative people who are seen as untouchable and indispensable to their companies and sometimes that can create an environment in which those people feel they can get away with anything. ubisoft is not the only publisher with workplace problems. last year ryder ggames came into the spotlight. there was a lawsuit launched against them by ex—employees alleging sexist discrimination at that workplace. the cause ripples throughout the game industry. as we approach the next console generation and videogames achieve ever greater technical a

ubisoft gave us this comment.nacceptable. we do not and will not tolerate abuse, harassment or discrimination ofany kind. upon learning of these allegations we immediately launched independent investigations and have already announced a series of measures aimed at driving profound changes within the company as well as several significant personnel changes. the problem with a lot of creative industries, not just games, is where you have superstar creative people who are seen as untouchable and indispensable to their companies and sometimes that can create an environment in which those people feel they can get away with anything. ubisoft is not the only publisher with workplace problems. last year ryder ggames came into the spotlight. there was a lawsuit launched against them by ex—employees alleging sexist discrimination at that workplace. it caused ripples throughout the game industry. as we approach the next console generation and videogames achieve ever greater technical and artistic heights, it seems the games

ubisoft is currently mired in an abuse scandal.e showcase, acknowledging that it would not be addressing these issues during its event. more on this later full at the event itself, the company did reveal the casting of giancarlo esposito as the villain in the latest far cry title. he is cast as a dictator. the player assumes the role of a gorilla fighter attempting to ta ke role of a gorilla fighter attempting to take down the dictator and his government from the island's jungles to the streets of its capital city. i spoke with the actor about donning a performance capture rig to create a performance capture rig to create a villain who is more than a chilling end of level boss. you have played several characters in recent yea rs played several characters in recent years with a quiet menace about them. did you bring that to this game ordid them. did you bring that to this game or did you go in a different direction? i always believe that quiet menace and a reflective menace is the most frightening menace. so you doubt me. good art o

ubisoft gave us this comment. unacceptable. we do not and will not tolerate abuse, harassment or discrimination ofany kind. upon learning of these allegations we immediately launched independent investigations and have already announced a series of measures aimed at driving profound changes within the company as well as several significant personnel changes. the problem with a lot of creative industries, not just games, is where you have superstar creative people who are seen as untouchable and who are seen as indispensable to their companies and sometimes that can create an environment in which those people feel like they can get away with anything. ubisoft is not the only publisher with workplace problems. last year riot games came into the spotlight. there was a lawsuit launched against them by ex—employees alleging sexist discrimination at that workplace. that's caused big ripples throughout the game industry. as we approach the next console generation and videogames achieve ever greater technical and artistic

ubisoft gave us this comment.es, is where you have superstar creative people who are seen as untouchable and indispensable to their companies and sometimes that can create an environment in which those people feel they can get away with anything. ubisoft is not the only publisher with workplace problems. last year ryder ggames came into the spotlight. there was a lawsuit launched against them by ex—employees alleging sexist discrimination at that workplace. the cause ripples throughout the game industry. as we approach the next console generation and videogames achieve ever greater technical and artistic heights, it seems the games industry still has work to do with how it conducts its affairs in the real world. that was mark and that is it for this week. as ever you can keep up with the team throughout the week on youtube, instagram, facebook and twitter at bbcclick. thank you for watching. mask up if you are asked and we will see you next week. hello. a weather front which first moved into scotland and northern

ubisoft gave us this comment. unacceptable. we do not and will not tolerate abuse, harassment or discrimination ofany kind. upon learning of these allegations we immediately launched independent investigations and have already announced a series of measures aimed at driving profound changes within the company as well as several significant personnel changes. the problem with a lot of creative industries, not just games, is where you have superstar creative people who are seen as untouchable and indispensable to their companies and sometimes that can create an environment in which those people feel they can get away with anything. ubisoft is not the only publisher with workplace problems. last year ryder games came into the spotlight. there was a lawsuit launched against them by ex—employees alleging sexist discrimination at that workplace. the cause ripples throughout the game industry. as we approach the next console generation and video games achieve ever greater technical and artistic heights, it seems the game

ubisoft gave us this comment., is where you have superstar creative people who are seen as untouchable and indispensable to their companies and sometimes that can create an environment in which those people feel they can get away with anything. ubisoft is not the only publisher with workplace problems. last year riot games came into the spotlight. there was a lawsuit launched against them by ex—employees alleging sexist discrimination at that workplace. the cause ripples throughout the game industry. as we approach the next console generation and videogames achieve ever greater technical and artistic heights, it seems the games industry still has work to do with how it conducts its affairs in the real world. now i don't know about you, but as face coverings are becoming a normal part of life, i have struggled to find one that fits and stays on. this slides off my nose, this one is baggy around the ears. so could a personalised 3d printed one like this be the solution? out of the covid we have seen a few companies

jennifer, ubisoft has also been in the news for harassment allegations.mily-owned company. can they really change? really been long overdue. earlier this summer we saw several women come out publicly acknowledging their experience with sexual misconduct, and as it pertains to ubisoft, they have apparently a toxic work culture, and women are saying now is the time to speak up. you mentioned they are a family run company, but in the past few weeks we saw the ceo swiftly take action after these allegations came out. he ousted several executives at the company and promised extensive changes. but in my reporting on women, it is one thing to say you are for exclusivity, and it is another to change business practices, especially when women make up such a large portion of gamers around the world. if there is a major incentive for a company like ubisoft to address the problem that exists in the industry and manifest itself in some of these games, especially at a time when everyone is home and playing games now more than ever. francine? francine: jennifer, thank yo

ad sales fall but the addition of new large clients such as disney and bank of america helped >>> ubisoft has posted a 17.6% rise in sales. the french video game maker has seen record levels of engagement due to the lockdown but also dealing with a probe into allegations of sexual misconduct the chief operating officer resigned ubisoft has vowed to take action in any issues in their work culture. >>> daimler sales plunge as the pandemic hit the auto market around the world the carmaker fell 30% as the net loss jumped 1.9 million euros. annette with more on this story. daimler shares are reacting quite well what is so reassuring about the results? >> i think it is about the outlook they seem to be picking up the demand already they are seeing a rise given the amount of the coronavirus i guess it is about the bullish outlook and the new ceo at the top of the company more than a year is managing costs now more successfully and why the second quarter is better than expected. that we knew because the company prereleased. the outlook is crucial the top end of that range is doing so well. clearl

ubisoft gave us this comment.ofound changes within the company as well as several significant personnel changes. the problem with a lot of creative industries, not just games, is where you have superstar creative people who are seen as untouchable and indispensable to their companies and sometimes that can create an environment in which those people feel they can get away with anything. ubisoft is not the only publisher with workplace problems. last year riot games came into the spotlight. there was a lawsuit launched against them by ex—employees alleging sexist discrimination at that workplace. the cause ripples throughout the game industry. as we approach the next console generation and videogames achieve ever greater technical and artistic heights, it seems the games industry still has work to do with how it conducts its affairs in the real world. now i don't know about you, but as face coverings are becoming a normal part of life, i have struggled to find one that fits and stays on. this slides off my nose, th

ubisoft is one of the worst fallers, in fact the biggest faller, down by 8.4%.ng that business, certainly to management changes at that business. polish stocks in focus. we do see a rise in polish stocks, other keep falling, the --ck 600 up a tense of 1% 8/10 of 1%. we'll wait to hear if there is going to be legal challenge from opposition and we'll get further analysis. let's get a bloomberg first word news update. here are the stocks we're focused on. poland says the residential electorate is set to when the vote. it's all the highest turnout since the fall of turn -- fall of communism. duty toled in its legal provide balance and in partial coverage, with almost all results in, the election body says he won 52%, with the other candidate in less than 40 name present. only a quarter 49%. only a quarter a business -- 49%. only a quarter of this owners say they are prepared. they say they weren't able to prepared for a transition, with many saying they need more clarity. the survey said they found the financial sector most prepared while manufacturing had the most