Ubisoft co-founder killed in plane crash in western France
Xinhua—One of the co-founders of Ubisoft, the French video game company behind the Assassin's Creed franchise, died in a plane crash in western France. The crash claimed the life of one of the figures who helped build the studio into one of the world's largest game publishers. Ubisoft has faced a turbulent period financially and strategically, making the founder's death a significant moment for the company and the wider games industry.