Union Strike
Ubisoft restructuring sparks international strike as 1,200 staff walk out
The walkout comes after Ubisoft announced studio closures, six game cancellations, and further cost-cutting measures
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Ubisoft is a leading international developer, publisher, and distributor of interactive entertainment products founded in 1986 by the five Guillemot brothers.
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