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Industry News October 4

Ubisoft shares soar over 30% as Tencent and Guillemot family reportedly consider buyout, among other options

Amid ongoing stock price turmoil, the Guillemot family is considering various options for the future of Ubisoft. This includes a potential sale of the company to Chinese tech giant Tencent.

Industry News October 4

Saber’s Tim Willits on bloated budgets of AAA games: “What business are we in where you fail if you sell less than 5M?”

Saber Interactive chief creative officer Tim Willits has opened up about the current state of AAA game development. He also detailed the studio’s approach to production and budgeting.

Industry News October 4

FromSoftware announces 11.8% base salary increase to ensure “rewarding work environment”

FromSoftware has announced its plans to raise salaries for its employees next year. This is part of the studio’s policy of creating a “rewarding work environment.”