Far Cry

FOCUS ENTERTAINMENT: Geoffroy Sardin's Appointment as Deputy CEO of Focus Entertainment

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Wednesday, December 20, 2023

Fabrice Larue, Chairman and CEO of Focus Entertainment, a major player in the video game publishing and development industry, announces the appointment of Geoffroy Sardin as Deputy CEO, effective January 2nd, 2024.

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  • Fabrice Larue, Chairman and CEO of Focus Entertainment, a major player in the video game publishing and development industry, announces the appointment of Geoffroy Sardin as Deputy CEO, effective January 2nd, 2024.
  • At Fabrice Larue’s request, Geoffroy Sardin will oversee all Focus Entertainment Group activities and will replace Christophe Nobileau, Deputy CEO.
  • Geoffroy Sardin will join the Executive Committee of Focus Entertainment, consisting of Fabrice Larue, John Bert, Cyrille Imbert, Laure d’Hauteville, Philippe Perthuis, and the future Director of Studios.
  • Geoffroy Sardin: "I am delighted to join Focus Entertainment, whose mission is to create innovative, authentic, and memorable gaming experiences.

SANDRA WARREN APPOINTED AS VICE PRESIDENT AND EXECUTIVE PRODUCER OF THE BRAND FAR CRY

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Thursday, August 17, 2023

MONTREAL, Aug. 17, 2023 /CNW/ - As part of its ongoing commitment to develop its globally recognized brands, Ubisoft is pleased to announce the appointment of Sandra Warren as the new Vice President and Executive Producer of the Far Cry brand.

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  • MONTREAL, Aug. 17, 2023 /CNW/ - As part of its ongoing commitment to develop its globally recognized brands, Ubisoft is pleased to announce the appointment of Sandra Warren as the new Vice President and Executive Producer of the Far Cry brand.
  • In her new role, she'll manage the entire brand with teams located around the world.
  • Her journey subsequently led her to take on the role of Brand Producer for Far Cry in 2019.
  • "Sandra is an exemplary leader who seamlessly combines her experience in video game production with a global perspective on the brand.

Developers Behind Far Cry, Destiny and Diablo Immortal Tap ImmutableX for Debut Narrative Strategy-RPG, Angelic

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Tuesday, December 20, 2022

SYDNEY, Dec. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Metaverse Game Studios, an independent game development company from the developers behind Far Cry, Destiny, Diablo Immortal, and others, today announces plans to leverage ImmutableX — the preferred developer platform for building and scaling web3 games on Ethereum from leading web3 gaming company Immutable — for its AAA Web3 title Angelic.

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  • "We are incredibly fortunate to have found a partner that shares the same values as Angelic," said Anastasia Volgemut, Director of Operations at Metaverse Games Studios.
  • "By leveraging ImmutableX, our users can tap into the benefits of fast, secure, and gas-free minting and an uninterrupted, quality gaming experience."
  • In March 2022, Metaverse Game Studios successfully closed a $10 million seed round co-led by Animoca Brands, Pantera Capital, and Everyrealm.
  • The funding will fuel Angelic's next stage of growth and continue to deliver a seamless gaming experience to all users.

Gunzilla Games Announce Off The Grid, a Next-Generation Battle Royale with Strong Focus on Narrative Progression

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Thursday, May 5, 2022

FRANKFURT, Germany, May 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Gunzilla Games announced today OTG (Off The Grid), an all-new AAA Battle Royale third person shooter, due for release on PlayStation®5, Xbox® Series X|S and PC, and expected to arrive in 2023. 

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  • Set within a dystopian future, the cyberpunk-styled shooter plans to evolve the genre through strong emphasis on narrative progression, led by Chief Visionary Officer Neill Blomkamp and Script Writer Richard K. Morgan.
  • Players have the freedom to control how the hard-boiled story unfolds, with each decision made directly impacting everyone's gameplay.
  • Core to the experience and deep narrative structure is the unique way in which players can craft, customize, and trade their in-game items with each other.
  • In OTG, the lines between hero and villain become blurred as players fight to survive the covert corporate battles of the future.

Gunzilla Games Announce Off The Grid, a Next-Generation Battle Royale with Strong Focus on Narrative Progression

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, May 5, 2022

FRANKFURT, Germany, May 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Gunzilla Games announced today OTG (Off The Grid), an all-new AAA Battle Royale third person shooter, due for release on PlayStation®5, Xbox® Series X|S and PC, and expected to arrive in 2023. 

Key Points: 
  • Set within a dystopian future, the cyberpunk-styled shooter plans to evolve the genre through strong emphasis on narrative progression, led by Chief Visionary Officer Neill Blomkamp and Script Writer Richard K. Morgan.
  • Players have the freedom to control how the hard-boiled story unfolds, with each decision made directly impacting everyone's gameplay.
  • Core to the experience and deep narrative structure is the unique way in which players can craft, customize, and trade their in-game items with each other.
  • In OTG, the lines between hero and villain become blurred as players fight to survive the covert corporate battles of the future.

It’s Official! ZBrush is Now Part of the Maxon Family

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Tuesday, January 11, 2022

As an added benefit, the entire ZBrush team has already joined Maxon, bringing decades of 3D industry expertise.

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  • As an added benefit, the entire ZBrush team has already joined Maxon, bringing decades of 3D industry expertise.
  • We are excited to start working with the Maxon team, said Ofer Alon, Founder and Visionary of Pixologic.
  • Im excited to see how this alliance will influence, evolve and enrich all our product offerings, stated David McGavran, Maxon CEO.
  • Customers can continue to purchase ZBrush through their usual sales channels, including the ZBrush online store.

It's Official! ZBrush is Now Part of the Maxon Family

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Tuesday, January 11, 2022

As an added benefit, the entire ZBrush team has already joined Maxon, bringing decades of 3D industry expertise.

Key Points: 
  • As an added benefit, the entire ZBrush team has already joined Maxon, bringing decades of 3D industry expertise.
  • "We are excited to start working with the Maxon team," said Ofer Alon, Founder and Visionary of Pixologic.
  • "I'm excited to see how this alliance will influence, evolve and enrich all our product offerings," stated David McGavran, Maxon CEO.
  • Customers can continue to purchase ZBrush through their usual sales channels, including the ZBrush online store.

Slice Launches The Nation's Largest Retail Gaming Rewards Program

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Monday, September 20, 2021

Slice Gaming makes its debut by way of a partnership with acclaimed gaming publisher, Ubisoft, and its highly anticipated launch of Far Cry 6 this October.

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  • Slice Gaming makes its debut by way of a partnership with acclaimed gaming publisher, Ubisoft, and its highly anticipated launch of Far Cry 6 this October.
  • With over 17,000 local pizzerias in its network that's more locations than any single franchise in the U.S. Slice Gaming will be one of the largest gaming rewards programs in the country.
  • With Slice Gaming, gamers will get the added bonus of being rewarded for eating their favorite local pizza and supporting small businesses.
  • "We are proud to be partnering with Slice and the independent pizzerias in the Slice network," said Trevor Shackelford, Senior Director of Marketing at Ubisoft.

Aurora Mobile Launches JG VaaS (Video as a Service) Service to Improve User Engagement through Short-video Streaming

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Wednesday, December 2, 2020

According to Aurora Mobiles internally-generated statistics, mobile users average daily time spent on short videos versus other APP features is increasing.

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  • According to Aurora Mobiles internally-generated statistics, mobile users average daily time spent on short videos versus other APP features is increasing.
  • Short video has become a powerful tool for APP developers to expand their user base and improve user engagement.
  • With more than 100,000 contracted content producers, JG VaaS has a pool of over 130 million short videos with 200,000+ daily updates.
  • In addition, through integrating with Aurora Mobile's push notification service, JG VaaS can push personalized high-quality video content to users to improve user retention and reactivate dormant users.

Paradise Has a Price in Far Cry® 6

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Sunday, July 12, 2020

Developed by Ubisoft Toronto**, Far Cry 6 plunges players into the heart of a modern-day guerrilla revolution set in Yara, a tropical paradise frozen in time.

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  • Developed by Ubisoft Toronto**, Far Cry 6 plunges players into the heart of a modern-day guerrilla revolution set in Yara, a tropical paradise frozen in time.
  • Yet paradise has a price, and enriching his country means subjugating those who dont adhere to his vision.
  • For more information on Far Cry 6, please visit: farcry.com
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