
 TechStuff Ubisoft and the Skull & Bones Debacle
 Oct 9, 2023 
 The podcast discusses the troubled development of the pirate-themed game Skull & Bones by Ubisoft, including missed launch dates, budget overruns, and allegations of toxic workplace culture. It also explores the battle for control of Ubisoft between the company and Vivendi, as well as the toxic corporate culture at Ubisoft and their response to the scandal. Additionally, the hosts talk about Ubisoft's upcoming strategy, Assassin's Creed Valhalla, and the challenges faced by the development team of Skull & Bones. 
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 Introduction 
 00:00 • 2min 
 The Battle for Control: Ubisoft vs Vivendi 
 02:22 • 11min 
 Toxic Culture and Ubisoft Scandal 
 13:13 • 11min 
 Ubisoft's Response and Future Plans 
 24:17 • 14min 
 Comparing Ubisoft's game release pattern and the saga of Skull and Bones 
 38:17 • 5min 
 The Troubled Development of Skull and Bones 
 42:50 • 21min 
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 01:03:24 • 2min 
