Scandal At Ubisoft! Assassin's Creed Valhalla Director Out! (VL252)

As allegations of abuses and indiscretions fly across the gaming industry, many have affected both journalistic outlets and gaming companies of every size and kind.

But when the creative director of one of the year's most anticipated games is forced to step down, everyone across the industry should take notice.

We discuss issues of this sensitivity with great caution and concern for all...in Virtual Legality.

CHECK OUT THE VIDEO AT: https://youtu.be/bMhQyz6D9Jc

#Ubisoft #Scandal #AssassinsCreed

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Discussed in this episode:

"The *creative director* of Assassin's Creed Valhalla is now stepping down..."
Tweet - June 24, 2020 - Paul Tassi (@PaulTassi)
https://twitter.com/PaulTassi/status/1275845501078962178

"This person is married."
Tweet - June 21, 2020 - Dani Porter Bridges (@matronedea)
https://twitter.com/matronedea/status/1274810626620063744

"If someone is routinely seeking out partners who are 8-18 years younger than them..."
Tweet - June 24, 2020 - Dani Porter Bridges (@matronedea)
https://twitter.com/matronedea/status/1275836660815544320

"100 percent can authenticate."
Tweet - June 23, 2020 - Avion (@AvionLukas)
https://twitter.com/Gigolocalypse/status/1275550708457189376

"Ashraf Ismail"
Twitter Profile
https://twitter.com/AshrafAIsmail

"Ubisoft prepares for rebound with five AAA titles planned this fiscal year"
GamesIndustryBiz - May 14, 2020 - Rebekah Valentine
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2020-05-14-ubisoft-prepares-for-rebound-with-five-aaa-titles-planned-for-this-fiscal-year

"Assassin's Creed Valhalla: Everything we know"
PC Gamer - May 7, 2020
https://www.pcgamer.com/assassins-creed-valhalla-release-date-trailer-gameplay/

"I am stepping down from my beloved project to properly deal with the personal issues in my life."
Tweet - June 24, 2020 - Ashraf Ismail (@AshrafAIsmail)
https://twitter.com/AshrafAIsmail/status/1275839403211010048

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"Virtual Legality" is a continuing series discussing the law, video games, software, and everything digital, hosted by Richard Hoeg, of the Hoeg Law Business Law Firm (Hoeg Law).

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