Ubisoft Opens Production Studio in Bulgaria
Sofia, Bulgaria - June 29, 2006 -Today
Ubisoft, one of the world's largest video game publishers,
announced the opening of a new studio in Sofia, Bulgaria.
Alexandru-Ion Radu, recently named director of recruitment
and training at Ubisoft's Romania studio, has been appointed
manager of the new studio, reporting directly to Sébastien
Delen, managing director of Ubisoft Romania.
The studio opens its doors today with 21 team members and
plans to hire 40 additional employees by the end of
2006.
A core group of 11 team members, nine engineers and two
artists has already been working at Ubisoft Romania on the
production of the recently released the popular
flight-simulation game Blazing Angels Squadrons of
WWII for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system
from Microsoft. The professionalism and talent of this core
team persuaded Ubisoft to establish a studio in Sofia, where
the superior high-tech education in the area means an
exciting talent pool.
The new team will immediately begin work on development of
several titles, including the PC version of Rayman Raving
Rabbids, under the artistic direction of its creator
Michel Ancel and a console version of CSI: Crime Scene
Investigation: 3 Dimensions of Murder.
"The opening of our new studio in Bulgaria is part of
Ubisoft's ongoing strategy to develop major titles
internally, ensuring creativity and innovation," said
Christine Burgess-Quémard, executive director, Worldwide
Studios at Ubisoft. "The core team of developers from
Bulgaria has already proved itself and we look forward to
expanding our studio through recruitment of the talented
local engineers and artists."
About Ubisoft
Ubisoft is a leading producer, publisher and distributor of
interactive entertainment products worldwide and has grown
considerably through its strong and diversified lineup of
products and partnerships. Ubisoft has offices in 21
countries and sales in more than 50 countries around the
globe. It is committed to delivering high-quality,
cutting-edge video game titles to consumers. Ubisoft
generated revenue of 547 million Euros for the 2005/2006
fiscal year, an increase of 3 percent over the previous
fiscal year at constant exchange rates. To learn more, please
visit www.ubisoftgroup.com.
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