This Week In Games Was Bad, But Next Week May Be Worse
The video games industry faced a particularly challenging week marked by tragedy. Claude Guillemot, co-founder of Ubisoft, died in a plane crash on June 19, with news of the incident confirmed on June 22. Claude was instrumental in establishing Ubisoft and played a key role in shaping the company’s entrepreneurial direction and culture during its formative years.
Following the news, Yves Guillemot, Claude’s brother and current CEO of Ubisoft, released a statement paying tribute to his late brother’s contributions to the company. Claude’s death represents a significant loss to the gaming industry, as he was among the foundational figures who helped establish Ubisoft as one of the sector’s major publishers and development companies.
The tragedy coincides with an already turbulent period for the gaming industry. According to reporting on the week’s events, the industry experienced multiple setbacks, with the start of the following week also proving problematic. Sources suggest that additional negative news may be forthcoming, indicating that the industry’s challenges may continue to mount in the near term.