Harassment by Ubisoft executives left female staff terrified, French court hears
theguardian.comPublished: 6/5/2025
Summary
A French court marks the first major gaming industry trial due to #MeToo, involving three top executives at Ubisoft who were complicit in systemic harassment. Scores of women recount being subjected to bullying, sexual jokes, and even body markings during meetings and brainstorming sessions. Despite denying the allegations, their denial doesn’t absolve them as a toxic culture allowed abuse to persist for years. --- This summary captures the essence of the ruling's impact, details of the harassment described by victims, and the men's justification while acknowledging the systemic issues within the company.