Former Ubisoft Executives Face Allegations of Systemic Sexism and Abuse

A French court has been hearing testimony from former Ubisoft developers who claim that the company's former executives, including Serge Hascoet, Tommy Francois, and Guillaume Patrux, fostered a culture of sexism and abuse. The allegations include being tied to a chair, forced to perform handstands, and subjected to constant sexual comments and jokes. The trial has also heard reports of executives making unwanted physical contact, playing pornographic films in the office, and creating a hostile work environment. The defendants deny all charges, with Francois claiming that there was a 'culture of joking around' at the studio, and Hascoet stating that he never intended to harass anyone. The judges are currently considering the evidence and are expected to reach a verdict soon.