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Co-founder of Ubisoft dies in plane crash
Claude Guillemot, a co-founder of the video game company Ubisoft, has died in a plane crash in France. The incident resulted in two fatalities. (sources: sfchronicle, foxbusiness, fortune, cbsnews, ap)
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Modern Action Briefing
Guillemot was instrumental in developing popular game franchises such as Assassin's Creed and Far Cry. His death marks a significant loss for the gaming industry.
- Claude Guillemot died in a plane crash near La Baule, France.
- The crash involved a Cessna aircraft and resulted in two deaths.
- Guillemot was a co-founder of Ubisoft and played a key role in its growth.
Why it matters
Guillemot's contributions to the gaming industry have had a lasting impact on game development and culture.
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