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21
UBISOFT > 2005 ANNUAL REPORT
first to master and exploit new technology. With the
future generation of consoles, strong in-house R&D will
play a pivotal role in ensuring titles come to market
within the first few months of a platform’s release.
●Academy of Experts
Established a few years ago, the Academy of Experts is
an internal think tank to share knowledge between
studios and to resolve complex technical issues faced
by teams. The Academy’s members represent the best
technical minds in the company across all countries,
and have collaborated on issues ranging from lighting
effects to on-line gameplay.
●Training - apriority
Ubisoft places special emphasis on continuing
education and training for its teams. By honing their
skills, staying abreast of the latest technologies,
and developing new techniques for videogame
development – on both current and future consoles –
they can determine and apply the optimal solutions to
enhance the overall gaming experience. The Ubisoft
Campus in Montreal is a unique initiative providing
ongoing training year-round to people from all the
company’s studios around the world. It has a two-fold
mission: providethe necessary educational foundation
for future professionals of the videogame industry, and
guarantee that Ubisoft’s production teams are equipped
with the necessary skills to succeed in their chosen
careers. It is through the Campus, and other company
initiatives to build and expand the abilities of its talents,
that Ubisoft is able to not only fully exploit today’s
technologies, but alsoanticipate those of the future.
CREATIVITY & INNOVATION
THE STRATEGY 03
serving
creative needs
Engines, tools and software…Game technology is
constantly evolving, and mastering these changes is
essential for success. Ubisoftpushes the limits of the
best middleware on the market, transforms them and
creates new tools when those available no longer fulfil
developers’ needs. As a result of their extensive
knowledge sharing and their willingness to takeon
challenges, the engineers provide the artistic teams
with the means to give form to their vision and express
the full range of their creativity. Beyond technological
innovation, at Ubisoftit is the people that makethe
difference. Their dedication and drive empower the
company to release games skilfully exploiting the
power of next-generation consoles onto the market.