‘Assassin’s Creed’ Maker Ubisoft Acknowledges M&A Chatter After Report Of Tencent Overture
France-based video game publisherUbisoftacknowledged recent press speculation that its founders were in talks to sell the company. Ubisoft has noted recent press speculation regarding potential interests around the Company, Ubisoft said in a statement. Other major franchises under the Ubisoft tent includeDriver,Far Cry,Just DanceandPrince of Persia. UbisoftJohn Keeble/Getty Images Shares in Ubisoft, which trade in Paris, jumped last Friday after the report of deal talks. They have settled back since then and have slumped nearly 40% this year to date....