BRIGHT LIGHT

Reports of sexual misconduct at Ubisoft last year led to the departure of the company’s Canadian studios managing director, Yannis Mallat. It’s something Jade Raymond has given plenty of thought to as she sets up Haven in Montreal. “All of those stories are really heartbreaking and disappointing to read about, and obviously something that myself and all the other Haven co-founders want to change and will change,” she says. “You want to do it by shining a bright light on all the great things about the game industry, and have great role models for people, and create that really great place where people can feel at home, be themselves, have a safe haven and experience kindness while they’re at work. I think we have to act responsibly, and when we can make a change, make a change.”