Ubisoft makes Chroma colorblind tool open source for all developers
After years of internal use, Ubisoft has open-sourced Chroma -- a real-time colorblind simulation tool. This accessibility software is designed to help developers better serve the 300 million people around the world who live with color vision deficiencies.
Originally developed in 2021 by Ubisoft’s Quality Control team in India, Chroma allows developers to simulate how a game looks to people with various forms of colorblindness -- all without slowing down performance. It works on both single- and dual-screen setups, runs with customizable overlays, and responds to hotkeys for easy toggling during gameplay.
Take-Two Interactive Software acquires The Gearbox Entertainment Company
Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. has announced its definitive agreement to acquire The Gearbox Entertainment Company for $460 million. The Gearbox Entertainment Company is renowned for its offerings, including the iconic Borderlands franchise.
The acquisition will be completed entirely through newly issued shares of Take-Two common stock. The number of shares will be determined based on the average closing price per share on the Nasdaq Global Select Market during the five trading days ending on the day immediately prior to the closing date. The transaction, expected to close during the first quarter of Take-Two’s Fiscal Year 2025 (ending June 30, 2024), is subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals.