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Video Game TesterUbisoftBucharest Bucharest ro19 seconds agoApplyJob DescriptionYour life at Ubi:As a member of Ubisoft’s Quality Control Department, you will be part of an awesome team focused on identifying and reporting bugs on specific areas of a game. Doing so, you will put your attention to detail and creativity to test. Here in Bucharest, we have a ton of experience when it comes to game testing, so you will be learning everything there is to know about game testing from the best. And this will happen while having fun. If you’ve heard stories about the cool atmosphere at our studio, they are true.What’s also cool is the fact that you will perform your testing activities on the latest hardware and with powerful in-house software and more. Yes, you will get to try out new consoles before they reach the market and test amazing games way, way before anyone else sees them. And you’ll do this sitting in a comfy chair in front of a large desk on one of the amazing floors of Jiului 8. The quality of life at work is very important to us and our new building reflects that.Grow with us:When we invite you to take your first step in the gaming industry, we mean it. You should be thinking about a career in gaming, not just a summer job as a game tester.The opportunities in our studio are literally endless. Based on your talents you can evolve and lead teams of testers, become a test specialist in our QC Technical Standards Department (ex. Sony Compliance), get into software development as a product owner or automation analyst through our QC Tech Department or jump ship and join a production team as a dev tester, level designer or whatever you dream about in our Production families (Art, Design, Programming).The best part is that we will offer support and help your plans become reality through various courses and programs meant to prepare you for your future role in Ubisoft.How can you join us?Apply with an Updated CVSubmit your most recent CV through our careers page. Make sure it reflects your latest experience and skills relevant to the role.Phone Screen with RecruitersIf your profile matches our requirements, one of our recruiters will reach out for a short phone conversation. This is a chance for us to learn more about your background and for you to ask initial questions about the role and company.Online TestSelected candidates will be invited to complete an online assessment. This helps us evaluate your technical or role-specific knowledge in a fair and standardized way.Interview with HR & Hiring ManagerThe final step is a comprehensive interview with our HR representative and the Hiring Manager. We’ll discuss your experience, motivation, and how you’d fit into our team and culture.Your responsibilities:You are the key factor in ensuring that millions of end-users will enjoy high quality gamesWork for the development team by using your keen eye for details and express your creativity and intuition by identifying and reporting bugsUse computers, video game consoles and controllers as your main toolsBe ambitious and ready to learn from the best in a studio with a long history of creating and testing gamesQualificationsProfessionally, all you need to bring:Good English skills (written and spoken)We are looking for Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)No previous work experience is necessaryLearning appetite to become the best at your tradeMinimum requirement - Baccalaureate diplomaThe Personal Value you bring:Passion for gamesKnowledge of different game genres, consoles, and platforms is also nice to have, but you can also build it herePatience and persistence are key when performing meticulous testing while always ensuring accuracyAs part of the team, you need to interact with other colleagues and have good social and communication abilitiesYou are also a fast learner, creative and proactiveYou are reliable, punctual and you come with a positive attitudeAdditional InformationWhat about our benefits?Meal tickets with value of 30 ron/dayAccess to private medical system and special subscription rates for family membersOn site medical supportWorld Class Bronze subscriptionComprehensive wellbeing program (including physical fitness, mental health, financial education and internal communities)Life insuranceUbisoft bikes, free rentalParking spaces for cars, bikes, motorbikesHybrid: We are committed to promoting a flexible working policy, as we value in-person interaction and collaboration. Our hybrid work model includes a minimum of 3 days a week in the office and the remaining 2 days working from home.Video games and consoles to borrowAccess to Ubisoft games via own Uplay accountBookster (borrow books for free, delivered at home or in the office)On-site cafeteria with special discountsFree fruits and coffee in the officeStudio offered free days, confirmed on an annual basis for different eventsStudy leaveChristmas/ Easter celebration with a special giftPartners’ discountsAbout usUbisoft’s 19,000 team members, working across more than 30 countries around the world, are bound by a common mission to enrich players’ lives with original and memorable gaming experiences. Their commitment and talent have brought to life many acclaimed franchises such as Assassin’s Creed, Far Cry, Watch Dogs, Just Dance, Rainbow Six, and many more to come. Ubisoft is an equal opportunity employer that believes diverse backgrounds and perspectives are key to creating worlds where both players and teams can thrive and express themselves. If you are excited about solving game-changing challenges, cutting edge technologies and pushing the boundaries of entertainment, we invite you to join our journey and help us create the unknown.Find us on Facebook, Instagram & LinkedIn, see how we do things, how we like to have fun and join us!Company DescriptionSince 1992, Ubisoft Romania has been a driving force in Romania’s gaming industry. Our passionate team has contributed to some of the world’s biggest franchises, including Assassin’s Creed, Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon, Watch Dogs, and Just Dance. Today, we continue to push boundaries, creating unforgettable experiences that captivate players worldwide.At Ubisoft Romania, we believe in the power of creativity and collaboration. You'll work alongside talented teams from across the globe, grow your skills, and be part of shaping the future of gaming. If you’re passionate about gaming and ready for exciting challenges, this is the place for you.Join us and create the unknown! Create Your Profile — Game companies can contact you with their relevant job openings. Apply

A video of the 425th Separate Assault Regiment's motorcycle company shows how Ukrainian soldiers plan to fight atop the light vehicles. 425th Separate Assault Regiment/Screenshot 2025-05-22T06:22:04Z Save Saved Read in app This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. Become an Insider and start reading now. Have an account? It's Ukraine's turn to adopt an unusual battle tactic from Russia: motorcycle assaults. One unit has formed its first motorcycle attack company for storming Russian positions quickly. It said its troops have trained "hundreds of hours" to shoot assault rifles from off-road bikes. As the battle with drones continues, motorcycles have become a rising star in Ukraine's war.The Ukrainian military's 425th separate assault regiment, nicknamed "Skala," announced on Tuesday that it had officially formed the country's first motorcycle attack company."As a result, we now have a modern 'cavalry' whose main task is to rapidly break through to enemy positions, conduct assault operations, and quickly shift the direction of attack," it said on its Telegram channel. The motorbike assault company appears to run a paired configuration with one driver and one gunman. 425th Separate Assault Regiment/Screenshot The use of motorcycles to carry troops into battle is well-documented in Ukraine. Since early last year, Russian troops have been increasingly seen riding on light vehicles such as ATVs and motorbikes as both a means of transport and a way to attack Ukrainian positions rapidly.Their rise is largely viewed as a direct consequence of drone warfare, since armored vehicles are often vulnerable to exploding drones on Ukraine's flat terrain.While motorbikes leave the rider more exposed, they're faster, nimbler, and smaller, which makes them better able to evade attacks from small drones."Russia's increased use of motorcycles is an adaptation in response to pervasive Ukrainian drone strikes against Russian armored vehicles and the unsustainable armored vehicle losses that Russian forces suffered in late 2023 and 2024," the Institute for the Study of War wrote in early May.Ukraine's troops initially balked at the attack method, which the Russians used in suicide assaults to wear down Ukrainian defenses and munitions.But the 425th's announcement on Tuesday means that some Ukrainians are now adopting the same tactic.In its statement, the 425th said its motorbike-riding troops had trained for "hundreds of hours" to shoot while on the move. The statement did not indicate whether the unit has started fighting or when its motorcycle troops will hit the front lines.The 425th released a video of about two dozen soldiers riding tandem on off-road motorbikes, with each pair involving one driver and an infantryman wielding an assault rifle."The goal is to ride in, strike quickly at enemy positions, dismount, storm in, secure a foothold, and complete the mission successfully," a Ukrainian soldier says in the video.Deploying motorbikes in a direct assault is an unusual tactic for modern war, where such vehicles are typically used for reconnaissance or infiltration. US special forces, for example, have used commercial bikes to navigate difficult terrain or traverse deserts in the Middle East. Ukrainian troops in the company said motorbikes offer them a swifter way to attack Russian positions, improving their safety. 425th Separate Assault Regiment/Screenshot But in Ukraine, the number of motorbikes sighted on the front lines has grown dramatically. In April, Ukrainian troops said they repelled a Russian assault on Pokrovsk that involved over 100 motorcycles.Several Russian motorized attacks last month were also reported to be comprised wholly of motorcycles and civilian vehicles. The latter have been increasingly appearing in the warzone, with Moscow's troops often sighted traveling in sedans and tractors at the rear — a likely sign of strain on Russian logistics and resources.Analysts from the ISW said in late April that it's likely Russia will start further incorporating motorcycles into its tactics for future attacks.Lt. Col. Pavlo Shamshyn, spokesperson of Ukraine's ground forces in Kharkiv, told local media that week that Kyiv believed the same."Our intelligence records the fact that in training centers on the territory of the Russian Federation and in the units themselves, active training of motorcycle drivers is taking place, and all this indicates that the assault operations of spring-summer 2025 will be carried out on motorcycles," Shamshyn told Ukrainian outlet Suspilne.

I grew up playing arcade games that essentially helped shape the evolution of the gaming industry. Like many millennials, I also spent countless hours of my adolescence, immersed in the pixelated worlds of Super Mario, Contra, Tank Battle, Road Fighter, and Double Dragon. While, Road Fighter was easily the biggest gobbler of my time and money (had to visit game parlors after school to fight it out with friends and strangers), I also dedicated a lot of time navigating the challenging countdown of the Excitebike, which was a welcome break: it was easy on the mind and perfect for winding down from the wigwagging of the car frenzy. The 2D dirt bike racing game on the Nintendo Entertainment System was my first real taste of virtual bike racing, which later transpired into the arcade games controlled by motorbikes. But frankly, the former had its own charm, and the moment I saw this LEGO iteration of the game on the Brick Slopes Denver 2025, it was an instant hit with me, like it is with the thousands of fans going bonkers about the idea on social media. So, what’s it all about? Designer: LEGO Ideas LEGO Ideas is a platform where amazing brickwork comes to life that translates into our lives with the help of fan love. The Excitebike Playable Arcade – a real-life, miniature arcade machine built with a controllable Excitebike game – is longing for some love. Made entirely of LEGO bricks, of course, this idea is really intuitive and fluid. The impressive build really deserves the backing to be turned into a real LEGO set; you and I can make it at home at our convenience to relive the bygone era. Bringing Excitebike out of the pixelated gameplay to a controllable brick-built arcade, the classic NES motocross game is fully controllable and lets the player rejoice in the bike stunts. “You’ll be able to catch air, pop wheelies, change lanes, and even do flips as you speed down the motorized scrolling track,” the description by the creator on LEGO Ideas reads. Launched under the Nintendo franchise in 1985, the Excitebike was a motocross racing video game wherein you could race both – on your own or against the competitors – but the real competition was always against the ticking clock, which defined the position you were awarded. In between, the bike went up and down the obstacles as you steered it between lanes; the same gameplay has been recreated on the LEGO arcade Excitebike. The fully playable arcade game lets you guide the bike between lanes and navigate jumps of various sizes, evoking the nostalgia of the retro game in millennials and the younger generation (who never tasted the love of arcade) alike. Interestingly, the LEGO arcade allows you to design your own race course as well, like in the real game. While at the time of writing, we are unsure of the number of bricks that have gone into building the arcade machine and what powers the entire gameplay, but we do learn that the LED onboard allows ample light in the inside of the cabinet for uninterrupted gaming.  The post This LEGO Excitebike playable arcade cabinet will take you back to your childhood first appeared on Yanko Design.

MotoGP racing, the pinnacle of motorbike competition, requires precision and skill–and some scraped elbows and knees.   Image: Ducati/Lenovo Get the Popular Science daily newsletter💡 Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. MotoGP is high-speed, high-tech motorcycle racing. The fastest riders in the world compete on specialized, purpose-built motorcycles from companies like Ducati, Honda, Yamaha on the world stage in this series, which is considered the most prestigious in the game. Riders reach incredible speeds on their machines up to 220 miles per hour, and races can go 350 turns with gravity-defying leaning that scrapes elbows and knees. This Grand Prix is for the toughest of the tough on the moto circuit.  Behind the riders and the machinery is a boatload of data and technology; we’re talking massive amounts of data in numbers that make your head spin. As tech company Lenovo puts it, when it comes to MotoGP–a sport in which every millisecond counts–data can mean the difference between a first and last place finish.  Lenovo and Italian motorbike manufacturer Ducati work hand in hand to create a champion racing team with information gathered by 50-plus sensors that track tire rotation, speed, grip, acceleration, and more. Motorcycle racing, at the highest echelon, has evolved way beyond just the machinery or even the skill of the rider. Without the technology, any team would be left in the dust.  The data journey In the past, the only way to evaluate the outer limits of what a motorbike could endure was to disassemble a crashed bike. Today, a multi-pronged approach to data collection takes that process up several notches. Every time a bike enters the pit garage, an in-person team and a crew from the Ducati Lenovo Remote Garage at Ducati’s headquarters in Bologna, Italy analyzes performance.   Via 50 sensors on each bike, Ducati engineers collect tons of data they can parse and assess. Image: Ducati/Lenovo No matter where the team is racing, data streams in from the motorbike sensors. Off-site engineers analyze information from the track, making tiny tweaks to the bike and its operation. That way, every qualifying lap may be reviewed and fine tuned for the best competitive outcomes.  “We debrief after each session, aligning with the rider on the sections and corners in which we think that he can improve his performance,” says David Attisano, the data and performance analysis manager for Ducati Racing. “We review with the rider his maneuvers and what we can expect to improve and how. For example, if the data shows that the rider can brake two meters later than he is, that’s a huge distance in this race.”  For the MotoGP series, Ducati has three different teams with a total of six riders. Each Ducati rider receives the data not just about his own ride but for all the other riders, so they can track what the other five are doing. That’s a giant amount of data. “We can push each other to the limit because we can see what the other riders are doing and comparing, then we can highlight and suggest some changes in their riding style,” Attisano explains.  Through its partnership with technology company Lenovo, Ducati collects and analyzes data to push its bikes to the limit and win races. Image: Lenovo/Ducati Per official MotoGP rules, the sensors can’t transmit the data while the bikes are in motion. As soon as the bike gets to the garage, the engineers download the data. From this point, the data analysis process begins. At this point, the partnership is especially critical as the servers are developed by Lenovo specifically for Ducati. On top of that, there are data signals created with a custom algorithm and simulating based on engineering knowledge about the bikes. The team can even create a detailed “digital twin” of the course that maps each twist and turn, using 200GB of data per circuit. “If the rider tells us that the traction control is not working properly, our electronics engineers can adjust the ECU,” says Attisano. “In our competition, the human factor is very important. We rely on the data and the humans do the last mile to gain the result and to achieve victory.”  Sure, data clearly plays a big part, but human interpretation is still a critical aspect to translate the results. Even those who know nothing of motorcycles can create algorithms or artificial intelligence to offer some hints or tips, but without input from the team, the data has no context. The technology, Attisano emphasizes, is intended to augment the capabilities of human beings, not to replace them.  Italian motorbike manufacturer Ducati makes high-speed, high-tech machines. Image: Ducati/Lenovo “The behavior of the bike is very complicated–it’s very difficult to understand if you have not studied it at university,” he says. “In our experience, the exchange of knowledge between engineers and data scientists is very important.”  Ducati’s data collection on the competitive side feeds into the safety and reliability for all riders, including those who like to take their motorbike for a spin on any given Sunday; not just competitive situations. Every time the bike emerges from the pit at a MotoGP race, the engineers strive to be sure it’s in good form and safe for the rider. Every improvement via the data collected from 50 tiny sensors on each factory-made racing bike leads to a better ride for casual street riders, too.