Red Storm Entertainment was founded by novelist Tom Clancy, managing director Steve Reid and 17 staff members in Cary, North Carolina. The company self-published its first tactical shooter Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six in 1998 and was acquired by Ubisoft in 2000. Under the direction of studio co-founder Steve Reid and a team of experienced managers, the studio has grown into a major game developer and delivered success after success with ongoing contributions to Ghost Recon, Rainbow Six, Far Cry, Rocksmith, and other notable Ubisoft brands.