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Release Date: March 16, 2010 in North America

Rating: Rated “M” for Mature by the ESRB

PC Specs :

Minimum Configuration:

SUPPORTED OS: Windows® XP (32-64 bits) /Windows Vista®(32-64 bits)/Windows 7® (32-64 bits)

Processor: Intel Core® 2 Duo 1.8 GHZ or AMD Athlon X2 64 2.4GHZ

RAM: 1.5 GB Windows® XP / 2 GB Windows Vista® – Windows 7®

Video Card: 256 MB DirectX® 9.0–compliant card with Shader Model 3.0 or higher (see supported list)

Sound Card: DirectX 9.0 –compliant sound card

DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0

DVD-ROM: DVD-ROM dual-layer drive

Hard Drive Space: 8 GB

Peripherals Supported: Keyboard, mouse, optional controller

* This product does not support Windows® 98/ME/2000/NT

Recommended Configuration:

Processor: Intel Core® 2 Duo E6700 2.6 GHz or AMD Athlon 64 X2 6000+ or better

Video Card: GeForce 8800 GT or ATI Radeon HD 4700 or better

Sound: 5.1 sound card

Peripherals: Keyboard, mouse, joystick optional (Xbox 360® Controller for Windows recommended)

Supported Video Cards at Time of Release:

ATI® RADEON® X1950, HD 2000/3000/4000/5000 series

NVIDIA GeForce® 7/8/9/100/200 series

Pricing:

Standard: Main game + Extra sequences Battle of Forli & Bonfire of the Vanities: $59.99 [Retail and Digital]

Black Edition: Main game + Extra sequences Battle of Forli & Bonfire of the Vanities + additional content: $64.99 [Digital Only]

Today Ubisoft announced that registration is now open for the beta test of the upcoming PC game The Settlers 7: Paths to a Kingdom(TM). The beta will start January 19th and will offer the tutorial missions of the single-player campaign as well as skirmish maps for multiplayer mode or games against the AI. Registered beta testers will be able to discuss the game with developers in a closed board.

To register, go to: http://www.fileplanet.com/promotions/settlers-7. A ubi.com account is needed for registration. For more information on The Settlers 7: Paths to a Kingdom visit the official website: www.thesettlers.com.

The Settlers 7: Paths to a Kingdom main features:

• Rich gameplay mechanics: The deep building and production system allows gamers to expand their kingdoms village by village, sector by sector, optimizing their creation by fine tuning production chains and transport systems.

• Variety of gameplay: Gamers will be able to choose the best path to lead their kingdoms to victory around three main pillars:

• Military: by building strong armies and defeating opponents with shear military power.

• Technology: by being the first to develop new and beneficial technologies.

• Trade: by occupying the best trade routes to become the wealthiest player on the map.

Depending on style of play, gamers will be able to unlock a variety of new and unique possibilities, changing the way they build their own kingdoms.

• All-new victory system: The new victory point system brings more tension and competition to the game. Victory points are awarded in many different ways depending on the choices gamers make throughout the evolution of their kingdoms.

• Online multiplayer: Gamers will be able to play online and face opponents in classic adversarial and co-op teamplay modes. Online features include user-generated and downloadable content, in-game feeds, and various leaderboards.

• A new graphic engine and improved AI: A brand-new graphic engine will let gamers experience the beauty of their kingdom in a never-before-seen level of detail. More than a dozen AI profiles, each with unique behaviors, will add enhanced variety to the game like never before.

• Build your own castle: Bring even more customization to your game as you assemble your castle from a wide range of styles, designs and architectural details. You and your friends can share your creations online.

• Social networking integration: Deep social networking integration with Facebook and Twitter(TM) lets you bring your gaming experience to your social circle.

To be available exclusively at U.S. Gamestop locations and www.gamestop.com

Details:

• Available for PS3 and Xbox 360

• Ezio collectable statue (8.5 inches tall)

• Two exclusive in-game maps:

o Palazzo Medici – Pre-Order Unlockable Map

o Santa Maria Dei Frari – Limited Edition Exclusive

• The Art of Assassin’s Creed II hard-covered art book

• Additional Bonus Disc includes:

o Behind the scenes of Assassin’s Creed II

o Assassin’s Creed II soundtrack

o And more

• Premium Collectable Tin

• The Master Assassin’s Edition is now available for pre-order at GameStop. Quantities are limited.

Price: $79.99 MSRP

Web site: www.assassinscreed.com

www.gamestop.com

Today Ubisoft announced that an official Dawn of Discovery demo is available for Windows-based PCs. The demo can be downloaded at: http://www.dawnofdiscoverygame.com.

In this demo, players will discover a stunningly rich universe and will be able to build their own gigantic metropolises while exploring the Orient.

The Dawn of Discovery demo features:

- The two first missions of the campaign

- A 60 minutes continuous game including most of the technologies, buildings and units of the full game

About Dawn of Discovery

Dawn of Discovery takes place in the year 1404, when King George’s land is suffering from severe droughts and brutal famine. Aware of his people’s distress, the king calls on his two sons, William and Edward, to acquire new territories in order to produce enough goods to satisfy the needs of his empire’s inhabitants. Whereas Edward suggests aggressive means to collect the precious resources, his brother William offers a peaceful solution, proposing to explore new and unsettled lands in the south of the kingdom. With his Father’s blessing, William heads south to the mysterious Orient and returns with valuable new technologies such as the water pump that allows dry lands to be cultivated in order to produce enough food for the people. But there are still many unmet needs within the king’s empire, and players are tasked with the mission of fulfilling those needs while both expanding and sustaining the vast society.

Dawn of Discovery will be available on June 25th 2009 for the PC, Wii and DS.

Today Ubisoft announces that Call of Juarez Bound in Blood for the Xbox 360, PS3 and PC has gone gold.

About Call of Juarez: Bound in Blood

Call of Juarez: Bound in Blood is the prequel to the Wild West action shooter Call of Juarez. As the McCall brothers, players enter a doomed quest for the legendary Gold of Juarez leading them from a ravaged Georgia during the Civil War to the Aztec ruins of Mexico. They make their lawless trail into the wildest West ever depicted, using their gunslinging skills and killing all of those that stand before them. But when the brothers face lust, their bond of blood feels thinner than ever

Call of Juarez: Bound in Blood will be available end of June 2009 for X360, PS3 and PC!!

UBISOFT TOURS THE GLOBE WITH SHAUN WHITE SNOWBOARDING: WORLD STAGE

Ubisoft announced that it is collaborating again with Olympic Gold Medalist Shaun White in Shaun White Snowboarding: World Stage. Developed by Ubisoft Montréal, the game will be available exclusively for the Wii(TM) system from Nintendo and will be on store shelves holiday 2009.

“Working with Shaun on the first title was an excellent experience,” said Antoine Guignard, Ubisoft producer of Shaun White Snowboarding: World Stage. “The great public reception of Shaun White Snowboarding and the wonderful collaboration with Shaun made it a slam dunk for us to reunite to create a fun, new adventure for fans.”

Players will hit the slopes with Shaun White and his crew, but this time the stakes are higher as you pursue the world’s top competitions from a half-pipe in the middle of New York’s Time Square to the most prestigious competitions of France, Canada and Japan.

“Ubisoft has been a great partner, and I’m excited for World Stage,” said action sports phenom Shaun White. “It’s cool to give people insight on what my life is like on the competition circuit.”

Shaun White Snowboarding was a worldwide success for Ubisoft, selling over 3 million copies since its November 2008 launch and establishing a new sports brand for Ubisoft. The title was also one of the first and most popular video games compatible with the Wii Balance Board(TM) accessory. Players will be able to break out their Balance Boards once again for Shaun White Snowboarding: World Stage when they flex their board skills either alone or together with family and friends.

Shaun White Snowboarding: World Stage will be showcased at the Ubisoft press conference during E3 at the Los Angeles Theater on June 1st at 5 p.m. Visitors can hit the powder, as well, at the Ubisoft booth on the show floor (South Hall, Booth #1022).

For more information on Shaun White Snowboarding: World Stage, please visit: www.shaunwhitegame.com.

Ubisoft announced that Imagine Makeup Artist and Imagine Music Fest for the Nintendo DS system are now available for purchase at major retail stores where video games are sold. Imagine Makeup Artist and Imagine Music Fest are both rated E for Everyone and available for an MSRP of $29.99 each. The Imagine line was created specifically for ‘tween girls. It first launched in October 2007 in the U.S. and has sold more than 13 million units worldwide to date.

In Imagine Makeup Artist, players begin as an apprentice and must work their way up to earn the reputation of a professional makeup artist. Players learn to apply makeup using proper techniques, create looks to match their clients’ style requests and participate in contests. Use the stylus to apply makeup on game characters, including foundation, lipstick, eye shadow and blush. Play fun mini-games to earn money and go shopping for new makeup, clothes, hairstyles, accessories, and more!

In Imagine Music Fest, attend a music academy where players are responsible for forming a band, designing their look and band logo, creating a light show and ultimately leading the performance in a rockin’ concert. Play the guitar, drums and keyboards in fun mini-games. Invite other players to join your band and play together through wireless play.

For more information, please visit http://imagine.us.ubi.com and www.ubi.com

SAN FRANCISCO – May 4, 2009 – Today Ubisoft, Midway and Tigon Studios announced Wheelman Downloadable Content is now available for download from Xbox LIVE Marketplace for the Xbox 360 for 400 Microsoft Points. The Premium Street Showdown Pack includes 5 brand-new street showdown side missions. Additionally, the Free Street Showdown Pack includes a bonus street showdown side mission and is available for download, free of charge. Starting May 7th, both packs will be available for download from the PlayStation Network for the PS3, the Premium Pack will cost $4.99.

Premium Street Showdown Pack Includes:
• Showdown in Museu Nacional
• Showdown in Passeig De Gracia
• Showdown in Grand Theatre De Liceu
• Showdown in Cathedral De La Seu
• Showdown in Placa De Catalunya

Free Street Showdown Pack Includes:
• Showdown in Avinguda Del Paral-lel

Sword-and-Gun Action Fighting Title to Return at Holiday 2009

Today Ubisoft announced Red Steel 2, exclusively for the Wii. Red Steel remains one of the most successful Wii titles and the only brand created specifically for the launch of the platform. Red Steel 2 is being developed by Ubisoft Paris and will be available for the 2009 holiday season.

Red Steel 2 returns with an artistic style and flair created just for Wii. Set in a desert-bound, high-tech metropolis, Red Steel 2 is a revolution in the action-fighting genre, taking full advantage of the capabilities of the Wii MotionPlus accessory. Your movements are faithfully replicated on-screen, putting the emphasis on swinging, shooting and fun! With the ability of the Wii MotionPlus to sense the strength of a swing, you will literally be able to make an impact on your adversaries through power and precision.

“Red Steel was a unique opportunity for Ubisoft to work in tandem with Nintendo to create a title exclusively for the launch of the Wii console,” said Tony Key, senior vice president of sales and marketing US at Ubisoft. “Red Steel 2 is another milestone for the company as it is the first Ubisoft title with full Wii MotionPlus integration.”

Just as Red Steel broke ground as the only third-party brand created for the launch of the Wii, Red Steel 2 will be the must-have game of Holiday 2009 for those who wish to stretch their own capacities and fully experience a game that was built from the ground up to take advantage of the Wii MotionPlus.

More details on Red Steel 2 will be revealed in the June issue of Nintendo Power magazine. For more information on Red Steel 2, please visit www.redsteel2.com.

Special Promotion Offers as Much as 50% Off of Select Titles

April 28, 2009 – GamersGate, the leading digital distribution platform for PC games, today announced a special promotion for nineteen Ubisoft titles. The games are discounted up to 50% off. The promotion ends Sunday May 3rd, 2009.

The following games are 50% off:
Assassins Creed
Beyond Good & Evil
Blazing Angels
Blazing Angels 2: Secret Missions of WWII
Brothers in Arms Hells Highway
Brothers in Arms Road to Hill 30
Far Cry
Far Cry 2
IL-2 Sturmovik 1946
Prince of Persia
Shaun White Snowboarding
Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter
Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter 2
Tom Clancy’s End War
The following games are 25% off:
Far Cry 2 Fortune Pack
Grey’s Anatomy
Tom Clancy’s H.A.W.X.
World in Conflict: Soviet Assault
World in Conflict: Complete Edition

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