CSI: Crime Scene Investigation(tm) PC Game Ships to Stores Nationwide
 
Classic adventure game based on the hit CBS television show is now available at retail

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - March 25, 2003 - Ubi Soft® Entertainment, one of the world's largest video game publishers, announced today that CSI: Crime Scene Investigation is now available for the PC.  Based on the hit television series from CBS, the CSI game challenges players to solve a series of crimes, acting as a new member of the Las Vegas CSI team.  CSI: Crime Scene Investigation is rated "M-Mature" and is available for a retail price of $29.99.

In the CSI: Crime Scene Investigation game, you become a CSI agent working alongside Gil Grissom, Catherine Willows and the rest of the CSI team.  A classic, first-person adventure, the CSI game will test players' nerves and intellect as they question witnesses, examine crime scenes, and analyze evidence utilizing the latest in forensic equipment.

"We are pleased to offer an authentic game that features all the voices and likenesses of the entire CSI cast," said Tony Kee, vice president of marketing for Ubi Soft Entertainment.  "CSI fans will appreciate the attention to detail we put into developing this game."

The CSI computer game features include:

-     Starring Cast: Featuring the voice talents of the entire cast, including William Petersen  
      and Marg Helgenberger.

-       Detailed Forensic Equipment: As a CSI agent you will have access to a variety of forensics and lab equipment including fingerprint dusters, UV lights and casting kits.

-       Five Crimes to Investigate: Put on your CSI badge, gather your forensic equipment, and steady your nerves as you investigate five baffling crime scenes.

-       CSI Featured Author: Max Allan Collins, an award winning author, wrote the scripts for cases in the game. 
-       True CSI Experience: Featuring music, sounds and accurately modeled locations from the show.

About CSI: Crime Scene Investigation

Nominated for six Emmy awards in 2002, the series launched in October 2000 to critical acclaim, and was named Favorite "New Series of the Year" in 2001 by TV Guide.  CSI airs on CBS Thursday nights in the US, to an average of 28.7 million viewers every week.  It is also seen on several TV channels throughout Europe, Asia, Australia and South America.  Currently CBS's top rated show, every broadcast dominates key demographic categories, including the 18-34, 18-49 and the 25-54 age groups.  The series centers on a team of Las Vegas Crime Scene Investigators, who crack perplexing and seemingly unsolvable cases through expert study and analysis of the evidence.  The show features a highly realistic and sometimes graphic portrayal of the scientific tactics used to track down criminals, and appeals to a broad, affluent audience of computer savvy fans who love suspense, mystery and reality TV.

CSI: Crime Scene Investigation Awards:

"       NAACP Image Award (Gary Douran, Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series, March 2003)
"       American Society of Cinematographers Award (Michael Barrett, Outstanding Episodic Television, Feb 2003)
"       Golden Satellite Award (CSI, Best Television Series - Drama, Jan 2003)
"       People's Choice Award (CSI, Favorite Television Dramatic Series, Jan 2003)
"       Emmy Award (CSI, Outstanding Make-Up For a Series - Non-Prosthetic, Sept 2002)
"       Motion Picture Sound Editors, Golden Reel Award (CSI, Best Sound Editing in Television, Mar 2002)
"       Casting Society of America Award (CSI, Best Casting for a TV Drama for the Pilot, Oct 2001)
"       TV Guide Award (CSI, New Series, Mar 2001)
"       Producer's Guild Award (CSI, Kodak Vision Award, 2001)

About Ubi Soft Entertainment

Ubi Soft Entertainment is an international producer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment products. A leading company in the multimedia industry, Ubi Soft's strong and diversified line-up has grown considerably, as has Ubi Soft itself. As well as steadfastly continuing to partner with several high-profile companies, Ubi Soft has also confirmed its presence on the global market by developing its own exceptional properties. Founded in 1986 in France, Ubi Soft is now present on every continent, both through offices in 22 different countries including the United States, Brazil, Morocco, Germany and China and through sales of products in over 50 countries. The group is dedicated to delivering high-quality, cutting-edge video game titles to consumers around the world. To learn more, visit www.ubi.com.

About CBS Consumer Products
CBS Consumer Products, a division of CBS Enterprises, manages the worldwide licensing, merchandising and video activity for a vast slate of properties from CBS Productions and King World Productions, Inc.  To learn more visit www.cbs.com

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