3/26/03

Finally -- the fifth of five!  Rayman 3 for the PC has officially shipped to retail.

Trippy Graphics, 3D Worlds, Fierce Enemies, Zany Characters, and More!

Rayman®, the only gaming hero with no arms, no legs, helicopter hair, and brand new powers, hits the PC with the latest installment of the 11-million-plus-best-selling franchise!  Ubi Soft® Entertainment, one of the world's largest video game publishers, today announced that Rayman® 3: Hoodlum Havoc for the PC has shipped for retail.

"Like his audience, Rayman is growing up - he's edgier, he's darker, and he's funnier.  From pulse-pounding gameplay and insane combat to A-list voices and music, Rayman 3 delivers the fun that made Rayman famous, and takes him in a new direction," said Tony Kee, vice president of marketing for Ubi Soft Entertainment.  "We've pushed the graphic capabilities of these systems to the limit, so Rayman has never looked better.  Gamers, prepare to be blown away."

Rayman 3: Hoodlum Havoc for the PC carries an 'E' (everyone) rating from the ESRB and will be available at a suggested retail price of $19.99.

ABOUT RAYMAN 3

STORY
When Rayman's trusty sidekick Globox accidentally swallows the Lord of the Dark Lums, Rayman must face the Hoodlums, a bumbling yet deadly army of evil bent on recovering their leader from Globox and overtaking the land. Rayman's only chance? Quest to find a cure for the manic Globox, scour the land for unearthly new powers, and win the allegiance of a fierce warrior tribe known as the Knaaren.

KEY FEATURES
Epic Storyline
Dark, funny, and utterly engrossing, Rayman's compelling narrative and movie-like production values deliver surprises around every corner and create an unparalleled, immersive gameplay experience.

Rich, Zany Characters
Upgraded character design maximizes the potential of next-generation hardware - Rayman himself enjoys 200 animations, while John Leguizamo (Globox) and Billy West (Murfy) bring Rayman's pals to life.

Get "Madder"
The song "Madder," from GRAMMY-nominated group Groove Armada's new album "Lovebox" provides the sonic backdrop for the rollicking in-game running demo and pre-release trailer

State-of-the-Art Combat
Blast into battle with the fanatic Hoodlum Army, hordes of outlandish creatures, and huge transforming bosses. With advanced AI, specific strengths, and merciless group fighting tactics, these villains are trained to demolish - Rayman will need killer strategies to survive the chaos.

Heavy-Duty Superpowers
With a blazing arsenal of brand new time-based powers and Double-Fist fighting action, Rayman's ready to rip the Hoodlum Army a new one.

Bizarre Cartoon Fantasy
Experience the extravagant imagination of Rayman's world, a living universe filled with trippy, eye-popping visuals, intense 3D vertigo platforming action, and hyper-stylized environments.

Dark and Uncharted Underlands
Travel across treacherous terrain and never-before-seen, magical worlds, each with its own personality - including the Swamp, the Moor, and the Deadlands.

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 lineup 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.

© 2003 Ubi Soft Entertainment. All Rights Reserved. Rayman 3 Hoodlum Havoc is a trademark and Rayman, Ubi Soft and the Ubi Soft logo are registered trademarks of Ubi Soft Entertainment in the US and/or other countries.

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