RAYMAN 3 DELIVERS UNPARALLELED CONNECTIVITY BETWEEN THE NINTENDO GAMECUBE(tm) AND GAME BOY® ADVANCE

Nintendo GameCube(tm) and Game Boy  Advance Players Can Team Up to Enjoy Exclusive Rayman 3 Multiplayer Mini-Game and Content

San Francisco, CA - January 31, 2003 - Ubi Soft Entertainment, one of the world's largest video game publishers, today unveiled Nintendo GameCube and Game Boy Advance connectivity features for the highly-anticipated title Rayman 3: Hoodlum Havoc, to be released in March 2003.  Players with Nintendo GameCube and Game Boy Advance game systems will be able to connect the two platforms to enjoy an exciting multiplayer game and unlock exclusive content.

"Rayman 3: Hoodlum Havoc is the game to beat, on a Nintendo GameCube or a Game Boy Advance," said Tony Kee, vice president of marketing for Ubi Soft Entertainment.  "By taking advantage of the unique connection between the two, we'll be delivering extra content and an even more intense gaming experience that rewards both cooperation and competition."

Using a cable to connect their Game Boy Advance to their Nintendo GameCube will allow players to enhance Rayman 3 in three exclusive ways:

1.      Multiplayer Game: While the Game Boy Advance player builds a road with Tetris-like blocks, the Nintendo GameCube player speeds forward along the road as it forms.  Quick wits and teamwork are a must for this fast-paced mini-game!  Three gaming modes make things even more exciting:

o       Great Escape: Put the pedal to the metal to evade a dangerous pursuer
o       Treasure Hunt: Collect valuable treasures as time ticks away
o       Competition: Use two Nintendo GameCube controllers and two Game Boy Advance systems to create a four-person face-off

"       Requirements: Rayman 3: Hoodlum Havoc for the Nintendo GameCube, up to two Nintendo GameCube controllers and two Game Boy Advance systems    

2.      New Maps: Unlock and download ten new maps for the Game Boy Advance from the Nintendo GameCube using points collected from Rayman 3 for the Game Boy Advance

"       Requirements: Rayman Rayman 3: Hoodlum Havoc for the Nintendo GameCube and Rayman 3 for Game Boy Advance

3.      Final Challenge: Download and tackle one final Game Boy Advance challenge after completing Rayman 3: Hoodlum Havoc on the Nintendo GameCube

"       Requirements: Rayman 3: Hoodlum Havoc for the Nintendo GameCube and Rayman 3 for Game Boy Advance

About Ubi Soft Entertainment
Ubi Soft Entertainment is a global producer, publisher and international distributor of interactive entertainment products. A leading company in the industry, Ubi Soft's strong and diversified line-up has grown considerably. As well as developing original properties, Ubi Soft has also steadfastly partnered with several high-profile companies and is dedicated to delivering consumers with quality videogame titles while offering blockbuster franchises.  Founded in 1986, the company has offices in 21 countries including the United States, Canada, France, Germany, Finland and China and sells its products in over 50 countries. For more information about Ubi Soft, visit http://www.ubi.com

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