Ubisoft And Gearbox Software Announce Brothers In Arms Earned In Blood For Consoles And PC

UBISOFT AND GEARBOX SOFTWARE
ANNOUNCE BROTHERS IN ARMS EARNED IN BLOOD FOR CONSOLES AND PC

Setting the Standard for WWII
Shooters, the Next Chapter in the Brothers In Arms™ Franchise Heads to Retail
Shelves Holiday 2005

San Francisco — MAY 18, 2005 — Today
Ubisoft, one of the world’s largest video game publishers, and acclaimed
developer Gearbox Software, announced the development of Brothers In Arms Earned
In Blood™ for current-generation video game consoles and for the PC. Scheduled
for holiday 2005, Brothers in Arms Earned in Blood™ is the next chapter in the
compelling Brothers in Arms™ story.

With its unprecedented combination
of authenticity, compelling story and squad-based action, Brothers In Arms Road
to Hill 30™ has established itself as a benchmark for military action games.
Brothers In Arms Earned In Blood™ builds upon the elements that have made
Brothers in Arms Road to Hill 30™ a runaway success by adding new features and
game modes. Featuring a new single-player narrative, new multiplayer missions,
an all-new cooperative-style game mode, and new weapons and vehicles, Brothers
In Arms Earned In Blood™ promises to lead the way this holiday season.

“Based on a true story Brothers In
Arms Road to Hill 30™ renewed the WWII shooters category by offering the most
authentic and emotional trip into the brutal reality of war like no other
competitors did before”, said Tony Kee, vice president of marketing for Ubisoft.
“Considered as the most authentic WWII shooter ever Brothers in Arms™ returns
and gamers can expect Earned In Blood™ to once again be the best this fall.”

Developed by Gearbox Software with
the collaboration of Ubisoft Shanghai studios, Brothers In Arms Earned In Blood™
will be shown to select media behind closed doors at the Electronic
Entertainment Expo, May 18-20, at Ubisoft’s booth, #1300, in the South Hall of
the Los Angeles Convention Center.

Key Features:

• Next Volume of Brothers In Arms™ –
  The award-winning WWII shooter returns with more of the action, story and
  authenticity that has critics and fans raving

• New Single-Player Narrative –
  Experience authentic WWII combat as Sergeant Joe Hartsock and lead your squad
  beyond Carentan to liberate all of Normandy.

• New Multiplayer Missions – Taking
  online tactics to new heights, Brothers In Arms Earned In Blood offers more
  unique multiplayer missions and improved online support on PC and consoles!
  (Including the bundled addition of modification support for the PC).

• Skirmish Mode – Brothers In Arms
  Earned In Blood™ features an all-new cooperative Skirmish mode that allows one
  or two players to take a tour of duty through a series of authentic and
  harrowing custom combat missions.

• New Weapons and Vehicles – Arm
  yourself with additional authentic weapons and command new vehicles like the
  M10 “Wolverine” Tank Destroyer.

• More Challenging and Dynamic
  Combat –Featuring close quarter urban environments and a new, next generation
  artificial intelligence system, Brothers In Arms Earned In Blood™ promises to
  take authentic military action to the next level.

2005 Gearbox Software, LLC. All
rights reserved. Published and distributed by Ubisoft Entertainment under
license from Gearbox Software, LLC. Brothers In Arms Earned In Blood is a
trademark of Gearbox Software and used under license. Ubisoft, Ubi.com, and the
Ubisoft logo are trademarks of Ubisoft Entertainment in the U.S. and/or other
countries. Gearbox Software and the Gearbox logo are registered trademarks of
Gearbox Software, LLC.

About Gearbox Software: Gearbox
Software, an independent development studio located in Dallas, TX, is respected
industry-wide for their ability to create award winning interactive software.
Comprised of veteran industry talent, Gearbox Software has established itself as
an industry leader, developing games for many of the industry’s top franchises.
Additional information regarding Gearbox Software can be found at
www.gearboxsoftware.com. 

About Ubisoft Ubisoft is a leading
producer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment products
worldwide and has grown considerably through its strong and diversified lineup
of products and partnerships. Ubisoft has offices in 21 countries and sales in
more than 50 countries around the globe. It is committed to delivering
high-quality, cutting-edge video game titles to consumers. Ubisoft generated
revenue of ç537 million for the 2004–2005 fiscal year, an increase of 8 percent
over the previous fiscal year at constant exchange rates. To learn more, please
visit www.ubisoftgroup.com

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