Ubisoft to Publish Catz Video Game Exclusively for Game Boy Advance

March 2, 2006

Ubisoft to
Publish Catz Video Game Exclusively for Game Boy Advance

Game Boy Advance Owners Will Get Their Paws on
the First Kitten Simulation Game in March 2006

Today Ubisoft, one of the world’s largest video
game publishers, announced that it will unleash Catz®, the first kitten
simulation game to be available exclusively for Nintendo’s Game Boy® Advance. As
part of its licensing agreement with MTO Co., Ubisoft will distribute Catz
worldwide in March 2006, with the exception of Japan. Catz carries an ESRB
rating of “E” for Everyone and a MSRP of $29.99.

Catz is a pet simulation game that lets owners
name, train and play with adorable kittens. Players adopt a customized kitten
from one of thirteen different breeds. Gamers will earn their kitten’s love and
loyalty by remembering to feed, groom or play with it. Toys and accessories can
be purchased for the kitten from the in-game store. Kittens can communicate with
their owners through a variety realistic sounds effects including purring and
different types of meows.

“Ubisoft is pleased to bring the first kitten
simulation game to the millions of Game Boy Advance owners around the world,”
said Tony Kee, vice president of marketing at Ubisoft. “Now there is a virtual
option for cat lovers! We are confident players will enjoy caring for and
watching their kittens grow.”

Key Features:

• Adopt and raise a kitten of your own – earn
  points for excellent care.
• Thirteen breeds to choose from including
  Persian, Himalayan, Abyssinian, and the exotic Ocicat.
• Feed, groom, play with, cuddle, or shop for
  your cat. The way you raise your cat affects its personality.
• Listen carefully as your cat communicates with
  you through a variety of realistic sound effects, including purring and
  different types of meows.
• Use your allowance to buy toys and accessories
  for your cat at the at the store
• Visiting mode: By linking two Game Boy Advance
  systems, players can tour around the block to visit friends.

For more information and updates about Catz,
please visit www.ubi.com.