XIII OFFERS A SYLISH
SNEAK PEAK
XIII Fans to Receive Exclusive Two-Disc Set Featuring a Single-Player and
Multiplayer Demo CD and a Enhanced CD Soundtrack
SAN FRANCISCO, CA – September 3, 2003 –
Ubi Soft® Entertainment, one of the
world’s top game publishers, announced the upcoming availability of console
demos and CD soundtrack in support of the launch of XIII, its highly anticipated
first-person shooter. Demos and CD soundtrack will be available late September.
PlayStation®2 and
Xbox(tm) fans can get an exclusive sneak peak at exciting single-player and
multi-players levels along with a full length soundtrack produced by San
Francisco-based label Future Primitive Sound. The purchase of this two-disc will
be applied to the full product when it becomes available. Nintendo GameCube and
PC fans can receive the enhanced CD soundtrack by pre-ordering.
Select retailers
including Electronic Boutique, Gamestop, Best Buy and Game Crazy/Hollywood Video
will serve as XIII’s exclusive partners.
Electronics Boutique:
PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system and Xbox(tm) consumers can receive
an exclusive soundtrack disc, as well as a free single-player and multiplayer
demo disc. PC and Nintendo GameCube(tm) consumers will receive a soundtrack
disc.
Gamestop:
PlayStation®2 and Xbox(tm) consumers can receive an exclusive soundtrack disc,
as well as a free single-player and multiplayer demo disc. PC and Nintendo
GameCube(tm) consumers will receive a soundtrack disc.
Best Buy:
PlayStation®2 consumers can receive a soundtrack and single-player and
multiplayer demo.
Game Crazy/Hollywood Video:
PlayStation®2 consumers can receive a soundtrack and
single-player and multiplayer demo.
The single-player
and multiplayer demos give players an exclusive sneak peak into this highly
anticipated shooter. The single-player demo lets players experience early levels
of the game, and introduces the game’s cast of characters and conspiracy plot.
The multiplayer demo offers a taste of XIII’s innovative multiplayer modes. The
multiplayer demo features a standard Deathmatch mode.
The XIII
soundtrack is a first-of-its-kind, consisting of original music (available only
on this CD) inspired by the game and produced by San Francisco-based label
Future Primitive Sound. The soundtrack features a unique blend of funk beats and
progressive hip hop produced by Future Primitive’s team of visionary artists,
including Z-Trip, Romanowski, DJs Faust and Shortee, J-Boogie, Jack Dangers,
SWAT, DJ Zeph and Bing Ji Ling. The 13 tracks were all inspired by the game’s
stylish 70s-influenced look and vibe created by the videogame designers.
Soundtrack samples are available online at
http://www.whoisXIII.com/community.
"We put together
the XIII pre-order program to quench the rabid XIII community who are anxious
for the game’s launch," said Tony Kee, vice president of marketing for Ubi Soft
Entertainment. "The enhanced CD soundtrack and game demos will give gamers just
enough XIII to whet their appetite until the game launches in October. This
will be a record-breaking pre-order campaign for Ubi Soft."
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Reserved. Ubi Soft and the Ubi Soft logo are trademarks of Ubi Soft
Entertainment in the U.S. and/or other countries. Van Hamme – Vance / Dargaud
Benelux (DARGAUD-LOMBARD S.A.) 2000 DARGAUD.
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 lineup 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 22 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.
