SAN FRANCISCO – May 17, 2007 – Today Ubisoft, one of the world's largest video game publishers, announced that resident evil® 4 for the PC has shipped to retailers nationwide. Widely recognized as the Game of the Year of 2005, resident evil 4 is the latest installment in Capcom's critically acclaimed survival horror franchise, resident evil. The game has an ESRB rating of "M†for Mature and an MSRP of $19.99.
"Ubisoft is excited to be bringing one of the industry's most innovative titles, resident evil 4, which has been recognized by many publications and
organizations as the best game of the year for 2005, to PC gamers,†said Tony Key, vice president of marketing at Ubisoft U.S.
About resident evil 4:
The game brings players to a mysterious location in Europe as U.S. agent Leon Kennedy looks into the abduction of the president's daughter. Encountering unimaginable horrors, he must find out what is behind the terror.
• New chapters – play as Ada Wong in "Separate Ways,†five terrifying, adrenaline-pumping missions that reveal additional horrific surprises
• New weapons, including the P.R.L.412 laser cannon and the Gunpowder Bowgun
• New unlockable costumes for Leon and Ashley
• Unsurpassed visuals with breathtaking 3D graphics and effects
• Fast-paced, edge-of-your-seat action
• New gameplay mechanics – behind-the-back camera perspective and hit zone aiming system.
For more information on resident evil 4, please visit: http://ww2.capcom.com/ResidentEvil
About Ubisoft:
Ubisoft is a leading producer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment products worldwide and has grown considerably through a 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 sales of 680 million Euros for the 2006-07 fiscal year. To learn more, please visit www.ubisoftgroup.com.
About Capcom:
Capcom is a leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment. Founded in 1983, the company has created world renowned franchises including Resident Evil, Street Fighter, Mega Man, Viewtiful Joe, Devil May Cry and the Onimusha series. Headquartered in Osaka, Japan, the company maintains operations in the U.S., United Kingdom, Germany, Tokyo and Hong Kong. More information about Capcom and its products can be found on the company's web site at www.capcom.com.