GET READY TO PLAY Tom Clancy's rainbow six® 3 on the playstation®2 in 2004 San Francisco, CA - January 5, 2004 - Ubisoft, one of the world's largest videogame publishers, today announced that Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six® 3 will be released for the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system this spring. Developed by Ubisoft's Shanghai studio, the game offers the most thrilling and realistic single- and multiplayer counter-terrorist experience available anywhere. Completely redesigned for next-gen console players, Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six 3 for the PlayStation 2 gives players the opportunity to command an elite, four-man international anti-terrorist squad and features the trademark realism of the Clancy games, immediate, immersive close-quarters action, state-of-the-art in-game cinematics, Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell®-quality graphics and a nail-biting plot ripped from today's headlines. A voice-activated command system and comprehensive offline and online multiplayer capabilities round out the most exciting experience PlayStation 2 gamers will have this year. "The Tom Clancy brand represents one of the best-selling videogame franchises ever, and Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six series is already a runaway success with PlayStation gamers - the first console title remains one of the all-time top-ten action sellers for the PlayStation 1, and we expect a repeat performance," said Tony Kee, vice president of marketing for Ubisoft. "Thrilling and realistic single- and multiplayer gameplay, intelligent AI, stunning graphics, and an amazing real-time voice-command system combine to deliver the best counter-terrorist gaming experience on the market - period." About Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six 3 for the PlayStation 2 In Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six 3 for the PlayStation 2, the first title in the wildly popular series for next-generation consoles, players lead an elite team of multinational counter-terrorist operatives in 15 intense missions against deadly, intelligent foes. When a terrorist plot threatens to tilt the balance of peace between the United States and Saudi Arabia, Team RAINBOW is the only answer. In locations around the world - from the Caribbean to Venezuela, Croatia and New Orleans - execute Team RAINBOW's missions with deadly force and precise tactics in order to protect the innocent and ensure peace. Key Game Features · Immersive storyline with spectacular events that directly affect gameplay. · Groundbreaking voice-command technology: instantly issue orders to your squad, like "Open and Frag" and "Breach and Clear," and hear them respond through the headset. · Amazing online multiplayer gameplay with three adversarial modes for at least eight players - exact number to be determined. · Exclusive new split-screen mode for offline two-player collaboration. · Exclusive new mission and multiplayer maps. · Squad-based, action-oriented gameplay keeps the excitement flowing - lead an international team of four elite operatives, each with their own look and personality. · Movie-quality cinematics enhance the immersion in the world of Team RAINBOW. · Incredible graphics and lighting effects. · Trademark Tom Clancy realism.