Ubisoft LAUNCHES Chessmaster® 10th edition The Most Significant Improvement to Chessmaster in Franchise History SAN FRANCISCO – August 10, 2004 – Ubisoft, one of the world’s leading videogame companies, today announced that Chessmaster® 10th Edition is available today in North America for the PC at the manufacturer’s suggested retail price of $39.99. “Chessmaster 10th Edition is the perfect computer game for the whole family,” said Tony Kee, vice president of marketing, Ubisoft. “Everyone from beginners to veterans will have a great experience learning to play and advancing their game. Studies have shown that chess improves critical thinking, concentration and creativity, and Chessmaster 10th Edition is a great way to learn and master the game of chess.” Chessmaster 10th Edition, a landmark edition to the bestselling brand in chess, features the largest and most compelling upgrade ever to both gameplay and graphics. Improvements include: · New, easy-to-navigate interface with drop-down menus that are loaded with coaching options. · New online module that provides a ranking system, create-a-tournament, teaching tools, chess chat and more. · New Chessmaster Academy, featuring personalized instruction on everything from basic moves to advanced strategy as taught by some of the world’s most famous players – including International Master Josh Waitzkin and Grand Master Larry Christiansen. Additionally, the wide appeal of Chessmaster 10th Edition will attract both brand-new and experienced chess players. Beginning and casual players will be entertained by animated chess pieces, a simplified learning section, and skill-appropriate AI-controlled opponents. Younger players will enjoy using the 3D glasses enclosed inside the box to view the chess sets in ultra 3D. Intermediate players can hone their skills by learning the best attacking moves as taught by chess champion Larry Christiansen in the Academy. Players of the previous Chessmaster versions will appreciate the upgrade path, a $10 mail-in rebate offer that can be redeemed via the on-box coupon. For more information about Chessmaster 10th Edition, or to download a playable demo, please visit the official website at www.chessmaster.com. About Ubisoft: Ubisoft is an international producer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment products. A leading company in the multimedia industry, Ubisoft's strong and diversified lineup has grown considerably, as has Ubisoft itself. In addition to steadfastly continuing to partner with several high-profile companies, Ubisoft has also confirmed its presence on the global markmarket by developing its own exceptional properties. Founded in 1986 in France, Ubisoft is now present on every continent, both through offices in 21 different countries including the United States, Morocco, Germany and China and through sales of products in over 50 countries. The group is dedicated to delivering high-quality, cutting-edge videogame titles to consumers around the world. Ubisoft generated a turnover of 453 million euros for the 2002–2003 fiscal year, up 23% over the previous fiscal year. To learn more, visit www.ubi.com. © 2004 Ubisoft Entertainment. All Rights Reserved. Portions of Chessmaster Academy instructional content © 2004 Joshua Waitzkin. Chessmaster is a registered trademark and Ubisoft, ubi.com, and the Ubisoft logo are trademarks of Ubisoft Entertainment in the U.S. and/or other countries.