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Popular Franchise Returns to Tear Up the Streets of San Francisco

LOS ANGELES – June 14, 2010 –Today Ubisoft® announced at its E3 press conference that the company will be releasing DRIVER San Francisco, the first iteration of the blockbuster franchise on current generation platforms. Scheduled for release in Q4 2010 on the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system, Windows PC and Mac, DRIVER San Francisco extends the cinematic car chase experience with a groundbreaking new gameplay feature called “shift.” A unique title is also being developed specifically for the WiiTM system from Nintendo, more details will be unveiled in the near future.

“In many ways, the DRIVER franchise defined the action driving genre with its unique blend of intense driving action and iconic locations,” said Geoffroy Sardin, EMEA Chief Marketing and Sales Officer at Ubisoft. “DRIVER San Francisco features a thrilling storyline and exciting new gameplay elements that are sure to captivate both long-time fans as well as newcomers to the series.”


– Over 45 mini-games
– Curling, tennis, king-of-the-mountain-like game, evading/chasing the ghosts
– Has the original Pac-Man
– Story mode: Guide Pac-Man through different locales on a Monopoly-style board
– Go into various games as ghosts chase Pac-Man
– Trying to save Mr. Cookie’s recipe
– Players also can go to any mini-game they want
– Green meadow, desert, snow, mountains
– Galaga and Dig-Dug also included

“We’ve definitely taken the Pac-Man themes and concept and expanded them to make Pac-Man relevant for the current generation of gamer. Going the party game route is right in line with the audience and who will have fun playing it, both parents and kids. It’s very family-friendly.” – Todd Thorson, Namco Bandai

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Publisher Partners with The Estate of Michael Jackson for Ultimate Performance Experience

Los Angeles – June 14, 2010 – Today, Ubisoft® announced the development of an interactive performance-based video game, inspired by the legendary King of Pop, Michael Jackson. The game is family entertainment at its best and will provide an interactive experience that enables players to step into the shoes of Michael Jackson himself and re-live his most iconic performances through their own singing and dancing. The upcoming game will include the most famous tracks from Michael Jackson’s extensive catalogue such as Beat It and Billie Jean, as well as an array of his awe-inspiring dance moves for players to learn and emulate within the game. Additionally, fans will be able to sing along and test their vocal skills while immersed in the performance.

Michael Jackson, one of the most widely beloved entertainers and the most popular global icons of all time, leaves an indelible imprint on popular music and culture. During his extraordinary career Jackson sold an estimated 750 million records worldwide, released 13 No.1 singles and became one of a handful of artists to be inducted twice into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. He won 13 Grammy Awards and received the American Music Award’s Artist of the Century Award. His album “Thriller” is the world’s best-selling album of all time with more than 110 million copies sold.



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