E3 2003: Ubi Soft's Line-Up

UbiSoft are promising a powerful E3 lineup, including six "blockbuster new titles". Details inside.

Ubi Soft recently announced that their E3 2003 lineup will feature an "outstanding selection of diverse titles for all platforms." Particularly in the spotlight this year, six blockbuster games are expected to wow fans and rack up record sales:

• XIII: Based on the comic license of the same name, this first-person shooter's original, graphic novel style, action-packed gameplay and intriguing storyline all come together seamlessly thanks to the combined talents of Ubi Soft's in-house production teams. Click here for more information.
• Far Cry: This cunningly detailed action shooter - which boasts a meticulously designed, next-generation Far Cry engine - pushes the boundaries of virtual combat to shocking new levels. Click here for more information.
• Beyond Good & Evil: Based on an original idea by Michel Ancel and developed by Ubi Soft's in-house studios, this title blends an ambitious, fluid new gaming experience with an epic storyline. Its Jade engine ensures that players benefit from the most advanced technologies available in the industry today.
• Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time: Developed in-house, the latest, highly anticipated title in the world-renowned Prince of Persia series is a technological breakthrough that promises to change the entire concept of action-adventure gaming.
• Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six 3: Developed by Ubi Soft's Montreal studio, this Xbox title immerses the player like never before with its squad-based gameplay and voice-activated commands. Gamers will be able to play together thanks to advanced online multiplayer capabilities.
• Uru: Ages Beyond MYST: Ubi Soft's forward-looking strategy for its Myst franchise will be visible with this game, a single-player experience that can be enriched with online content.

"We've poured a lot of creative energy into each of these titles and can't wait to show them off at E3," says Yves Guillemot, Ubi Soft's president and CEO. "There is no doubt that 2002 was a fantastic year for Ubi Soft. Now, with our new E3 lineup, it's clear that 2003 is going to be even better! Each of the games that we'll be showcasing this year demonstrates our ongoing commitment to bring players the best in interactive entertainment."

We'll be covering everything at this year's show in full detail, as you'd expect.

John Gold
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