Video Gaming News - March 2003

San Francisco, CA (March 3, 2003) - Rayman is headed for store shelves.  Ubi Soft Entertainment today announced that Rayman 3: Hoodlum Havoc for the Nintendo GameCube and Rayman 3 for the Game Boy Advance have both shipped for retail.

"With movie-caliber graphics, celebrity voices, Groove Armada's music, edgy humor and a great story, Rayman 3 offers something for everyone," said Tony Kee, vice president of marketing for Ubi Soft Entertainment. "Plus, the state-of-the-art connectivity between the Nintendo GameCube and Game Boy Advance systems makes these versions even more special."

From Ubi Soft:

Using a cable to connect their Game Boy Advance to their Nintendo GameCube will allow players to enjoy an exciting multiplayer game and unlock exclusive content. Both Rayman 3 titles carry an 'E' (everyone) rating from the ESRB.

ABOUT RAYMAN 3

STORY
When Rayman's trusty sidekick Globox accidentally swallows the Lord of the Dark Lums, Rayman must face the Hoodlums, a bumbling yet deadly army of evil bent on recovering their leader from Globox and overtaking the land. Rayman's only chance? Quest to find a cure for the manic Globox, scour the land for unearthly new powers, and win the allegiance of a fierce warrior tribe known as the Knaaren.

KEY FEATURES
- Epic Storyline
Dark, funny, and utterly engrossing, Rayman's compelling narrative and movie-like production values deliver surprises around every corner and create an unparalleled, immersive gameplay experience.

- Rich, Zany Characters
Upgraded character design maximizes the potential of next-generation hardware - Rayman himself enjoys 200 animations, while John Leguizamo (Globox) and Billy West (Murfy) bring Rayman's pals to life.

- Get "Madder"
The song "Madder," from GRAMMY-nominated group Groove Armada's new album "Lovebox" provides the sonic backdrop for the rollicking in-game running demo and pre-release trailer

- State-of-the-Art Combat
Blast into battle with the fanatic Hoodlum Army, hordes of outlandish creatures, and huge transforming bosses. With advanced AI, specific strengths, and merciless group fighting tactics, these villains are trained to demolish - Rayman will need killer strategies to survive the chaos.

- Heavy-Duty Superpowers
With a blazing arsenal of brand new time-based powers and Double-Fist fighting action, Rayman's ready to rip the Hoodlum Army a new one.

- Bizarre Cartoon Fantasy
Experience the extravagant imagination of Rayman's world, a living universe filled with trippy, eye-popping visuals, intense 3D vertigo platforming action, and hyper-stylized environments.

- Dark and Uncharted Underlands
Travel across treacherous terrain and never-before-seen, magical worlds, each with its own personality - including the Swamp, the Moor, and the Deadlands.

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