TOM CLANCY'S RAINBOW SIX® 3 FOR playstation®2 GOES GOLD

Unparalleled Counter-Terrorist Action Expected to Hit Store Shelves Soon

San Francisco, CA - March 3, 2004 - Ubisoft, one of the world's largest video game publishers, announced today that Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six 3 for PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system has reached gold master status and is expected to arrive on store shelves on March 23rd. 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 consoles, 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.

"With an exclusive split-screen co-op mode and brand new single- and multi-player levels, Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six 3 is ready to dominate the PlayStation 2; the first console version in the Rainbow Six franchise remains one of the all-time top-ten action sellers for the original PlayStation, and we expect a repeat performance," said Tony Kee, vice president of marketing for Ubisoft. "Ubisoft Shanghai has once again proven their prowess developing for the PlayStation 2, combining unbelievable graphics with thrilling and realistic single- and multiplayer gameplay, intelligent AI, and an amazing real-time voice-command system. Simply put, they've delivered the best counter-terrorist gaming experience on the market."

About Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six 3 for PlayStation 2

Command an elite, multinational squad of special operatives against a hidden terrorist foe. In Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six 3, the third installment in the wildly popular Rainbow Six series, Team RAINBOW races against time to stop terror and unravel a mystery. In locations around the world, from Venezuela and the Dutch Caribbean to Croatia, Italy and the United States, lead Team Rainbow in a desperate effort to prevent a war between Saudi Arabia and the United States.

• Key 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 3 adversarial modes for up to 6 players

• Exclusive new split-screen mode for offline 2-player collaboration

• Exclusive new mission and multiplayer maps

• Squad-based, action-oriented gameplay keeps the excitement flowing - lead an international team of 4 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

Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six 3 is scheduled to ship for the PlayStation 2 on March 23, 2004. It carries an "M" (Mature) rating from the ESRB with a suggested retail price of $49.99.

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. As well as steadfastly continuing to partner with several high-profile companies, Ubisoft has also confirmed its presence on the global market 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

About Tom Clancy:

With over 80 million books sold, Tom Clancy is arguably the world's most recognized author. His works include fiction such as The Hunt for Red October, Clear and Present Danger, The Sum of All Fears, Rainbow Six, and the recently released The Teeth of the Tiger. Clancy also writes nonfiction works about weapons and various military units. Four of his books have already been adapted into highly-successful feature films.

©2004 Red Storm Entertainment. © 2002 Ubisoft Entertainment. All Rights Reserved. Ubisoft, the Ubisoft logo, Splinter Cell, Sam Fisher, and the Soldier Icon are trademarks of Ubisoft Entertainment in the U.S. and/or other countries. Rainbow Six, Red Storm, and Red Storm Entertainment are trademarks of Red Storm Entertainment in the U.S. and/or other countries. Red Storm Entertainment, Inc. is a Ubisoft Entertainment company. "PlayStation" and the "PS" Family logo are registered trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.

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