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Rocky -- Undisputed Web site of the World!
Ubi Soft Launches Official Web site for Rocky(tm) Game
San Francisco, CA - October 22, 2002 - Ubi Soft® Entertainment, one of the world's leading videogame publishers, today announced the launch of the dedicated Web site for its highly anticipated, officially licensed Rocky game - http://rocky.ubi.com. Rocky for the PlayStation® 2 computer entertainment system, Xbox(tm) video game system from Microsoft®, Nintendo® GameCube(tm), and GameBoy® Advance console is scheduled for release in November.
Developed by UK-based Rage Software, Rocky the videogame is the closest fans can get to the real thing. The hard-hitting, adrenaline-pumping, sports game holds true to the look and feel of the Academy Award® winning movies with everything from accurate boxing styles to awesome arenas. Rocky lets players take on the role of the 'Italian Stallion' and must fight against the most infamous opponents in movie history - Apollo Creed, Clubber Lang, Ivan Drago and Tommy Gunn.
Rocky features 30 individual fighters pulled straight from the movies, plus special hidden characters including Rocky's trainer 'Mickey.' Players can utilize more than 250 fight moves ranging from attacking hooks, jabs and uppercuts through to defensive blocks, ducks and weaves as they attempt to become the undisputed boxing champion of the world.
Rocky also features realistic damage including bruises, facial swellings, blood, sweat and tears as the action heats up, plus there is a dedicated training mode designed to enhance your boxer's skill and stamina.
The new Web site includes a full history of the Rocky movie anthology, all the very latest game information including special fighter biographies, exclusive artwork, screensavers, wallpapers and audio downloads. Rocky is the most exciting and explosively charged boxing game on any console this Holiday, and http://rocky.ubi.com is the most comprehensive destination for all gamers' Rocky needs.
About Ubi Soft:
Ubi Soft Entertainment produces and publishes interactive games worldwide. The
group is a leader in its field, and offers a diversified product range that is
constantly growing. Ubi Soft develops its own products, and also works with
famous developers. The group's ambition is to supply the public with games of
excellent quality that allow the sharing of thrilling experiences. Set up in
1986, Ubi Soft has a presence in 22 countries, including the United States,
Canada, Germany and China. The group distributes its own products and those of
other publishers in more than 50 countries. In the 2000-2001 financial year, its
sales reached 260 million euros, an increase of 39.4% over the previous year,
with net earnings of 4.6 million euros. www.ubi.com
About Rage:
Rage Software plc, based in Liverpool, UK and established in 1992, is a
publisher and developer of interactive entertainment software. Rage publishes
and develops games on the Sony PlayStation®2, Microsoft Xbox(tm), Nintendo®
GameCube(tm), Game Boy® Advance(tm) and PC CD platforms and is also working on
gaming content for new and emerging platforms including mobile phones and
interactive digital television. Rage has the exclusive worldwide licenses rights
to produce a series of officially licensed games featuring the Manchester United
and England soccer star, David Beckham, the MGM Rocky movie anthology featuring
Sylvester Stallone, world champion aggressive inline skaters Cesar Mora, Fabiola
da Silva and Jon Julio and former SAS soldier and best selling author, Andy
McNab. Rage has relationships with Microsoft, Sony, Nintendo, Nokia, Orange and
BSkyB and is listed on the London Stock Exchange (FTSE: RGE).
http://www.rage.com
"Rocky" - "Rocky V" TM & © 1976-2002 Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc. "Rocky" - "Rocky V" TM & © 1976-2002 Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc. All rights reserved.
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