BATTLE REALMS: WINTER OF THE WOLF SHIPS

Expansion to Critically-Acclaimed RTS Immerses Gamers into the Epic Wolf Clan Struggle

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. -- (November 5, 2002) - Ubi Soft Entertainment, one of the world's largest game publishers, today announced that Battle Realms(tm): Winter of the Wolf, developed by Thousand Oaks, CA based Liquid Entertainment, has shipped.  Winter of the Wolf, co-published by Ubi Soft Entertainment and Crave Entertainment, is rated "T--Teen" for the PC.  The game is available at retail stores nationwide for a suggested retail price of $29.99 with a $10 off discount with proof of purchase through mail-in rebate for current Battle Realms owners. 

"Battle Realms was such a critical success that pushed the RTS genre, we know fans are eagerly anticipating the new innovations Winter of the Wolf has to offer," said Tony Kee, vice president of marketing, Ubi Soft Entertainment.  "The 29.99 price and $10 rebate for current Battle Realms' owners is a cool incentive for both fans and those who have not yet tried Battle Realms to experience this state-of-the-art strategy game."

Winter of the Wolf is the prequel to the critically-acclaimed, Battle Realms.  This add-on features extra missions, weapons, characters, and an all-new epic storyline that takes place seven years prior to the events in the original Battle Realms.  The story recounts the history of the proud Wolf Clan and their rise from slavery under the tyrannical Lotus Clan.  Players will journey through dark mines and snowbound forests in 12 all-new missions.  Winter of the Wolf also includes the following features:

-- Eight all-new characters and four new Zen Masters exclusive to Winter of the Wolf
-- Classic Wolf Clan weapons gain extra functionality as puzzle-solving elements - useful for breaking chains, smashing stone blockades, or burning away explosive gas

-- A new winter setting offers new opportunities to enrich the "living world" - including slowed rice growth, steamy breath and footprints left in snow

-- Improved multiplayer interface for easy matchmaking - up to 8 players over Internet or LAN
-- Robust 3D engine, unique, "Living Resource System" and detailed combat model from the original game

About Crave Entertainment
Crave Entertainment is a privately held publisher of innovative videogame entertainment products for the major console platforms including Sega Dreamcast(tm), Game Boy® Color, the PlayStation® game console, PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system, the Xbox video game system from Microsoft, and PC. For more information about Crave Entertainment, please visit www.cravegames.com.

About Ubi Soft Entertainment
Ubi Soft Entertainment is a global producer, publisher and international distributor of interactive entertainment products. A leading company in the industry, Ubi Soft's strong and diversified lineup has grown considerably. As well as developing original properties, Ubi Soft has also steadfastly partnered with several high-profile companies and is dedicated to delivering consumers with quality videogame titles while offering blockbuster franchises.  Founded in 1986, the company has offices in 22 countries including the United States, Canada, France, Germany and China and sells its products in over 50 countries. For more information about Ubi Soft, visit http://www.ubi.com .

©2002 Ubi Soft, Inc. All rights reserved.  Ubi Soft Entertainment and the Ubi Soft logo are registered trademarks of Ubi Soft, Inc. Battle Realms is a trademark of Liquid Entertainment, LLC, under license to Ubi Soft Entertainment. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

© 2002 Crave Entertainment, Inc. All rights reserved. Battle Engine © 2001 Liquid Entertainment, LLC. All rights reserved. Developed by Liquid Entertainment, LLC. Co-published by Ubi Soft Entertainment S. A. and Crave Entertainment, Inc. under license by Crave Entertainment, Inc. Battle Realms, Crave Entertainment, and the Crave Entertainment logo are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Crave Entertainment, Inc. in the U.S. and other countries. All other copyrights and trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

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