November 28, 2007
Ubisoft to
Release Chessmaster LIVE on Xbox LIVE Arcade
Classic Board Game and Popular Franchise to
Include New Twists
Today Ubisoft announced that it is releasing
Chessmaster LIVE on the Xbox LIVE Arcade for the Xbox 360.
"Bringing the Chessmaster series to Xbox LIVE
Arcade makes the game accessible to a whole new audience,” said Peter Helm,
business development associate at Ubisoft. "Chessmaster LIVE is not only a
comprehensive chess program, but it is also one that has expanded beyond the
traditional game to include exciting features for fans, both old and new.”
Chessmaster LIVE will feature:
- Hundreds of AI opponents to play in ELO-ranked
matches - Voice-chat and LIVE Vision capabilities for
head-to-head matches - New 3D chess sets inspired by luxury board
designer, House of Staunton - Five original chess variants, including the
all-new Message Chess option, which will allow players to engage in a match
over the course of days, weeks or even months
Click here to download the
Chessmaster LIVE Trailer
Chessmaster LIVE will be available for download
in January 2008.
Ubisoft will also be publishing Chessmaster for
the PSP, scheduled for a worldwide release in Spring 2008.