FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE RAYMAN’S BACK IN A DAZZLING BLOCKBUSTER Ubi Soft creates fast paced action adventure title with magnificent visuals in Rayman 2: The Great Escape LOS ANGELES -- (May 13, 1999) E3 Booth #1346 -- Ubi Soft® Entertainment’s much-loved hero Rayman™ is back and he’s better than ever. Rayman 2, a 3D epic that integrates enthralling action and breathtaking visuals, will be available for the PC CD-ROM, the PlayStation® game console and the Nintendo® 64. Debuting in 1995, Rayman is an award-winning video-game hero who is currently a Greatest Hits for the PlayStation. Rayman promises to give fans an unprecedented 3D adventure in Rayman 2. Inspired by real world graphics, Rayman 2 takes players through jungles, forests and volcanoes with fast paced action in beautifully detailed landscapes. Adding graphical depth to each environment, high resolution 2D textured backgrounds and subtle 3D PC generated lighting effects take players to a new level of gaming. Spectacular cinematic sequences add clarity and enjoyment throughout the adventurous exploration. In Rayman 2, a gang of intergalactic pirates have conquered Rayman’s planet and disturbed its peaceful harmony. Imprisoned along with the many inhabitants, Rayman manages to escape and vows to free all of his friends. This is where our story begins as the valiant hero attempts to single handily save the world. While defending his kingdom and his friends, our hero travels through an odyssey of 40 intricately hand-drawn areas set in 14 magical worlds. Leading players on a veritable quest of intense speed and complex action, Rayman must also complete incredible and daring stunts throughout the 3D world. Whether it’s shimming between two walls, using Rayman’s hair as a helicopter or doing a loop the loop to access hard to reach places, players will have to prove they have the endurance to handle Rayman’s myriad of skills. “With Rayman 2 we are maintaining the high-paced action and award-winning features found in the original Rayman, while at the same time delivering cutting-edge 3D graphics and technology,” says Yves Guillemot, president, Ubi Soft Entertainment. “ In the end, Rayman 2 is guaranteed to set new standards of challenge in the action arena.” Availability, Pricing and Specifications: PC CD-Rom: Available October 1999 MSRP $ 34.99 ESRB Everyone System Requirements: Pentium 100, 32 MB RAM, 4MB 3D video card Nintendo 64 Available October 1999 MSRP $59.99 ESRB Everyone Sony PlayStation Available 2000 MSRP $49.95 ESRB Everyone Ubi Soft Entertainment is a European-based producer, publisher and international distributor of interactive entertainment products. The company has offices in 15 countries including France, the United States, Canada, Germany, England, and China and sells its products in a total of 52 countries. The company is best known in the U.S. for Rayman, a blockbuster action/adventure game for all ages that debuted in 1995, and POD, a revolutionary online multiplayer racing game that enables up to eight players to compete directly over the Internet. Products are available through a nationwide network of resellers and distributors. For more information, call Ubi Soft at 415/547-4000 or 514/490-0887 or visit the company web site at http://www.ubisoft.com.