Ubisoft Announces Academy of Champions: Soccer has Shipped to Store Shelves

SAN FRANCISCO - Today Ubisoft announced Academy of Champions: Soccer for the Wii system from Nintendo has shipped to store shelves. Featuring legendary sports icons Pele and U.S. soccer champion Mia Hamm, the game will deliver an engaging, interactive experience for kids and their families with easy pickup-and-play controls and entertaining head-to-head multiplayer matches. Academy of Champions is rated "E" for Everyone and has an MSRP of $29.99.

About the Game:

In Academy of Champions: Soccer, players improve their skills, recruit new team members and build the best possible squad to defeat their rival Academy and win the champion cup. Compatible with the Wii Balance Board(TM) and Wii MotionPlus(TM) accessories, young soccer fans and their friends and family will enjoy playing together in a humorous, interactive universe that features over-the-top gameplay, entertaining fantastical environments, and innovative challenges. Game features include:

• Action-Packed 5-on-5 Party Soccer – Learn incredible moves that you never thought possible. Pickup-and-play controls make Academy of Champions playable by kids of all ages. Upgrade your skills and buy equipment to become the very best.

• Over 12 Mini-Games in a World Full of Excitement – Take part in easy-to-play mini-games involving goalkeeping, shooting, passing and tackles. Will you be able to master Brazilian Freestyle juggling with your Wii Balance Board?

• Pele is your Headmaster – Discover the true value of fair play and respect. The legendary Pelé will guide you on your dream adventure and teach you the skills necessary to compete at the highest level.

• Immersive Story-Driven Experience – Develop your super skills in the imaginative world of Brightfield Academy. Battle your way to the top to defeat the evil Scythemore Academy!

• Multiplayer – Have a friend help you out on your adventure or challenge them head-to-head!

• Unlock Some Famous Video Game Characters – Take control of the Raving Rabbids, Sam Fisher, Altair, the Prince of Persia and Rayman who appear… as kids!

• Wii MotionPlus – Brand new peripheral is supported in core gameplay.

For more information about Academy of Champions: Soccer, please visit: www.academyofchampions.com

About Ubisoft:

Ubisoft is a leading producer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment products worldwide and has grown considerably through a strong and diversified line-up of products and partnerships. Ubisoft has teams in 28 countries and distributes games in more than 55 countries around the globe. It is committed to delivering high-quality, cutting-edge video game titles to consumers. For the 2008-09 fiscal year, Ubisoft generated sales of 1.058 billion euros. To learn more, please visit www.ubisoftgroup.com.

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