Press release: 2000-07-20: STUPID INVADERS TAKE CONTROL OF SEGA DREAMCAST, PC AND MAC

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Ubi Soft and XILAM host slapstick humor, madcap adventures and the most outrageous cast of extraterrestrial characters for bizarre 3D adventures

SAN FRANCISCO -- (July 20, 2000) – Ubi Soft® Entertainment and XILAM will publish Stupid Invaders, a zany, 3D Adventure game inspired by the animated series Space Goofs. Featuring the wildest and weirdest characters from a bizarre universe, Stupid Invaders will be available for Sega Dreamcast™, PC and MAC in September 2000.

Five strange aliens, one tiny spaceship and a whole heap of trouble! After accidentally crash landing on Earth, Etno and his alien pals unwind from their latest calamity. With only a moment break, the five hapless aliens find themselves on the run from an evil scientist, Dr. Sakarine, who collects aliens as a hobby. However, this evil professor and his hired henchman, Bolok, have plans for Etno and his friends, which includes a comprehensive study of alien physiology. However, the aliens will have to do their best to find crazy solutions and escape the clutches, and scalpels, of the madman.

This cartoon-like universe is brought to life with amazing 3D animations and colorful backgrounds, as the aliens evade their pursuers in this madcap world. Highly stylized with a hi-resolution look, Stupid Invaders is graphically brilliant and movie-like in quality, as the player has the ability to embody each one of the aliens to host a variety of sensations.

Absurd humor, twisted enigmas and strange situations taunt and challenge players as they are lead through mazes of adventures. With over 120 locations and more than 50 interactive characters to meet, Stupid Invaders witty dialogue and comical cast of characters will give gamers a hysterical laughing fit, as references of old movies, famous comics and other adventure games appear throughout the game.

Availability, Pricing and Specifications:
Platform: Sega Dreamcast/ PC-CDROM/ MAC
Availability: September 2000
MSRP: $49.99
ESRB T (Teen)
Number of players: 1 player mode

Created in 1998 by Marc du Pontavice, Former President and Founder of The Multimédia division of the Gaumont group, Xilam specialize in the production of animated programs for Television, Cinema and Internet as well as in the development and the publishing of video games.

Having acquired in December 1999 most of the assets of Gaumont Multimedia, including the production facilities, Xilam can now provide a remarkable expertise and production capacity: For the year 2000, the company has already no less than 50 hours in production, including the series Lucky Luke.

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. Some of Ubi Soft's recent licenses include Disney, Warner Bros., DreamWorks and Sony Pictures. Founded in 1986, the company has offices in 18 countries including the United States, Canada, France, Germany and China and sells its products in a total of 52 countries. For more information about Ubi Soft, visit http://www.ubisoft.com or call 1-800-UBI-SOFT.

Ubi Soft Entertainment
Melanie Melton
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