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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.

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