Ubisoft Announces New PC Video Game Based on the Hit CBS Television Show CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation(TM): Dark Motives features new cases, improved forensic tools and more immersive gameplay
Ubisoft, one of the world's largest video game publishers, today announced that CSI: Crime Scene Investigation(TM): Dark Motives will be available for the PC in March 2004. The game is based on the hit CBS television series with an exclusive license from CBS Consumer Products. CSI: Dark Motives gives players the opportunity to solve a series of crimes with members of the CSI team.
Building off the success of Ubisoft's top-selling CSI: Crime Scene Investigation PC game, CSI: Dark Motives is a first-person adventure game that will test players' nerves and intellect as they examine crime scenes, question witnesses and analyze evidence utilizing the latest in forensic equipment. The new CSI PC game features a number of gameplay improvements including in-depth evidence examination, scalable difficulty and more interactive lab functionality. CSI: Dark Motives will once again feature the likenesses and voices of the entire CSI cast.
"The popularity of the first CSI: Crime Scene Investigation game proves that the CSI license translates well to video games," said Tony Kee, vice president of marketing for Ubisoft Entertainment. "With CSI: Dark Motives, offering both CSI fans and dedicated gamers a unique gaming experience based on the same fundamentals that have made the CBS show a number one hit."
CSI: Dark Motives features include:
-- Brand-New Cases: Five new cases to solve that are longer and more in depth than in the original game.
-- CSI Authenticity: Includes the likenesses and voice talents of the entire CSI cast, as well as the show's locations, music, writing, scientific validity and visual style.
-- Detailed Forensic Equipment: Field evidence can be analyzed using a full set of forensic tools, such as fingerprint dusters, UV Lights, luminol, DNA sequencer and comparison microscope.
-- Personalized Play: Customizable options allow players to easily adjust the gameplay to suit their desired level of difficulty.
-- Bonus Commentary: Unlockable bonus content with pre-production sketches, "behind the scenes" footage and unusual trivia.
About CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
Nominated for six Emmy awards in 2003, the series launched in October 2000 to critical acclaim, and was named Favorite "New Series of the Year" in 2001 by TV Guide. CSI airs on CBS Thursday nights in the US, to an average of 28.7 million viewers every week. It is also seen on several TV channels throughout Europe, Asia, Australia and South America. Currently CBS's top rated show, every broadcast dominates key demographic categories, including the 18-34, 18-49 and the 25-54 age groups. The series centers on a team of Las Vegas Crime Scene Investigators, who crack perplexing and seemingly unsolvable cases through expert study and analysis of the evidence. The show features a highly realistic and sometimes graphic portrayal of the scientific tactics used to track down criminals, and appeals to a broad, affluent audience of computer savvy fans who love suspense, mystery and reality TV.
Ubisoft and the Ubisoft logo are trademarks of Ubisoft Entertainment in the US and/or other countries. CSI: CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION: Dark Motives developed by 369 Interactive. (C) 2004 Ubisoft Entertainment. All Rights Reserved. CSI: CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION and elements and characters thereof TM & (C) 2004 CBS Broadcasting Inc. Ubisoft and the Ubisoft logo are trademarks of Ubisoft Entertainment in the U.S. and/or other countries. CBS and the CBS eye design TM & (C) 2004 CBS Broadcasting Inc. Company logos are trademarks of their respective owners. No celebrity endorsements implied. All Rights Reserved.
About Ubisoft:
Ubisoft is an international producer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment products. A leading company in the multimedia industry, Ubisoft's strong and diversified lineup has grown considerably, as has Ubisoft itself. As well as steadfastly continuing to partner with several high-profile companies, Ubisoft has also confirmed its presence on the global market by developing its own exceptional properties. Founded in 1986 in France, Ubisoft is now present on every continent, both through offices in 21 different countries including the United States, Morocco, Germany and China and through sales of products in over 50 countries. The group is dedicated to delivering high-quality, cutting-edge video game titles to consumers around the world. Ubisoft generated a turnover of 453 million euros for the 2002/2003 fiscal year, up 23% over the previous fiscal year. To learn more, visit
www.ubi.com.
About CBS Consumer Products:
CBS Consumer Products, a division of CBS Enterprises, manages the worldwide licensing, merchandising and video activity for a vast slate of properties from CBS Productions and King World Productions, Inc. To learn more visit
www.cbs.com.
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