SEPTEMBER
29, 2005 – Today Ubisoft, one of the world's largest video game
publishers, announced that it will publish Flow: Urban Dance UprisingTM,
the first and only breakdancing and hip hop video game. Developed by
Artificial Mind and Movement, Flow: Urban Dance UprisingTM will be
available worldwide for holiday 2005, exclusively for the PlayStation®2
computer entertainment system.
Flow:
Urban Dance UprisingTM features classic breakdancing gameplay and a
soundtrack of hip hop artists including the Sugar Hill Gang, Kurtis
Blow, and Eric B & Rakim. Gamers can compete against as many as
seven other players and choose from a host of dancers that perform
classic breakdance moves in one of 10 different urban settings.
Key
Features:
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50 urban dance tracks including tracks from famous hip hop artists.
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Six modes of play and three difficulty levels to choose from.
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100 break-dancing challenges across all modes of play
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Up to eight players supported in three different party modes.
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10 unique characters and 10 urban-flavored environments to choose from,
with more than 100 distinctive dance moves.
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EyeToyTM USB Camera (for PlayStation®2) support.
"Ubisoft
is excited to bring the first hip hop dance experience to the
Playstation 2," said Jay Cohen, vice president of publishing at
Ubisoft. "Flow: Urban Dance UprisingTM's infectious hip-hop
soundtrack, authentic b-boy moves and rich 3D environments will make it
one of the most exciting dance games to play."
A2M
is one of the largest independent video game developers in North
America. A2M works in partnership with top tier video game publishers
and licensors to bring quality games to the market. Since its inception
A2M has successfully developed and released more than 30 titles. A2M is
currently working on several productions for portable, current and next
generation consoles.
About
Ubisoft:
Ubisoft
is a leading producer, publisher and distributor of interactive
entertainment products worldwide and has grown considerably through its
strong and diversified line-up of products and partnerships. Ubisoft has
offices in 21 countries and sales in more than 50 countries around the
globe. It is committed to delivering high-quality, cutting-edge
videogame titles to consumers. Ubisoft generated revenue of €38
million for the 2004–2005 fiscal year, an increase of 8 percent over
the previous fiscal year at constant exchange rates. To learn more,
please visit www.ubisoftgroup.com.