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SAN FRANCISCO, CA - November 12, 2002 - Ubi Soft Entertainment, one of the world's largest video game publishers, announced Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Prophecy has shipped to retail stores nationwide. Making its debut on Nintendo GameBoy Advance, Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Prophecy features a new original story written exclusively for the console. The game also features a new, quasi-3D view, an impressive set of spectacular 3D animations, and an improved combat system specific for the GameBoy Advance. Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Prophecy is rated "T-Teen" and available for a suggested retail price of $29.99.

"Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Prophecy packs the same sizzling action and cheeky humor that made the sexy vixen, Lara Croft, famous," said Tony Kee, vice president of marketing for Ubi Soft Entertainment. "The game's original story, amazing animations and GBA-customized combat system push Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Prophecy beyond any Tomb Raider handheld game before it."

New Lara Stars in All-New GameBoy Advance Adventure Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Prophecy showcases a combat system customized for the GameBoy Advance, which highlights the 3D-type gameplay that made the Tomb Raider series a tremendous success. Starring gaming's sexiest leading heroine, Lara Croft, Tomb Raider: The Prophecy features spectacular animations for Lara and its enemies. Additionally, the game also features real time character shadows -- Lara's shadow will be actively generated in real time. Other game features include:

-- Secret Areas: levels will feature numerous secret areas to discover, hidden passages, shortcuts, etc
-- Big Enemies: Lara will face menacing enemies, including both humans and creatures during her quest
-- Advance Audio Engine: ambient sounds make each environment unique, dynamic audio (roll-off) effect system will immerse players into the environment, and contextual music highlight dangerous/topic situations
-- Special FX: dynamic lighting system and transparencies

About Ubi Soft Entertainment
Ubi Soft Entertainment is an international producer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment products. A leading company in the multimedia industry, Ubi Soft's strong and diversified line-up has grown considerably, as has Ubi Soft itself. As well as steadfastly continuing to partner with several high-profile companies, Ubi Soft has also confirmed its presence on the global market by developing its own exceptional properties. Founded in 1986 in France, Ubi Soft is now present on every continent, both through offices in 22 different countries including the United States, Brazil, 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. To learn more, visit www.ubi.com.