Sydney, Australia \u2013 May 21, 2009 \u2013 Today Ubisoft\u00ae announced a new addition to its sports portfolio, Academy of Champions\u2122, an arcade soccer game featuring legendary sports icon Pel\u00e9. Developed for the Wii\u2122 system from Nintendo, the game will deliver an engaging, interactive experience for kids and their families. Academy of Champions is scheduled to be released in 2009.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cWe made our mark in the sports genre last year with the global success of Shaun White Snowboarding,\u201d stated Yves Guillemot, chief executive officer at Ubisoft. \u201cNow, with Academy of Champions, Ubisoft offers another sports game with a fresh approach that has something unique to offer young gamers and sports fans.\u201d<\/p>\n
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Created by an experienced team of sports game developers at Ubisoft Vancouver, Academy of Champions engages players in a rich, story-driven adventure around the world\u2019s most popular sport. The journey begins with enrollment at an extraordinary Academy where your coach is the legendary Pel\u00e9.<\/p>\n
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\u201cSoccer is a sport that is universally celebrated by all citizens of the world,\u201d said legendary sports icon Pel\u00e9. \u201cWorking with Ubisoft to continue to promote the sport has been a wonderful experience. It is a thrill to continue to inspire a new generation of fans through an entertainment medium that introduces them to the exciting world of soccer.\u201d<\/p>\n
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In Academy of Champions, players improve their skills, recruit new team members and build the best possible squad to defeat their rival Academy and win the champion cup.\u00a0 Compatible with the Wii Balance Board\u2122 and Wii Motion Plus\u2122 accessories, young soccer fans and their friends and family will enjoy playing together in a humorous, interactive universe that features over-the-top gameplay, entertaining fantastical environments, and innovative challenges.<\/p>\n
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For more information on Academy of Champions, please visit: www.academyofchampions.com<\/a><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n About Ubisoft:<\/p>\n Ubisoft is a leading producer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment products worldwide and has grown considerably through a strong and diversified line-up of products and partnerships. Ubisoft has teams in 28 countries and distributes games in more than 55 countries around the globe. It is committed to delivering high-quality, cutting-edge video game titles to consumers. For the 2008-09 fiscal year, Ubisoft generated sales of 1.058 billion euros. To learn more, please visit www.ubisoftgroup.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Sydney, Australia \u2013 May 21, 2009 \u2013 Today Ubisoft\u00ae announced a new addition to its sports portfolio, Academy of Champions\u2122, an arcade soccer game featuring legendary sports icon Pel\u00e9. Developed for the Wii\u2122 system from Nintendo, the game will deliver an engaging, interactive experience for kids and their families. Academy of Champions is scheduled to<\/p>\n